ABCD Parenting resources
ABCD Parenting Program
Parent issues sheets on: understanding your adolescent, parenting traps, etc., Parent mini sheets on: caring for yourself, listening, acceptance, etc., Parent skills sheets on: problem solving, communicating with your teenager, etc.
In 6 languages including Arabic
Format: PDF; Audience: Parents
http://www.abcdparenting.org/index.php?option=com_jdownloads&Itemid=35
Alcohol
CEIDA, 1988
Information on alcohol in Arabic. Outdated
NSW referral info.
Format: Pamphlet; Audience: General
Out of print. Limited copies from the Resource Centre
Alcohol and drug problems happen in all kinds of families
NSW Health, 1999
How counselling can help people with drug and alcohol problems and their families.
NSW referral info
In 15 languages including Arabic
Format: PDF; Audience: General
http://www.mhcs.health.nsw.gov.au/mhcs/topics/Alcohol_and_other_drugs.html#5185
Alcohol: Celebrations and supply, Information for parents
NSW Department of Education and Training, 2004
Tips for parents and carers about how they can help make parties and celebrations safer for teenagers. Includes sections on: Hosting a party; Going to a party; Holidays; Drinking and driving; Alcohol, young people and the law; Proof of age.
NSW referral info.
In 23 languages including Arabic
Format: PDF; Audience: Parents
https://www.det.nsw.edu.au/languagesupport/documents/alcohol_celebra.htm
Bitter medicine
Health Department Victoria, 1989
A multilingual video package about migrant women and minor tranquillisers
In 4 languages including Arabic
Format: Video; Audience: Migrant women
Copies available for loan through the Resource Centre library
The Can Quit book
QUIT, 1993
Information on the effects of smoking, steps to quitting, how to stay a non-smoker, etc.
In 13 languages including Arabic
Format: Booklet; Audience: Smokers
Copies available from QUIT, or contact the Resource Centre.
Car and home: Smoke free zone campaign
NSW Health, 2002
How passive smoking affects children, and what parents can do to protect them
NSW referral info.
In 4 languages including Arabic
Format: PDF; Audience: Parents
http://www.mhcs.health.nsw.gov.au/topics/Smoking.html#6110
Cigarette smoke and children
CSAHS, 2003
Poster about passive smoking
In 4 languages including Arabic
Format: Poster; Audience: General
http://www.mhcs.health.nsw.gov.au/topics/Smoking.html#6925
Count your drinks for better health
Commonwealth Government Department of Health and Ageing, 2005
Information on standard drinks and guidelines to limit health risks
In 19 languages including Arabic
Format: Brochure; Audience: General
Copies available from the Resource Centre or Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Creating conversations: Talking about drug issues
Department of Education and Training (Vic), 2002
Program designed for year 9 and 10 students to encourage conversation between young people and their parents about drug issues. Activity sheets, invitations and evaluation forms.
In 7 languages including Arabic
Format: Training manual, PDF download; Audience: Schools, parents, young people
http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/publications/translation/default.htm
Crime Stoppers
Crime Stoppers, Victoria Police, 2005
What is Crime Stoppers and how does it work? Is it anonymous? Can I follow up on my call? Why do we need Crime Stoppers? Does it work? etc. Australia-wide contact details
In 20 languages including Arabic
Format: PDF; Audience: General
http://www.vic.crimestoppers.com.au/articleZone.aspx?articleZoneID=25
Drug court: Breaking the cycle of drug-related crime
State Government of Victoria, 2003
Why is a Drug Court being trialed? How will the Drug Court work? Who is eligible for the Drug Court? Will an offender go to jail? How will the Drug Court make a difference?
In 6 languages including Arabic
Format: Pamphlet; Audience: General
Sample copy held at the Resource Centre, or contact Dandenong Magistrate's Court
Drug education in primary schools
NSW Department of Education and Training, 2002
Information for parents and caregivers about drug education taught at primary schools. Has a list of contacts and support services available within NSW
NSW referral info.
In 22 languages including Arabic
Format: PDF; Audience: Parents
http://www.det.nsw.edu.au/languagesupport/documents/de_primary.htm
Drug education in secondary schools
NSW Department of Education and Training, 2002
Information for parents about importance of drug education and what is being taught during secondary school studies. Has a list of contacts and support services available in NSW
NSW referral info.
