en1996-2004 by Commonwealth of Australia. Permission is granted to copy and distribute this document in whole or in part, provided it is done for educational and non-commercial purposes only and that this entire copyright notice remains attached.askedna@edna.edu.auhttp://api.edna.edu.au/search.rssAPI_QUERY=drug, API_COMPLETED=true, API_ITEMS=200, API_FOUND=96, API_TOKEN=-6678736256048841748http://www.edna.edu.auhttp://www.edna.edu.au/images/edna_online_logo.gifhttp://www.aic.gov.au/research/drugs/This website from the Australian Institute of Criminology disseminates information on alcohol and illicit drug use and related behaviours in Australia. The AIC's role in this area includes monitoring drug use, undertaking research and providing information on the link between criminal activity and alcohol and illicit drugs.721197http://www.dest.gov.au/archive/schools/publications/1999/strategy.htmThe National School Drug Education Strategy demonstrates the Commonwealth Government's recognition that schools are critical places to educate young people to the harm of drug misuse. It reflects that parents and school communities clearly have a role to play in combating the growing threat to our school students of unsanctioned drug use.315454http://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/data-and-analysis/WDR-2007.htmlThe World Drug Report 2000 of the UN Office for Drug Control and Crime Prevention (ODCCP) provides a comprehensive explanation of the development of the international drug problem and the important progress that has been made in recent years in the fight against it. Using maps, charts, graphs and tables, the Report offers a complete picture of the extent of the global drug problem.706751http://www.dest.gov.au/sectors/school_education/publications_resources/profiles/parents_drug_education.htmThis pamphlet provides information for parents on the National School Drug Education Strategy, inclduing the extent of drug use by students and information on what is being done in schools across Australia to prevent drug abuse by young people.313654http://www.dest.gov.au/sectors/school_education/publications_resources/profiles/protocols_drugs_schools.htmThis publication provides a set of guiding principles for the prevention of drug use through education, information and providing safe and healthy school environments. It includes procedures for early intervention.313674http://www.drugs.health.gov.au/This site created for the current National Drugs Campaign of the Australian (Commonwealth) Department of Health and Aged Care contains information for families, communities, service providers and the media. You'll also find the campaign resources including a booklet and brochure for parents, downloadable television commercials and print ads, and links to other relevant websites.298358http://www.cyds.adf.org.au/Launched in 1995, the Centre aims to provide a base from which to address the problems of young people and drug use. It includes researching models and resources for drug prevention and education in various settings, including schools.250269http://www.asada.gov.au/Australian Sports Drug Agency looks at drugs in sport. Topics include the history of drug use in sport, performance enhancement, drug testing, prohibited substances and the Olympic Movement anti-doping code.275477http://www.education.vic.gov.au/aboutschool/childhealth/drugeducation.htmInformation for parents on the drug education provided in Victorian schools. Page includes fact sheets and information on family support services.389775http://www.det.wa.edu.au/sdera/detcms/portal/School Drug Education and Road Aware (SDERA) aims to contribute to the well-being of young people in Western Australia by supporting schools and the wider community in the provision of best practice resilience, drug and road safety education. SDERA offers information and resources to teachers and students, as well as personal development and workshops for teachers.270169http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTopicDetails.aspx?p=240&np=158&id=2051Gamma hydroxybutyrate (or GHB) is the technical name for this drug that is commonly referred to as Fantasy. This resource describes the drug and discusses the short and long term effects.721128http://www.adin.com.au/content.asp?Document_ID=1A central point of access to internet-based alcohol and drug information provided by prominent organisations in Australia and internationally. Through ADIN, interested organisations and individuals can search, receive and share current relevant information on drug issues. The site includes specific information for professionals and schools, links to ADIN databases containing details of programs, projects and resources and the opportunity for individuals to provide information on their own projects and resources.309974http://www.dest.gov.au/sectors/school_education/policy_initiatives_reviews/key_issues/drug_education/default.htmThrough the National School Drug Education Strategy (NSDES), the Australian Government has developed a range of resources and initiatives that assist schools and the broader school community to deliver effective drug education and to