Australian Lions Drug Awareness Foundation Inc in Rochedale South | Non-governmental organisation (NGO)

Australian Lions Drug Awareness Foundation Inc

Locality: Rochedale South

Phone: +61 7 3341 3900

Address: 19 Toufik Street 4123 Rochedale South, QLD, Australia

Website: http://aldaf.org.au

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25.01.2022 It is so hard to see so much of our country and wonderful people through going such challenging times at the moment. Thank you to all the Lions around the country lending a hand in person or raising funds. The Australian Lions Foundation has set up a national appeal to help those affected, a great appeal to recommend to those wanting to donate. Our thoughts are with everyone affected.

24.01.2022 Listen to our very own Chairman David Daniels talk about his involvement with Drug Education Network Inc. spanning over 30 years, and how Lions have been, and still are involved over those many decades. As a foundation we have just released a suite a resources in partnership the The DEN. A partnership we are proud of.

24.01.2022 What can you do to fill the Connect part of your Mental Health Toolkit?

24.01.2022 Follow our youth programs Tune In Not Out and Freedom to Feel Fantastic this week as they help us fill our Mental Health Toolkit across the areas of Give | Connect | Be Active | keep Learning | Take Notice so we have tools to call on to help keep our mental health feeling good.

23.01.2022 A fantastic video animation that is highly recommended to watch and share. Pete is a farmer from north-western NSW, he shares the mental toll that the on-going drought has taken on him, leading to anxiety and depression; both problems that aren’t traditionally talked about in the stoic, male-focused farming industries in remote parts of the country. It is fantastic to have men sharing these stories, inspiring others to reach out for help. If you need support contact https://mensline.org.au/ https://player.vimeo.com/video/46644083

23.01.2022 Freedom to Feel Fantastic is a great project to tell your local schools about, it's full of positivity and supports us all to be who we are judgement-free. It is free to sign up for an event pack full of resources.

23.01.2022 The role of parents and adults in talking to young people through this time is crucial. As the situation progresses the types of challenges we face will change, as will the general reaction of most people. This most likely follows some fairly predictable stages. Over the next few weeks, our Ambassador Andrew Fuller will release a series of factsheets to help us have these conversations at different stages of this situation. You can access the full factsheet: Stage 1 of talking to children about COVID here https://aldaf.org.au//Talking-to-Young-People-about-Corona

22.01.2022 Have you visited our new website yet? We'd love for you to take a look around and find out about all we do across our health and wellbeing projects. www.aldaf.org.au

22.01.2022 Do you know what info TINO provides to help young people navigate life's challenges? Why not join our Project Officer Lynsey as she takes you on a tour of the website. TINO is a project of the Foundation and we are very proud of the information it provides Lions and the broader community.

21.01.2022 Another great resource from our youth website Tune In Not Out

21.01.2022 We have a range of information resources which are ideal to hand out to your local schools, community groups or at event stalls covering a range of topics from alcohol, wellbeing checklists, party safe guide and more.

21.01.2022 A great video with tips on how parents can help their children develop a positive body image.

20.01.2022 With so much information about COVID-19 is can be confusing, especially knowing the symptoms and applying them to our own health. Healthdirect Australia has developed a COVID-19 Symptom Checker, an online self-guided tool to help people find out if they need to seek medical help. It is super easy to use and you can even have your health advice text messaged to you once completed.

20.01.2022 Our youth website delivery information in the form of videos, factsheets and stories to help ask a friend R U OK?

20.01.2022 "Be kind to yourself and talk truthfully about how you feel to a trusted person" Lion Janice, NSW A hope for the future sent in via our Postcard to the Future project. Have you sent your postcard in yet? You can do it electronically via our website. We would love you to take part. https://aldaf.org.au/future/

20.01.2022 A mocktail is a great alternative to an alcoholic drink. Via our resource shop, you can purchase the Mocktail Recipe book by the Drug Education Network. You can also browse the book via flipbook for free so why not head over and select a cocktail to enjoy this weekend - we picked the Cucumber Sparkle. https://aldaf.org.au/product/mocktails-and-mastery/

20.01.2022 In response to COVID-19 our youth project Tune In Not Out has created a topic section dedicated to looking after your wellbeing during these times.

