Tertiary Alcohol Project

The Tertiary Alcohol Project website is designed to provide practical information to students regarding alcohol consumption and social norms.

Information is provided on the short and long term effects of aclohol on health, the implications of alcohol on sexual health, study, driving, safety and drowning. You'll also find information on ways to reduce alcohol related harm, and responsible drinking.

This site also provides information for health professionals and others who may like to implement the program in other tertiary settings.

Latest News and Events

TAP announced the winner of "Safe Road Users" award (07/11/08)

The UWA Health Promotion Unit (Tertiary Alcohol Project) was announced the winner of the Innsurance Commision of Western Australia Road Safety Awards (Safe Road Users category) at the awards ceremony at the Burswood Entertainment Complex on Thursday 6th November 2008.

The Insurance Commision of Western Australia Road Safety Awards encourage, recognise and reward outstanding contributions in road safety. The awards aim to:

Recognise innovations in road safety, and encourage individuals and organisation in the road transport industry, business sector and community, to pursue innovative practices to improve road safety.
Increase individuals, organisations, business sectors, government agencies and community involvement in the battle against road deaths and injuries, and urge individuals and groups that have created road safety projects or contribute in improving raod safety to nominate for an award.

The strength of the Tertiary Alcohol Project is its partnerships approach. The "Skippers in the Tav" program has been strongly supported by the Student Guild, The North Metro Community Drug Service, RoadWise, and the Office of Road Safety. The project would not be possible without the ongoing support and hard work of student volunteers from the UWA Health Promotion Unit.

Stay informed about alcohol issues (04/09/08)

The Community Alcohol Action Network (CAAN) was established in 2003 by the Australian Drug Foundation and is an alcohol problem prevention program that addresses the systemic causes of risky drinking. CAAN was set up to engage the community and to take action with the long-term goal of lessening cultural cues for risky drinking.

To read more about CAAN please visit their website by clicking here.

Sign up for GrogWatch (04/09/08)

GrogWatch is an electronic newsletter that is emailed out once a week by CAAN, that discusses topics relating to alcohol use in Australia.

To view the GrogWatch newsletters for 2008 click here.

To sign up for GrogWatch click here and enter your details.

The 'rethink drink' website (08/08/08)

The 'rethink drink' website is designed to answer questions and assist you in taking action to solve, reduce or prevent alcohol-related problems in your community and to provide links to further information.

To access the 'rethink drink' website please click here.

Rethinking your Drinking - take the online challenge (30/11/07)

Log onto the online drink check, e-Chug, to see how your current alcohol consumption is affecting your wallet and your health. Email your completion form to us and go in the draw for a prize.

Online Counselling Resource (30/11/07)

Counselling Online is a service where you can communicate with a professional counsellor about an alcohol or drug related concern, using text-interaction.

This service is free for anyone seeking help with their own drug use or the drug use of a family member, relative or friend. Counselling Online is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across Australia. Log on here to find out more.

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