prevent the harm that substance abuse can cause young people.705171http://www.un.org/Overview/unconfs.html#DRUGThe General Assembly decided to observe 26 June as the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking as an expression of its determination to strengthen action and cooperation at all levels to achieve the goal of an international society free of drug abuse. It took that action on 26 June 1987 (resolution 42/112), following a recommendation of the 1987 International Conference on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.249229http://www.aihw.gov.au/publications/index.cfm/title/10190This report extends the analysis presented in 2004 National Drug Strategy Household Survey: First Results by providing more detailed information on drug use prevalence, drug-related behaviours and incidents, and support for drug-related policy and legislation. The report features analysis relating to young people, reflecting the inclusion in the 2004 survey of 12-13 year-olds, and new material on mental and physical health. This report, along with others in the Drug Statistics Series, will be a useful resource for policy-makers, planners and researchers interested in drug-related matters.701916http://www.nationaldrugstrategy.gov.au/The site, produced by the National Drug Strategy Unit, Population Health Division, Commonwealth Department of Health and Aged Care, presents information about activities, programs, and collaboration in the campain to minimise the harmful effects of drug use in Australian society.276410http://www.deewr.gov.au/Schooling/Programs/REDI/Pages/default.aspxThe Resilience Education and Drug Information (REDI) website provides a comprehensive good practice database of policies, programs and curriculum resource materials currently available in digital, print, or audiovisual form, produced within the last five years. It includes the 'One and All' drug education program for middle primary school students, 'The Big Move' for upper primary, 'My TV' for lower secondary, and 'On the Edge' for upper secondary students. There are also professional development resources for teachers.424975http://cmslive.curriculum.edu.au/leader/default.asp?id=222Drug education: an ongoing need, but a challenging topic for teachers. The Australian Drug Foundation's DrugInfo Clearinghouse aims to provide a 'one-stop' shop for drug prevention information. A wealth of resources.503436http://archive.audit.vic.gov.au/reports_par/drug_ed_report.pdfReport from the Auditor General Victoria reported that The Turning The Tide in schools program has successfully increased the amount and quality of drug education provided in Victorian schools, particularly government schools.427915http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTopicCategories.aspx?p=158This site by Children, Youth and Women's Health Services in South Australia has links to information about the dangers and problems drugs and alcohol can cause.721130http://www.decs.sa.gov.au/drugstrategy/Assisting South Australian schools to develop their own Whole School Drug Strategy.709732http://teens.drugabuse.gov/This Website aims to educate adolescents ages 11 through 15 (as well as their parents and teachers) on the science behind drug abuse. Elements such as animated illustrations, quizzes, and games are used throughout the site to clarify concepts, test the visitor's knowledge, and make learning fun through interaction.393015http://www.drugactionweek.org.au/Drug Action Week is an initiative of the Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia. Held during the last full week in June, Drug Action Week includes activities to raise awareness about alcohol and other drug issues and to promote the achievements of those who work to reduce drug related harm. It also aims to promote public debate about good practice strategies for reducing drug related harm in Australia.601774http://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/about-unodc/26-June.htmlIn 1987, the UN General Assembly decided to observe 26 June as the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking as an expression of its determination to strengthen action and cooperation to achieve the goal of an international society free of drug abuse.601835http://www.drugscope.org.uk/resources/drugsearch/Drugsearch is an online drug encyclopaedia from DrugScope, a centre for drug policy information. Entries on both legal and illegal drugs are arranged alphabetically and contain information on the history of each drug, its current use, the drug's effects, its associated risks and its UK legal status. The site is fully searchable.274149http://www.adf.org.au/The Australian Drug Foundation (ADF) is an independent, non-profit organisation working to prevent and reduce alcohol and drug problems in the Australian community. The ADF's core business is to provide information to public and professional groups and practical assistance to organisations and communities.120033http://toolboxes.flexiblelearning.net.au/series2/205.htmThe Alcohol and Other Drug Work Toolbox covers the nine specialist alcohol and other drugs competencies. Each competency is represented as a