Positive Choices
positivechoices.bsky.social
Positive Choices
@positivechoices.bsky.social
Positive Choices is an online portal to help Australian schools and communities access trusted, evidence-based alcohol and other drug education resources.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people have indicated that schools and teachers are their preferred sources for information about substance use. This factsheet offers ways that you can help to reduce drug related harms for your students: positivechoices.org....
December 10, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Catch up on our latest webinar presented by @matildacentreusyd.bsky.social's Dr Lauren Gardner and Mrs Natalie Gorgioski! positivechoices.org....
December 9, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Check out our blog post which covers our best highlights from the past 10 years, as well as findings from Positive Choices most recent website evaluation: positivechoices.org....
December 5, 2025 at 12:00 AM
We wouldn't be here today without the many teachers, school staff, parents, students and community members who have supported us over the years, so thank you! We hope to continue helping Australian school communities protect young people from alcohol/drug related harms for many more years to come!
December 5, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Tomorrow marks 10 YEARS since Positive Choices first launched in December 2015! Looking back on an entire decade of Positive Choices, we've achieved some amazing things along the way...
December 5, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Do you know how to help someone if a drug-related #emergency happens? We've recently updated our step-by-step guide to show you how to put someone in the #RecoveryPosition. Learn more: positivechoices.org....
December 2, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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November 25, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Have you registered yet for our free webinar this Wednesday 26th November at 12pm Sydney time?
positivechoices.org....

#JustAnnounced | Dr Lauren Gardner and Mrs Natalie Gorgioski will also be joined by David Brown, Dean of Students at Scotch College Melbourne!
November 23, 2025 at 8:00 PM
If your teenager is attending #Schoolies or #LeaversWeek, it's normal to feel worried for their safety and wellbeing. This factsheet offers advice on how to talk to your teen about staying safe + ways that you can support them while they're away from home: positivechoices.org....
November 18, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Designed to help health practitioners quickly find high-quality digital tools to support all Australians, access it below!

1. View online: www.emhprac.org.au/d...
2. Download PDF: www.emhprac.org.au/r...
3. Order a free hard copy: www.emhprac.org.au/e...
November 16, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Positive Choices is proud to feature in eMHPrac's new edition of the Australian Digital Mental Health Directory for Health Practitioners! The eMHPrac Directory is a comprehensive list of safe, evidence-based Australian digital #MentalHealth services.
November 16, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Did you know that several of our parenting resources are available in Arabic, Hindi, Simplified Chinese and Simplified English? To access #DrugEducation materials for #CALD communities, visit positivechoices.org....
November 13, 2025 at 11:00 PM
This Sunday is #InternationalDayForTolerance! A day dedicated to defending and promoting cultural and linguistic diversity, as well as diversity of knowledge.
November 13, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Designed by students and teachers, for students and teachers, more than 850 #AustralianSchools are already delivering the program. Results show after completion students are 65% less likely to vape!

Interested? Access the program or learn more here: positivechoices.org....
November 11, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Interested to hear how evidence-based substance use prevention & mental health programs are being implemented in Australian schools?

Register for our free webinar presented by @matildacentreusyd.bsky.social's Dr Lauren Gardner & Natalie Gorgioski on Wednesday 26th Nov!
positivechoices.org....
November 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Want to learn about the reasons behind this decline in youth drinking? Check out our webinar recording presented by A/Prof Michael Livingston: positivechoices.org....
November 5, 2025 at 12:00 AM
#NewResearch | A recent study has revealed younger Australians are drinking less alcohol than previous generations. #GenZ—followed by #Millennials—are far more likely to abstain and drink less overall compared to #BabyBoomers. Read more: onlinelibrary.wiley....
November 5, 2025 at 12:00 AM
The transition from high school to tertiary education can be an exciting time for your teen, but it can also have an impact on their #mentalhealth + behaviours around #alcohol. On this final day of #MentalHealthMonth, read our blog post for tips on navigating this transition: positivechoices.org....
October 31, 2025 at 1:00 AM
As a parent, guardian or family member, you can have a big impact on teenager’s lives and the decisions they make. Read our factsheet on how families can protect teenagers against drug related harms: positivechoices.org....
October 28, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Research suggests use of alcohol, tobacco and illicit drugs—in addition to co-occurring #mentalhealth issues—is higher among our #rural youth compared to those living in big cities. This webinar looks at how to support them and reduce the risk of harms: positivechoices.org....
October 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Want to help improve the #mentalhealth and wellbeing of your students? Aussie Optimism offers a range of classroom programs to help teachers build resilience among students from Kindergarten to Year 8 + reduce likelihood of alcohol and tobacco use. Learn more here: positivechoices.org....
October 19, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Have you heard of WellMob? It's an online resource hub for #AboriginalandTorresStraitIslander health workers and communities. Find culturally relevant websites, apps, videos + more focusing on social and emotional wellbeing or #SEWB
Visit wellmob.org.au
October 14, 2025 at 11:00 PM
#Teachers! For this #MentalHealthMonth, learn how common co-occurring #mentalhealth and substance use disorders are among young people, why early intervention is important + useful tips for helping your students: positivechoices.org....
October 12, 2025 at 9:00 PM
We have made changes to our Privacy Statement to include more details on the information we collect. Visit the Privacy Statement page to learn more: positivechoices.org.au/information/...
October 10, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay! Adolescence can be a difficult time for your child's #mentalhealth. Learn about the link between mental health and alcohol/drug use, what to look out for + strategies for supporting your teen: positivechoices.org....
October 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM