School Resources - Teachers

This report was prepared by the National Drug and Research Institute, Curtin University, and provides a review of school-based cannabis and other illicit drug education programs in Australia and internationally. Download (pdf 231kb).

This summary of the report, prepared by the National Drug and Research Institute, Curtin University, provides a review of school-based cannabis and other illicit drug education programs in Australia and internationally. Download (pdf 1.4mb).

The resources support students to explore and further develop their understandings of, and skills in managing issues concerning legal and illegal drugs. 

The annotated bibliography assists teachers in the selection of resources for drug education from Kindergarten to Year 12. The document contains reviews of non-fiction, fiction books, internet sites and other resources relevant to teaching drug education.

Sample units of work for Stage 2 (Years 3-4) and Stage 5 (Years 9-10) are also included. These units are intended to demonstrate how literature can be used as a medium for teaching drug education. 

This professional learning package on CD-ROM assists primary and secondary teachers to provide drug education which is effective and culturally sensitive for all students. It helps schools to develop strategies to involve parents, including parents from language backgrounds other than English, in their children's drug education.

 $44:00, Report and brochure, Product number: 60503

This publication provides a summary of findings from research on the drug education needs of students from backgrounds other than English. The booklet provides direction for teachers about the components of effective drug education for students from diverse backgrounds. A PDF version is also available to download (pdf 4.25mb).

This booklet explains why drug education is important and provides information about the curriculum, past and current approaches, principles for effective drug education, involving parents and the community, and supporting students at risk.

The booklet also contains an overview of suggested drug education content and content strands within the syllabus.

This booklet assists teachers to plan, develop and implement effective drug education from Kindergarten to Year 6.

The booklet is a reference guide for teachers and provides information and prevalence on the most common types of legal and illegal drugs used in Australia. A comprehensive glossary of street drug language is included.

This report was prepared by the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, University of NSW and presents a review of the patterns of cannabis use, the relationship between cannabis use and educational outcomes, and the association between cannabis use and early school leaving. Download (pdf 1.4mb).

The Guidelines for Managing Drug Related Incidents in Schools are to be used by schools to plan and implement appropriate responses to drug related incidents. The emphasis is on prevention through drug education and safe and supportive school environments, and intervention through appropriate procedures for dealing with drug related incidents at school and support for students who may be involved.

The pamphlet includes information about: the effects of alcohol, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy; laws in NSW; and where to get help.

The Guidelines for Managing Drug Related Incidents in Schools are to be used by schools to plan and implement appropriate responses to drug related incidents. The emphasis is on prevention through drug education and safe and supportive school environments, and intervention through appropriate procedures for dealing with drug related incidents at school and support for students who may be involved.

The booklet is a reference guide for teachers and provides information and prevalence on the most common types of legal and illegal drugs used in Australia. A comprehensive glossary of street drug language is included.

This report was prepared by the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, University of NSW for the NSW Department of Education and Training. It provides up-to-date information about the links between cannabis use and mental health problems.  The accompanying brochure provides a summary of the report and suggestions as to how schools can help prevent cannabis-related harm.

Report (pdf 367kb)
Summary (pdf 252kb)

Report and summary, $20.00 Product number 60521

The DVDs assists schools to involve parents in their children's drug education at transition to Kindergarten and Year 7. Each DVD includes a short film about what is taught in drug education in either primary or secondary school. It also includes materials to assist teachers to facilitate a parent meeting with translated versions of the films and support materials.

This booklet informs school staff about the use of inhalants by young people. It is not intended that it be used with students. A PDF version is also available to download (pdf 197kb).

This report provides information from young cannabis users about their cannabis and other drug use, reasons for use and risk perceptions, as well as their perceptions of school drug education. The research was undertaken by the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre for the NSW Department of Education and Training. A PDF version is also available to download (pdf 386kb).

This resource assists school staff to implement intervention and prevention strategies, and to identify and support young people who may be experiencing drug use problems.

You can also download the professional support materials (pdf 247kb) and a slide show (ppt 192kb) with suggested professional development activities to highlight key elements of the booklet and to facilitate its use by staff.

This resource outlines a set of broad learning outcomes that summarise the knowledge and understanding, skills, values and attitudes that enable students in Kindergarten to Year 6 to lead healthy and fulfilling lives.

This syllabus provides an overview of Personal Development, Health and Physical Education for Stage 6 (Preliminary and Higher School Certificate courses).

This syllabus provides an overview of Personal Development, Health and Physical Education for Stage 6 (Preliminary and Higher School Certificate courses).

This CD-ROM supports teachers in the delivery of medications education to students in Stage 4. The resource contains professional learning tasks and teaching and learning materials. A rationale, teacher fact sheets, syllabus links, classroom ideas, suggestions for involving parents and information about websites are included in the resource.