village. Within the village, the learning units can be found within the various buildings. The alcohol and other drug specialisations are combined with common competencies from the Community Services Training Package to form a qualification, and they are designed to target vocational workers in the following types of services: withdrawal services, needle exchange units, community counselling services, residential/rehabilitation services, methadone services, half-way houses, self-help groups, information and education providers prevention services.491885http://www.adac.org.au/The council aims to ensure the development of effective programs to reduce harm related to substance misuse in Aboriginal communities. ADAC is the only Indigenous peak body of its kind and currently represents 20 Aboriginal Community Organisations from across South Australia. ADAC provides responses to a range of state and national committees and strategies, helps communities deal with the problems associated with substance misuse, develops health promotional materials, undertakes research on its own and in collaboration with various universities and key national research organisations.249289http://us.oneworld.net/article/365535-expensive-drugs-putting-aids-patients-riskAccording to OneWorld News a lack of funding for global HIV/AIDS programs and the high cost of new medications are endangering the lives of thousands of patients in impoverished countries.729536http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/hp.aspMedicineNet is produced by a group of U.S. Board certified physicians and allied health professionals to provide the public with current, comprehensive medical information in easy to understand language. Includes information on diseases and treatments, procedures and tests, the pharmacy, a medical dictionary and first aid information. Suitable for upper secondary.246371http://www.druginfo.adf.org.au/The DrugInfo Clearinghouse is an invaluable resource for those with an interest in drug prevention, packed with free publications suitable for educators and their students. The Clearinghouse packages information for a variety of audiences including young people and parents. The reading and resources lists, and research reports and summaries are great time savers for professionals in the field. Membership is free and members are eligible receive regular information updates, including the bi-monthly DrugInfo newsletter, the latest fact sheets, email alerts, and up-to-date prevention research. The DrugInfo Clearinghouse is a service of the Australian Drug Foundation, and funded by the Department of Human Services and the Victorian Premier's Drug Prevention Council. Drug facts included: Alcohol, Amphetamines, Benzodiazepines, Buprenorphine, Caffeine, Cannabis, Cocaine, Ecstasy, GHB / Fantasy, Heroin, Inhalants, Khat, LSD/Hallucinogens, Naltrexone, Methadone, and Tobacco.423595http://drcnet.org/DARE/The Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) program is a US program in public schools to educate young people to resist drug abuse. It reaches over 60% of elementary school children in the United States, and is far and away the most prevalent drug education program in use.55015http://www.druginfo.nsw.gov.au/Druginfo is the official New South Wales Government website on drug issues. It outlines Government policies on drugs including factsheets on illicit drugs, information on legal issues, plus information on the role of parents, families, and the broader community in reducing drug abuse.305576http://www.lifeeducation.org.au/Life Education Australia is the nation's largest not-for-profit provider of preventative drug education in schools. The Life Education program is used extensively to complement schools' drug and health education programs. 100 specially designed Mobile Learning Centres visit schools throughout Australia. The website provides information about programs for preschool, primary, secondary school and for the family.711033http://www.somazone.com.au/index.phpThis project, managed by the Australian Drug Foundation, aims to provide an online place for young people to explore issues like mental health, sexuality and drugs. The site is aimed at 14-18 year olds, and is designed to offer information about health questions from its five sections: Q&A which allows young people to ask questions and receive answers from experienced health professionals; Personal Stories which provides a space for young people to share their experiences; Educational Interactives, the Support Network, and About Us.294855http://enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=12667505&cat=0&page=1Candy is a moral tale about the destructiveness of heroin addiction - two attractive young people have their lives nearly destroyed by it. It acknowledges that addiction comes from pleasure, but does not make the life of addicts seem attractive. The destructive power of heroin is clearly shown. Candy could be used with senior students in: English; Media Studies; Drug education; Health and Human Relations and Values education classes. It is rated MA15+.705209http://www.youthoffthestreets.com.au/A non-denominational agency