In 22 languages including Arabic
Format: PDF; Audience Parents
http://www.det.nsw.edu.au/languagesupport/documents/de_secondary.htm
Drug Information for Parents
State Government of Victoria, 2004
As a parent you can make a difference; What is a drug? Drug types; What harms are associated with drug use? Why do young people take drugs?
Vic referral info.
In 23 languages including Arabic
Format: PDF; Audience: Parents
http://www.mhcs.health.nsw.gov.au/topics/Alcohol_and_other_drugs.html#5910
Drug Information for Parents
Migrant Resource Centre South East Region, 2004
22 overheads for parent drug education sessions, including: what is a drug? What do drugs do? Legal/illegal drugs; Stimulants; Caffeine; Tobacco; Amphetamines; Ecstasy; Cocaine; Depressants; Alcohol; Cannabis; Inhalants; Heroin; Ben zodiazepines; Hallucinogens; LSD; Magic mushrooms; Cannabis + Ecstasy; Steroids. Also evaluation sheet for participants in drug education session
In 2 languages inclyding Arabic
Format: Overheads; Audience: Parents
Copies available from Migrant Resource Centre South East Region
Drugs and driving: Random roadside saliva testing for illicit drugs
State Government of Victoria, 2005
Information on new roadside drug testing laws, including: What drugs will be detected? Who can be tested? Information about the test procedures; Penalties for driving under the influence of illicit drugs; The facts about drugs and driving
In 14 languages including Arabic
Format: PDF; Audience: General
http://www.arrivealive.vic.gov.au/downloads/Drugsdriving/DrugsandDriving_Arabic.pdf
Drugs and driving and other coordination skills
CEIDA, 1987
Information on drugs and driving in Arabic. Outdated
Format: Booklet; Audience: General
Out of print. Sample copy from the Resource Centre
Drugs and their effects
Australian Drug Foundation, 2006
General drug information for the whole community. Includes: Common drug terms; Drugs and their effects; Why do people use drugs? How do drugs affect a person? What problems can drug use cause? Drugs and the law; What is being done to prevent the harms associated with drug use?
Vic referral info.
In 10 languages including Arabic
Format: Pamphlet; Audience: General
Copies available from the Resource Centre, or download [PDF: 673KB]
Drugs are everybody's problem
CEIDA, 1986
General drug information in Arabic. Outdated
Format: Booklet; Audience: Parents
Out of print. Sample copy from the Resource Centre
Drugs - Get the facts
State Government of Victoria, 2001
Information for parents on what to do when you suspect your child is using drugs. Outlines briefly types of drugs, and steps for accessing services, etc.
Vic referral info.
In 10 languages including Arabic
Format: PDF; Audience: Parents
http://www.health.vic.gov.au/drugs/lang.htm
Drugs: Parent information meeting for primary schools
NSW Department of Education and Training, 2001
Selected materials from the facilitator's manual, "Drugs: parent information meeting for primary schools" developed as part of the NSW Component of the National School Drug Education Strategy, to assist schools to conduct parent information meetings about drug education and related issues. Sample handout quiz included
NSW referral info.
Available in 21 languages including Arabic
Format: PDF; Audience: Teachers
https://www.det.nsw.edu.au/languagesupport/documents/de_parent_meet.htm
Drugs, young people and the law: Information for parents of young people aged under 18
NSW Premier's Department, 2004
A manual in Arabic about drug laws and legal processes. Relevant sections on legal terms, bail, going to court, and charges for drug offences
NSW referral info.
Format: PDF; Audience: Parents
http://www.communitybuilders.nsw.gov.au/drugs_action/download/
Arabic_English.pdf
Early psychosis and prevention
DHS, EPPIC, 2002
Information on what psychosis is, what to do if you suspect someone is experiencing psychosis
In 6 languages including Arabic
Format: Info sheets; Audience: General
Copies available from the Resource Centre.
Ecstasy
DAMEC, 2004
Information on ecstasy
NSW referral info.
