Member for Davidson, Jonathan O'Dea has welcomed the launch of a new online resource developed by the NSW Government to help senior high school students improve their awareness about alcohol, the law and potential risks and dangers associated with drinking.
Mr O'Dea said, "The internet resource, ‘Out Tonight? Party Right’, aims to minimise alcohol-related harm among young people in the Davidson Electorate and across NSW by educating them about the impacts that drinking can have on themselves, their friends and the community.
"The program is a groundbreaking initiative that aims to promote cultural change by encouraging upper secondary high school students to question behaviour and common-place perceptions about alcohol use.
"The interactive resource will provide senior students with the information they need to understand the impact of alcohol and take care of themselves while enjoying themselves," Mr O'Dea said.
Minister for Hospitality, George Souris, who launched the resource today, said the NSW Government is committed to implementing measures to help reduce risk drinking and alcohol-related assaults.
“Our whole-of-government approach includes strong regulation of licensed venues, including targeting irresponsible venue operators through our Three Strikes disciplinary scheme,” Mr Souris said.
“Unfortunately for some young people, their introduction to alcohol comes at a time in their life when they are not fully informed about its potential dangers for both short and long term harm - to their health, to their developing brains, to their relationships, to their performance at school, and to their future life potential.
“Helping educate our young people about responsible and safe attitudes towards alcohol is a critical part of our efforts to protect our next generation from alcohol-related harm,” he said.
Out Tonight? Party Right was developed by the Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing in conjunction with the Department of Education and Communities to align with the NSW school curriculum.
More on the program can be found at www.partyright.nsw.edu.au