for Australia's disadvantaged youth committed to excellence in programming and outcomes. Youth Off The Streets supports chronically homeless and drug addicted young Australians as they work to turn their lives around. It provides assistance to these young people to help them become drug free, gain a high school education, living skills and a full or part time job.481836http://www.abc.net.au/rn/sportsfactor/The Sports Factor was an ABC program that debated and celebrated the cultural significance of sport, talking about how sport intersects with other social institutions like politics, economics, art, religion, law, and health. The program transcript archive includes useful material about debates such as drugs in sport, genetics, coaching, women, advertising in sport and community and elite sports.413873http://www.ysas.org.au/YSAS provides information, outreach and residential services for young people aged between 12 and 21 experiencing significant problems related to their use of drugs and/ or alcohol.249250http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/addiction/drugs/mouse.htmlThis interactive website is designed to teach how drugs affect the brain. Clicking on each mouse at the mouse party provides information on how each drug disrupts the synapse to make the user feel 'high'.705677http://www.noffs.org.au/The Foundation was established in 1971, to act as a support agency for young people with drug and alcohol use problems. The Foundation offers various programs and activities aimed at high-risk youth as well as promoting protective factors in communities.249309http://www.cyh.com/library/Get_Reel_TSS_Group2.movA 30 second short film that looks at some possible short and long term effects of drug use. Useful as an introduction to students creating their own film.721132http://www.abc.net.au/talkitup/Talk It Up is a website about health, strength, happiness and growing into adulthood. It is designed to connect young people across urban and regional Australia, at school or after hours, in a safe online environment. Talk It Up's feature sections deal with the mental and social development issues facing youth today. These will help young people acquire skills to deal with the changes and stress that are part of growing into independent adulthood. Talk It Up contains material about sex education and the impact of drugs (including alcohol), depression and abuse on the lives of teenagers. Whilst every effort has been made to present the material in a sensitive manner, it is suggested you read the Protecting Your Students section in the Teachers Notes.454476http://www.kidshelp.com.au/index.phpKids Help Line is a national telephone counselling service for young people aged 5 to 18 years - it is free, anonymous and confidential. The site contains information about issues such as bullying, child abuse, suicide, eating disorders, drugs and friendships. It contains links to related issues.276013http://www.cyh.com/SubDefault.aspx?p=159Information, topics, stories and tips for young people 12-17 years of age from the Child and Youth Health Department of South Australia. Major sections on: Healthy Body, Healthy Mind, Relationships, Society and You, Drugs and Alcohol .468816http://www.globaleducation.edna.edu.au/globaled/go/pid/2296A case study and related teaching activities from the Global Education site to support the Global Issues: Governance topic.705054http://www.drugscope-dworld.org.uk/wip/24/index.htmD-World is a drug education site for young people. It contains video stories, fact files for all the main drugs, a photo gallery, games and ideas for projects. There is also information for parents and teachers.720889http://www.abc.net.au/quantum/poison/Includes information on nicotine, caffeine, alcohol, marijuana and ecstasy. Factual information given in the form of answers to a range of questions. Suitable for middle and upper secondary students.250249http://www.positivestories.org.au/The stories contained on this website offer real life examples of the impact of treatment in addressing drug and alcohol issues in the community and the journey of those who are involved in the process. Research has shown that treatment works and that it offers a range of positive outcomes for individuals, families and the community.727431http://kidshealth.org/teen/This website provides teens and families with accurate, up-to-date and jargon-free health information. It contains a wide array of topics about medical, emotional and developmental issues of teens.393055http://www.science.org.au/nova/085/085key.htmSince the 1990s the prevalence of drug-impaired driving in Australia has increased and this has not gone unnoticed by police and politicians. Victoria plans to start testing drivers in December 2004, and other Australian states are contemplating similar measures in their efforts to reduce the problem of drug-impaired driving (drug-driving) because it is fast becoming a major road-safety problem.497316http://www.snakecondoms.org.au/index.php/news/view/1This website has been designed to educate Aboriginal teenagers on key issues of sexual health, drug and alcohol use. Developed, written and designed in