Format: PDF; Audience: General
http://www.damec.org.au/Resources.aspx
Ecstasy: understanding the risks
NSW Health, 2000
Information on ecstasy and its effects, including risks, referral for further information
In 17 languages including Arabic
Format: PDF; Audience: General
http://www.mhcs.health.nsw.gov.au/topics/Alcohol_and_other_drugs.html#5695
Everybody's business: a resource in HIV, AIDS and Hepatitis C for multicultural Australia
Multicultural HIV/AIDS Service, 1999
Information on HIV, AIDS and Hepatitis C prevention and infection. Uses culturally appropriate scenarios
In 6 languages including Arabic
Format: Video; Audience: General
Copy for loan through the Resource Centre library
Every cigarette is doing you damage (cancer/tumour poster)
QUIT
Picture of cancerous tumour with "Every cigarette is doing you damage"
Referral to QuitLine
In 9 languages including Arabic
Format: Poster; Audience: General
Copies available from QUIT
Family activity sheet, "Out of reach", keeping safe medicines in the house
NSW Department of Education and Training, 2002
Activity sheet for teachers, parents and community members to use in educating kids at kindergarten about emergency procedures and the importance of safe storage of medicines, household products and hazardous substances in the house
NSW referral info.
In 21 languages including Arabic
Format: PDF; Audience: Parents, teachers, community workers
http:www.det.nsw.edu.au/languagesupport/documents/de_outof_reach.htm
Family activity sheet, "Dr. Gemma", safe use of medicine
NSW Department of Education and Training, 2002
Activity sheet for parents and community members to follow in educating kids about the safe use of medicine. Appropriate for kids Year 1–2
NSW referral info.
In 21 languages including Arabic
Format: PDF; Audience: Parents, teachers, community workers
https://www.det.nsw.edu.au/languagesupport/documents/de_dr_gemma.htm
Family activity sheet, "Smoke screen" a smoking prevention resource , Stage 3
NSW Department of Education and Training, 2001
Activity sheet for parents and community members who wish to discussion smoking related issues with children and support child's learning. Includes facts on passive smoking and a quick smoking quiz Appropriate for kids Year 5–6
NSW referral info.
In 21 languages including Arabic
Format: PDF; Audience: Parents, community workers
https://www.det.nsw.edu.au/languagesupport/documents/de_smoke_3.htm
Family activity sheet, "Smoke screen" a smoking prevention resource , Stage 4
NSW Department of Education and Training, 2001
Activity sheet for parents and community members who wish to discussion smoking related issues with children and support the child's learning. Invites a discussion on the effects of smoking on the body, why people take up smoking, and family history, habits and health. Appropriate for kid Year 7–8.
NSW referral info.
In 21 languages including Arabic
Format: PDF; Audience: Parents, community workers
https://www.det.nsw.edu.au/languagesupport/documents/de_smoke_4.htm
Family and friends affected by the drug or alcohol use of someone close
NSW Department of Health, 2004
Information covering a range of issues and concerns relevant to people who have a family member or friend who is using alcohol or other drugs.
NSW referral information.
In 6 languages including Arabic
Format: Booklet; Audience: Families, friends
http://www.community.nsw.gov.au/about_us/news_and_publications/brochures.html
HIV/AIDS & Hepatitis C Information
Multicultural HIV/AIDS Service, Current
Information about HIV/AIDS and Hep C; How to access services; Using interpreters; Confidentiality; How to stay healthy
In 18 languages including Arabic
Format: Website; Audience: General
http://www.multiculturalhivhepc.net.au/
Help your child become a non-smoker
QUIT, 1995
10 ways to help your child become a non-smoker
Vic referral info.
In 13 languages including Arabic
Format: Pamphlet; Audience: Parents
Copies available from QUIT, or contact the Resource Centre
Hepatitis C - the facts
DHS, State Government of Victoria, 2003
What is hepatitis? What are the symptoms of hepatitis C? Is hepatitis C dangerous? How is hepatitis C spread? How can I avoid becoming infected with hepatitis C? Is there a test for hepatitis C? What should I do if I already have hepatitis C?
Vic. referral info.
In 11 languages including Arabic
Format: PDF; Audience: General
http://www.health.vic.gov.au/ideas/diseases/language
Heroin: Facing the issues
DHS, 2000
Information on heroin, prevention, treatment, etc.
In 7 languages including Arabic
Format: Info sheets; Audience: General
Copies available from the Resource Centre
HIV/AIDS: Your questions answered
DHS, 1997?
Information on HIV/AIDS
Format: Booklet; Audience: General
Out of print. Sample copy from the Resource Centre
How harmful is cannabis?
NSW Health, 1999
Information for parents about cannabis and teenagers
NSW referral info.