19.01.2022 As announced in our latest newsletter we are delighted to release a suite of new pamphlets to our information resources. Developed in partnership with the Drug Education Network Inc. all 7 of these are now available for purchase via our online shop http://aldaf.org.au/shop/

19.01.2022 Our information leaflet 'Worried about someone's alcohol or drug use' answers some common questions and outlines what you might expect. Available for online viewing and purchase at our resource shop.

19.01.2022 There is always something new to learn. By taking the challenge to learn new things keeps us feeling inspired and fulfilled. Maybe you can even help someone else learn something and pass on your own wealth of knowledge and skills!

19.01.2022 As a Foundation, we have been adapting our projects to assist during COVID-19. Today our youth project Freedom to Feel Fantastic has launched the 'My Wellbeing Book' aimed to help us look after our self esteem, self care and body image during these tough times.

17.01.2022 This week is NAIDOC Week. The 2020 theme "Always Was, Always Will Be." has been developed to shine a focus on the length of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander occupation of Australia. The NAIDOC website has info on events on near you and lots of educational resources.

17.01.2022 A great activity to help you consider and plan your wellbeing toolkit from our self esteem and body image campaign.

16.01.2022 QUEST is the Lions Social and Emotional program delivered in schools to support the development of happy, healthy and resilient young people who are caring and engaged members of their families, schools and communities. It is fantastic program for Lions nationally to promote. Find out more via our website https://aldaf.org.au/our-projects/lions-quest/

16.01.2022 Some great information here. Take a look

15.01.2022 This is a fantastic resource aimed to help us check in on different aspects of our wellbeing during these times from the Foundation's project Freedom to Feel Fantastic. free to download on their website.

15.01.2022 Drugs, alcohol and parties are three things that most parents feel nervous about! But with the right tools and some open communication things dont have to be so scary. This great video discussion by ReachOut.com Australia featuring expert Paul Dillion helps shed some shed on managing the situation.

15.01.2022 Can you share some tips to help future generations? Visit our website to send a letter to the future but sharing your words of advice. https://aldaf.org.au/future/

14.01.2022 Wow, 31 days online per year! To make sure Leos and other young people in your community stay safe online suggest they check out our information at Tune In Not Out

14.01.2022 Love the tips Tune In Not Out has shared this week to help us fill our Mental Health Toolkit - what can you do today to stay physically and mentally active?

13.01.2022 This week we emailed out the latest versions of our foundation handbook, we hope they provide you with great insight into the work of the foundation. If you would like a copy send us your email and will send one out to you.

13.01.2022 We are very honoured to have worked alongside the Drug Education Network Inc. during their 30+ years of service. This is a great video highlighting the great approach and resources they have to help someone support a friend or family member who is using alaochol and other drugs at a harmful level.

13.01.2022 Our very popular positive body image campaign has been rebranded in 2020 to be called Freedom to Feel Fantastic. This is a very positive campaign that schools and community groups nationally can be part of. Sign up for a free resource pack www.freedomtofeelfantastic.com.au

12.01.2022 We are delighted to announce our positive body image and self-esteem campaign is back for 2021. Freedom to Feel Fantastic is a great opportunity for schools and community events to run a positive event supporting young people to be 'who they want to be judgement free'. https://freedomtofeelfantastic.com.au/

12.01.2022 We currently have an exciting opportunity via our Smarter About Drugs project for a student or recent graduate with an interest in drug policy, social policy or social health to interact with other young Australians and international students. This is a short-term commitment with the possibility of other opportunities in the future. *Applications close 24/9/2020 find out more here https://aldaf.org.au/our-projects/smarter-about-drugs/