consultation with Aboriginal youth, the website features information on STIs, teenage pregnancy, contraception, and drug and alcohol usage. It promotes SNAKE Condoms - Australia's first and only Indigenous-friendly, socially marketed condom brand. There is a page for educators with online resources.724507http://www.gsk.com/media/aids_contribution_dev.pdfGlaxoSmithKlines commitment and contribution to the fight against the scourge of HIV/AIDS embraces four key areas - investment in research and development, preferential pricing of their antiretrovirals, community investment activities and partnerships that foster effective approaches against the disease and the challenges it presents.729540http://www.bia.net.au/Acquired brain injury, or head injury, is a complex disability. The brain can be damaged by accident, stroke, alcohol or drug abuse, tumours, poisoning, infection and disease, near drowning, hemorrhage, AIDS, and a number of other disorders. Brain Injury Awareness Week 2010 is 'Falls-related Traumatic Brain Injury, particularly in older Australians'.730473http://atsia.gov.au/media/media06/5406.aspxThis task force is a whole of government response that aims to address violence and child abuse in Indigenous communities and monitor organised criminal activity relating to drugs, alcohol, pornography and fraud. The Australian Crime Commission (ACC)-led task force will collect, analyse and disseminate intelligence to Commonwealth, state and territory law enforcement agencies.706146http://www.ten.com.au/search_idx.aspx?sq=ttnttn is a weekly news program aimed at Upper Primary and Lower Secondary Students. Upcoming stories and activities include the Winter Olympic sport, Curling, Drug Trafficking and Anti Bullying Campaign.703425http://www.aihw.gov.au/education/index.cfmThis resource is designed to help teachers and secondary students improve their understanding of the nation's health and welfare information and statistics. The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)has a key goal to get its messages out better. Through the 'Think' worksheets, they aim to generate classroom discussion and get students thinking about specific health and welfare issues. AIHW reports cover a wide variety of topics such as cancer, asthma, heart disease, diabetes, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, injuries, health across the life stages, mother and babies, housing and homelessness, prisoner health, illicit drugs, alcohol, hospitals, and many other topics.727057http://www.abc.net.au/4corners/special_eds/20050321/Four Corners presents an online edition of "Messing With Heads" first broadcast on 21 March 2005. Young cannabis users in treatment for psychosis speak openly about their experiences, while doctors and drug specialists explain what the new research means for young people's mental health.523556http://www.healthyharold.org.au/This site mission is to empower the young to make the best choices for a safe life, through our leading drug and health education programs. The Healthy Harold website provides a club, games and health information for school students.352834http://www.technologyreview.com/Since 1899, Technology Review has been MIT's magazine of innovation. Their mission statement is to promote the understanding of emerging technologies and their impact on business and society.528http://www.soros.org/initiatives/bpsai/focus_areas/burmaThis site includes an extensive collection of official and media reports on political, economic, social and cultural developments in Burma which is updated daily. It also includes copies of reports and two journals on Burmese issues. The Burma Project, established by the Open Society Institute (founded by the Soros Foundation) in 1994, is dedicated to increasing international awareness of conditions in Burma and to helping the country make the transition from a closed to an open society.244189http://www.cyh.com/library/Get_Reel_TSS_Group1.movA 30 second short film of a young man heading down two different paths due to his decisions around cannabis use. In this 'sliding doors' concept, the young man meets himself in the future.721131http://teachers.reachoutpro.com.au/Reach Out! Pro is an online portal designed for professionals. It aims to illustrate how Reach Out! can be used by professionals when working with young people. The teachers section has ideas and tools to use with students to broaden their understanding of mental health. Classroom ideas and other resources have been mapped to each state and territory curriculum for Health Education, Home Economics, English, SOSE & Information and Technology.712125http://www.decs.sa.gov.au/portal/community.aspA selection of links from the South Australian Department of Education and Children's Services, with information and web sites of special interest to parents.389715http://www.molecularmodels.ca/This site requires the pluggin MDLI ChemScape Chime to view the molecular structure of chemical molecules (links to pluggin download site available on this site). This pluggin allows users to display chemical structures in a 2D and 3D format within an HTML page or table. The sites contains a searchable