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Learn to party hard without the consequences
27 February, 2008
Teenagers love to party but often don’t know the negative health consequences they might have to deal with when the fun’s over.
That’s why Hunter New England Health is teaming up with Gunnedah Police and a leading Australian anti-violence organisation to teach teenagers and their parents about the health consequences of abusing drugs, the legal issues surrounding alcohol and how to stay safe while having fun.
Gunnedah Health Service Community Nurse Susan Helps, Clinical Nurse Consultant in Drug and Alcohol Beth Burton and guest speaker Roger Snaith from anti-violence organisation Enough is Enough will speak to Year 11 and 12 students at Gunnedah High School and St Mary's College on Monday, 10 March.
“We hope that by talking to the students that they will be well-equipped to make responsible, informed decisions when they’re out having a good time,” Susan said.
Susan said Roger Snaith would also bring plenty of personal insight to discussions on the day.
“Roger has been an advocate for responsible driving after his own daughter was killed by a drunk and drugged driver 17 years ago. He knows the very real pain of loss caused by irresponsibility and we’re hoping the students will take some of that on board,” Susan said.
Gunnedah Health Service will also hold a free information session for parents titled Getting Your Head Around Teenage Parties from 6.30pm, 10 March at the Gunnedah PCYC, View St, Gunnedah.
“This session will give parents the skills they need to negotiate with their teenagers to ensure they stay safe while having fun,” Susan said.
“Roger Snaith will also speak during the night-time session and we’ll hear some advice from Police Officer Senior Constable Di Klante about how to keep parties under control.
“A light supper will be provided afterwards, so come along and enjoy a cuppa and learn about the safest way to throw a teenage party.”
For further information and to RSVP for the evening session for parents and teenagers, please contact Susan Helps at Gunnedah Community Health Centre on 6741 8000.
Contact: Emma Gibbs
Phone: (02) 6767 7137 or 0428 114 767
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