11.01.2022 Some great tips here for those navigating their way through parenting a teen.

11.01.2022 Another great resource developed to help young people look after their wellbeing during these difficult times. This one looks at our self esteem bank account and how we can ensure the balance remains healthy. This can be accessed here https://freedomtofeelfantastic.com.au//Self_Esteem_Bank_Ac but you can also sign up for more resources like this at our body image and self esteem campaign www.freedomtofeelfantastic.com.au

11.01.2022 Here's a great practical resource you could print off and use yourself or pass on to someone else to help them ensure they are implementing self care at these difficult times. Created by our wellbeing project Tune In Not Out

08.01.2022 Another great tip from our health project Tune In Not Out to help us create a mental health toolkit.

08.01.2022 Alcohol...is it just a drink? Our new information brochure created in partnership with the Drug Education Network Inc. answers some key questions about alcohol. This brochure forms part of a set covering a range of alcohol and other drug topics. These are now available for purchase at our online resources shop.

08.01.2022 Our latest newsletter is out now. This is the first issue which is being sent electronically, we hope you enjoy viewing it online. Read it in full here https://aldaf.org.au//2021/02/ALDAF-Newsletter-Feb-2021.pdf

08.01.2022 Our positive body image and self esteem campaign Freedom to Feel Fantastic is a great event to recommend to local schools and community groups in your area.

07.01.2022 Our youth health website is full of information, including series from young people about how they have navigated life's challenges. A great story here on body image. A fantastic resource for all Lions and Leos.

07.01.2022 As a foundation we love to partner with industry experts to ensure we produce resources that meet a need. In this project we worked together to create a suite of 7 information brochures across a range of topics. These are available now for purchase. http://aldaf.org.au/product-category/information-brochures/

07.01.2022 As students start heading back to school they, and their families, will go through a transition period. Our Ambassador Andrew Fuller shares some tips on helping this process go well. https://theparentswebsite.com.au/andrew-fuller-seven-thin/

07.01.2022 We are inviting schools, Lions and community groups across Australia to sign up to our positive body image and self esteem campaign. You Toucan make a difference to how young people feel about themselves.

06.01.2022 Today is World Mental Health Day, check in on your own wellbeing using this resource we created in partnership with The DEN.

06.01.2022 This is a great factsheet by Emerging Minds Australia about how to talk about COVID-19 with young people. See the full version here https://d2p3kdr0nr4o3z.cloudfront.net//How-to-communicate-

03.01.2022 Looking for a positive event to run in term 3 or 4 to support young people to feel body and self positive? Then checkout out flyer and sign up for our FREE event pack. www.freedomtofeelfantastic.com.au

03.01.2022 Can you help future generations? Young people can greatly benefit from the wisdom and life experiences of older generations, so we invite all Lions and the wider community to take 5 minutes to send a letter to the future by asking 2 quick questions. Send your letter at https://aldaf.org.au/future/

03.01.2022 Keep an eye out for more of these live video discussion from the Drug Education Network about staying stay while staying at home around alcohol and other drug use. You can watch the latest one back via the video below, or join in live to their next one.

02.01.2022 We are pleased to announce that our new website www.aldaf.org.au is now live! With our new online shop making it easier to order resources through to information on each of our foundation initiatives. Please take a look around and drop us a line if you have any comments or questions.

01.01.2022 Do you follow our youth health and wellbeing website www.tuneinnotout.com on Facebook? They are well worth the follow sharing great resources, info and tips on navigating life's challenges.

01.01.2022 Each year 1 in 5 Australians will experience a mental illness. Many people are not knowledgeable or confident to offer assistance. Physical first aid is accepted and widespread in our community, however, most do not cover mental health problems. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches people the skills to help someone who they're concerned about. This video features people who have undertaken the training. Be one of the million. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgOr62boQo8

01.01.2022 Great info for parents who are helping a young person transition to adulthood.