database and the contents include models of molecular fragments (eg. birth control), Functional groups (eg. alcohols, phenols, esters) and molecular types (organic acids, flavours/aromas, synthetic drugs). Users can also access hyperactive tutorials from the Department of Chemistry Okanagan University through this page. Suitable for Secondary, Teacher Reference.244970http://www.linkzone.tas.gov.au/Linkzone is a portal designed for young people in Tasmania aged 12 to 25. The portal has been designed through the Office of Youth Affairs (OYA) to enable young people to easily access a range of information through other, already established advisory and information web sites.314429http://www.fi.edu/learn/hotlists/health.phpThis Health Hotlist is maintained by the Franklin Institute Online. It covers fitness, nutrition, cancer, diabetes, AIDS, infectious diseases, drugs, alcohol, eating disorders, common ailments, and other health information51133http://www.dest.gov.au/sectors/school_education/policy_initiatives_reviews/policy_initiatives_reviews_menu.htmThe Department of Education, Science and Training (DEST) site that contains information about current policy and issues relating to school education. It includes the Australian Technical Colleges, further investment in school education in Australia, financial assistance for reading tuition and flagpoles for schools.703538http://www.community.nsw.gov.au/DOCS/STANDARD/PC_100217.htmlThis site is an initiative of the NSW Government, developed by the Department of Community Services Centre for Parenting and Research. It provides a parenting service directory - a comprehensive listing of agencies, programs and services in NSW to help parents, carers and families. The site also features latest research and publications, and online resources for parents and children.704612http://malaria.who.int/The WHO Global Malaria Programme is responsible for malaria policy and strategy formulation, operations support and capacity development and coordination of WHO's global efforts to roll back malaria. The Programme establishes and promotes WHO policies, normative standards and guidelines for malaria prevention and control, including monitoring and evaluation. Resources on the website include: Diagnosis and treatment, epidemics and emergencies, pregnant women and infants, vector control, capacity development, monitoring, evaluation, HIV/AIDS and travellers.702505http://www.dest.gov.au/sectors/school_education/publications_resources/profiles/values_education_study.htmFrom DEST, this study includes 50 innovative case studies from 69 schools around the country, research on values currently taught in Australian schools, how they were developed and how that compares with approaches in other countries, and a Draft National Framework for Values Education in Australian Schools to help guide debate on values education.455076http://www.youthoffthestreets.com.au/teachingunits/index.html#valueseducationresourcekitYouth Off The Streets, supported by AMP Foundation and DEST, has launched a resource kit to help schools and groups nationwide deliver sessions on values education, service learning and drug abuse. The 'YOUth Making A Difference' kit contains sessions on values such as tolerance, respect, compassion and integrity. Units on service learning will enable students to translate their learning into meeting real community requirements by identifying local needs.481837http://www.msfaccess.org/In the field, doctors with Medicins Sans Frontieres (MSF) are constantly frustrated by the lack of adequate medical tools in order to to give quality care to the patients they treat in developing countries. In response, the organisation established the MSF Access Campaign in 1999 to improve access to existing medical tools (medicines, diagnostics, vaccines) and to stimulate the development of urgently needed better tools for people in countries where MSF works. This website looks at the challenges faced by docotros such as the high cost of existing medicines and the absence of treatments for many of the diseases affecting patients. This website uses videos, photos, newsletters and slideshows to provide information on diseases such as tuberculosis, sleeping sickness and malaria and research into the treatment of them.706353http://www.sydney.pointzero.org.au/Point Zero Sydney provides access to innovative programs for young people, their parents, schools and the community.702969http://urbanext.illinois.edu/party/Resource for parents to help their fifth through eighth grade children as they begin to host and attend parties.374169https://www.det.nsw.edu.au/policies/staff/ethical_behav/conduct/conduct.pdfThis Code of Conduct clarifies the standards of behaviour that are expected of staff of the New South Wales Department of Education and Training (DET) in the performance of their duties. It includes the expectations of teachers regarding physical and psychological treatment of students, as well as issues of ethics, relationships, drugs, discrimination, information protection, grievances and complaints.715303http://www.acys.info/resources/e-listsAustralian Clearing House for Youth Studies