In 14 languages including Arabic
Format: PDF; Audience: Parents
http://www.mhcs.health.nsw.gov.au/topics/Alcohol_and_other_drugs.html#5135
I can already hear, kick and breathe in daddy's cigarette smoke
SWSAHS, 2004
Poster about smoking and its effect on unborn babies
in 3 languages including Arabic
Format: Poster; Audience: General
http://www.mhcs.health.nsw.gov.au/topics/Smoking.html#7400
Information about tranquillisers and sleeping pills
TRANX, 2004
Information on what tranquillisers are, how they are addictive, safe use and problems
Vic referral info.
In 23 languages including Arabic
Format: PDF; Audience: General
http://www.reconnexion.org.au/information-sheets-translated/w1/i1002306/
Landing on Your Feet
Ransley C (CMYI, various legal organisations), 2003
Comprehensive introduction to the Australian legal system for new arrivals, paying particular attention to issues that affect young people. Includes section on the use of alcohol and other drugs, including prescription medications
In 12 languages including Arabic
Format: PDF; Audience: New arrivals
http://www.cmyi.net.au/uploads/downloads/cmyi/pdfs/Publications/
LandingOnYourFeet/Arabic_Landing.pdf
National Drugs Campaign. Tips for parents
Commonwealth Government, 2010
Guidance on communicating with teenagers.
In 13 languages including Arabic
Format: PDF; Audience: Parents
http://www.drugs.health.gov.au/internet/drugs/publishing.nsf/Content/languages
Products to help you quit smoking
NSW Health, 2001
Information on products to help people stop smoking.
Referral to QuitLine
In 16 languages including Arabic
Format: PDF; Audience: General
http://www.mhcs.health.nsw.gov.au/topics/Smoking.html#7580
Reasons to quit smoking
NSW Health, 2001
Outlines reasons to quit smoking
In 16 languages including Arabic
Format: PDF; Audience: General
http://www.mhcs.health.nsw.gov.au/topics/Smoking.html#5890
Safe retrieval and disposal of needles and syringes
State Government of Victoria, 2003
Information for general public on what to do if a syringe is found. Contact information for needle retrieval and disposal (Vic.)
In 11 languages including Arabic
Format: PDF; Audience: General
http://www.health.vic.gov.au/drugs/lang.htm#safe
Smoking affects everybody
QUIT, 1997
Information on how passive smoking affects the people around you. Common questions about passive smoking
Referral to QuitLine
In 12 languages including Arabic
Format: Booklet; Audience: General
Copies available from QUIT, or contact the Resource Centre
Smoking and pregnancy
NSW Health, 2004
Smoking and its effect on unborn babies
Referral to QuitLine
In 9 languages including Arabic
Format: PDF; Audience: Pregnant women
http://www.mhcs.health.nsw.gov.au/topics/Smoking.html#7030
Stop smoking for your loved ones
QUIT
Picture of families
Referral i to QUIT
In 13 languages including Arabic
Format: Poster; Audience: General
Copies available from QUIT
Talking to teenagers about alcohol
NSW Health, 1997
How parents can teach teenagers good sense with alcohol
In 16 languages including Arabic
Format: PDF; Audience: Parents
http://www.mhcs.health.nsw.gov.au/topics/Alcohol_and_other_drugs.html#4435
Tobacco
DAMEC
Information on tobacco
Format: Info sheet; Audience: General
Copies available from the Resource Centre
Want to quit? Here's how…
QUIT, 1999
Steps for quitting smoking
Referral to QuitLine
In 9 languages including Arabic
Format: Pamphlet; Audience: Smokers
Copies available from QUIT, or contact the Resource Centre
What should you do if you think your child is using illegal drugs?
NSW Health, 1997
Communication strategies for parents of teenagers. Information on counselling services
NSW referral info
In 13 languages including Arabic
Format: PDF; Audience: Parents
http://www.mhcs.health.nsw.gov.au/topics/Alcohol_and_other_drugs.html#3095
Who, what, how, and why
Narcotics Anonymous, 2004
Who is an addict? What is the Narcotics Anonymous program? Why are we here? How it works; The Twelve Traditions of Narcotics Anonymous
No referral details
In 26 languages including Arabic
Format: PDF; Audience: Drug users
http://www.na.org/ips/
10 Questions parents ask
CEIDA, 1987
Information on drugs and alcohol. Outdated
In 10 languages including Arabic
Format: Booklet; Audience: Parents
Out of print. Sample copy from the Resource Centre