has a list of email discussion lists that are suitable for parents, teachers and researchers in addition to youth. They include topics such as child abuse, drug and alcohol issues, family, rural issues and mental health in addition to networking opportunities.440176http://www.who.int/topics/hiv_aids/en/The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a retrovirus that infects cells of the immune system, destroying or impairing their function. As the infection progresses, the immune system becomes weaker, and the person becomes more susceptible to infections. The most advanced stage of HIV infection is acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). It can take 10-15 years for an HIV-infected person to develop AIDS; antiretroviral drugs can slow down the process even further. This website includes up to date information from the World Health Organisation regarding HIV/AIDS.729501http://www.accessnano.org/AccessNano is a nanotechnology educational resource designed to introduce accessible and innovative science and technology into Australian secondary school classrooms. Topics include: understanding scale and properties at the nanoscale; performance materials such as carbon nanotubes, textiles, shape memory alloys and glass; health and medical fields including drug delivery, imaging and diagnostics; water and sunscreens; and social and ethical aspects of emerging technologies.Junior Science (Years 7-8): The Space Elevator - Shape Memory Alloy; Middle Science (Years 9-10): Scale & Measurement - Properties - Performance Materials - Health & Medicine - Glass - Personal Care Products Social Issues - Magazine; Senior Chemistry (Year 11): Gold; All Year Levels: Social Issues - Utility Fog724473http://www.openfamily.com.au/Open Family originated in the Melbourne suburb of St. Kilda in the late 1970's. The organisation began working in the streets among homeless and drug addicted adolescents who were alienated from the community. Its mission is to improve the well-being and self-worth of alienated and excluded Australian children, through unconditional support, whenever and wherever necessary, with the view to reconnecting them with the community. It provides the 'Back to School Program' and the 'Youth Leadership Program'.300321http://www.abc.net.au/health/library/This A to Z index gathers together a wealth of information from across the ABC on topics from Alzheimers to stroke. Under each topic there are ABC news stories, online features and extensive links. Fact Files give additional information.Abortion, Acne, Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, Addictive, ADHD, Adolescent Health, Aged Care, Aids and HIV, Alcohol, Allergies, Alternative Medicine, Alzheimer's and Dementia, Anxiety, Arthritis, Asthma, Avian Influenza, Back Pain, Blood, Bones and Muscles, Bowel and Rectal Cancer, Brain and Nervous System, Brain Tumor, Breast Cancer, Breastfeeding, Breast Feeding, Caffeine, Cakes, Cancer, Cannabis, Cerebral Palsy, Cervical and Vulval Cancers, Child Health and Behaviour, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Cloning and DNA, Cocaine, Contraception, Coughs and Colds, Death, Dental, Depression, Dessert, Diabetes, Diet and Nutrition, Disabilities, Disasters and Accidents, Diseases and Disorders, Doctors and Medical Professionals, Drug Use, Ear Nose and Throat Disor...384395http://www0.un.org/cyberschoolbus/briefing/index.aspAimed at the 12-18 yrs group, Briefing Papers from the CyberSchoolBus provides a comprehensive summary of information about current world issues and the UN's involvement in them. There are twenty issues, arranged in six sections: an overview, progress that's already been made, a specific focus, the next steps to be made, student activities and resources for each issue. The issues include AIDS/HIV, Biodiversty, Children's Rights, Child Labour, Child Soldiers, Climate Change, Disarmament, Drug Abuse, Education, Girl Child, Globalisation, Governance, Human Rights, International Law, Preventing Conflicts, Peacekeeping, Poverty, Refugees, Renewing the UN and Technology.318714http://www.dfat.gov.au/globalissues/The Global Issues are categorised as International Organisations, Trade Policy, Regional Organisations, Global Security and other issues such as Human Rights. Each page defines the issue, then covers the Australian Government's position on the issues, and publications, and often further contacts.320699http://www.science.org.au/nova/074/074key.htmFatigue is thought to be one of the biggest killers on Australian roads, rivalling the effects of speed and alcohol. But the full extent of its role is not really known unlike alcohol and drugs, fatigue can't be tested for in post-mortems. This Nova Online site from the Australian Academy of Science considers why fatigue causes crashes.403155http://www.freeza.vic.gov.au/This Victorian Government initiative, in partnership with Local Government and local communities, has been established to run events for young people, with a focus on 14 - 18 year olds. The program provides an opportunity for young Victorians to enjoy live band gigs and dance parties in drug and alcohol-free, supervised, safe and secure venues. FReeZA also offers an opportunity for young people to gain experience in all aspects of the music industry, to learn event management skills, and supports young Victorian artists to perform to an audience of their peers, in their local community.301387http://www.molecularmodels.ca/index.htmlContains a searchable database and the contents include models of molecular fragments (eg. birth control), Functional groups (eg. alcohols, phenols, esters) and molecular types (organic acids, flavours/aromas, synthetic drugs).397236http://www.sport.act.gov.au/The Bureau manages the ACT Government's involvement in sport and recreation. The Bureau's services are designed to develop and support the 'human infrastructure' which provides opportunities for people to participate in sport and recreational activities. Visitors of the site can find a database of opportunities and facilities on offer, ideas on how to start being active, information about available services, a list of events and sport and recreation programs such as Active Australia. Policies on Economic impact of sport: Results from an economic impact study; Risk management: managing risk within an organisation; Boxing and Martial Arts; Legislative requirements in the ACT, and Drugs in sport.267010http://www.wfp.org/food_aid/food_for_hiv/index.asp?section=12&sub_section=2The World Food Programme (WFP) attempts to lessen the effects of HIV/AIDS on a community by improving food security and securing the livelihoods of those living with the illness. Food aid assists people living with HIV/AIDS to respond better to drug treatments, maintain their strength and body weight and resist other infections such as tuberculosis. This assistance allows people to continue earning an income and caring for their families, and keeps their children in school. School feeding programs and vocational training also support children in schools and HIV/AIDS awareness programs help limit the spread of the disease.465636http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/Fact sheets on health issues, diseases and disease prevention from the World Health Organization on topics including: Food safety, Immunisation, Injuries, Leprosy, Tuberculosis, Rehabilitation, Malaria, Mental health, Nutrition, Pharmaceuticals products, Poliomyelitis, Prenatal care, Reproductive health, Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), Traditional medicine and water.505856http://www.gumption.org/2002/village/village.htmImagine a tiny village of 100 people, where the demographics of the village mirror the demographics of the world's 6 billion people. Here's what that village would look like, circa 2000 using statistics tables from sources including the World Bank, CIA World factbook and United Nations in regard to: people, food, water, health, drugs, education, employment, information, agriculture, energy, geography, and objects.506016http://www.futuremind.ox.ac.uk/The 21st Century brings with it unprecedented opportunities and threats to the mind: an increasing prevalence of pervasive digital technologies, brain-computer interfacing, drugs, longer life spans and risk of neurodegeneration. The key challenge is to determine how we might harness these new technologies to maximise the potential of the mind at its most vulnerable: the young mind and the ageing mind. The Institute for the Future of the Mind runs a programme of high-quality research, embracing a wide range of disciplines from the molecular and cellular to human systems and organisations. This cross-disciplinary research is unique at addressing issues at the interface between neuroscience, cognition and technology.720781http://www.ccypcg.qld.gov.au/about/publications/snapShot08.htmlThis report highlights issues relating to children and young people in Queensland. It looks at statistics on a range of issues relating to children and young people, including data about population and family characteristics; health, disability, and mortality; child protection; early childhood education and care; education and employment, drug use, homelessness and crime.725121http://www.cleanedge.com.au/Pub/pStart.aspCleanEdge is the Sports Medicine Australia, Anti-Doping in Sport website. It is designed as an educational resource and information hub that explores healthy ways to enhance performance, the facts about, and the consequences of, doping in sport. The site provides teaching resources and online games.720979http://www.alcohol.gov.au/internet/alcohol/publishing.nsf/Content/resources-menu?OpenDocument&CATEGORY=Resource+products&SUBMIT=SearchOrder or download resources and publications from the the National Alcohol Strategy 2006-2009, Population Health Division, Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing site.276051http://www.science.org.au/nova/052/052key.htmAlcohol produces physiological effects on the human body that can turn safe drivers into potential killers.441519http://www.thecoolspot.gov/The Cool Spot was created for kids 11-13 years old by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). It contains resources, information, and support on alcohol use and abuse among teenagers.521717