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NCETA @nceta.bsky.social · 6h

Want to know more about our latest research on alcohol consumption patterns across the generations? Lead researcher Gianluca Di Censo spoke to Nine Afternoon News today. You can 'hear' all about it at lnkd.in/gnyP3G9H or read all about it in the full paper available at lnkd.in/gEAHbAzA

NCETA @nceta.bsky.social · 1d

October is #BreastCancerAwareness month - did you know there is a direct link between drinking alcohol and breast cancer?

Learn more here: adf.org.au/insights/alc...

#AlcoholAwareness #EveryStoryIsUnique

NCETA @nceta.bsky.social · 2d

Lead researcher Gianluca Di Censo spoke to Nine Afternoon News today. You can 'hear' all about it at tinyurl.com/AlcoholGen

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NCETA @nceta.bsky.social · 2d

Remember when drinking was a rite of passage? Well, Gen Z might be changing that.

Our recent study found:

📉 Gen Z are 18x more likely to abstain from alcohol than Boomers
🍷 Even Gen Z drinkers consume far less alcohol weekly

Read the full article: doi.org/10.1111/add....

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NCETA @nceta.bsky.social · 6d

October is National #SafeWorkMonth! This year’s theme, safety: every job, every day, encourages workplaces to prioritise safety.

This year, we’re stepping through the risk assessment process for addressing #AOD risks at work.

worklife.flinders.edu.au

#worklife #safeworkmonth

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NCETA @nceta.bsky.social · 6d

📢 EOI now open!

NCETA is seeking two new members to join our AOD Workforce Reference Group- open to both specialist and generalist AOD workers.

Apply by Friday 31 October.

More info and EOI form: nceta.flinders.edu.au/about-us/new...

NCETA @nceta.bsky.social · 6d

Today is #WorldAlcoholFreeDay!

At NCETA, were reflecting on the impact of alcohol on health, workplaces and communities.

Learn more about alcohol, drinking patterns, and the consequences of consumption by reviewing our alcohol FAQs: nadk.flinders.edu.au/kb/alcohol

#AlcoholAwareness

NCETA @nceta.bsky.social · 7d

Kirrilly Thompson (3rd from left) and co-presenter Mark Thompson (3rd from right) from DASSA had a great day in Renmark this week delivering NCETA's ABC of AOD workshop at Nunkuwarrin Yunti’s AOD Forum.

NCETA @nceta.bsky.social · 8d

The NCETA team are proud to take part in #OneFootForward this October to support mental health awareness, advocacy and education.

Join us in walking for mental wellbeing – one step at a time!

Register here: www.onefootforward.org.au/register/one...

#MentalHealthMonth
#MentalHealthAwareness

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NCETA @nceta.bsky.social · 14d

Great to have members of our Substance Use Research and Evaluation (SURE) Team at Progressing the Prevention Agenda in SA today, delivered by Preventive Health SA and the Public Health Association of Australia - a valuable day for prevention partnerships and action in SA.

NCETA @nceta.bsky.social · 15d

Well done to Christina Norris & Victoria Kostadinov on their great presentations at the AIMS alcohol symposium in Canberra today. Christina’s presentation focused on the imagery of alcohol products and Victoria’s focused on consumer perceptions of nutrition-related claims. Both did a brilliant job!

NCETA @nceta.bsky.social · 16d

NCETA has produced a new resource to support #AOD treatment services in developing policies or approaches to address #vaping that includes findings from a survey at nceta.flinders.edu.au/application/...
Di Censo G, Bartram A, Nicholas R, Kostadinov V, Trigg J,
@drkirrilly.bsky.social & Bowden J

NCETA @nceta.bsky.social · 16d

The September 2025 edition of Connections has just been released at www.connections.edu.au including all the latest research, publications, news and events. Connections is a joint publication by NDARC, NDRI, NCETA and NCYSUR

NCETA @nceta.bsky.social · 27d

We are delighted to announce the arrival of baby Colin Bartram born on 21 August. Colin is the newest addition to the family of Ashlea Bartram, NCETA’s Senior Research Fellow. We wish Ashlea and her family all the very best and can’t wait to meet him!

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NCETA @nceta.bsky.social · 27d

Do your workers know the Do's and Dont's of safely supporting someone who might be affected by alcohol or other drugs? Our critial response posters will help you share the right information

#WHS #WHSEQ #worklife #worker #wellbeing

Download the posters from worklife.flinders.edu.au/application/...

NCETA @nceta.bsky.social · Sep 9

Today is International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day. FASD often goes undiagnosed, see more info at fare.org.au/resources/al...
Please help raise awareness and understanding of FASD. Together we can make a difference!
#FASD, #Redshoesrock

NCETA @nceta.bsky.social · Sep 5

We are pleased to announce that Professor Bowden has been named Matthew Flinders Professor at @flindersuniversity.bsky.social for her contributions to research and continued commitment to research excellence, leadership and impact. The NCETA team thanks you for your ongoing support and leadership.

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NCETA @nceta.bsky.social · Sep 5

Community Enterprise Queensland who run 30 retail outlets in remote QLD have taken important action to ensure zero-alcohol products are not sold to children. Prof Bowden was interviewed by ABC News. Read article at
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
@flindersuniversity.bsky.social

NCETA @nceta.bsky.social · Sep 3

Our evaluation shows how a South Australian managed alcohol program supported health, culture, housing, medical support, government system navigation, capacity, resilience, & social connectedness for people experiencing homelessness doi.org/10.1111/dar.... @apsad-dar.bsky.social @apsad.bsky.social

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NCETA @nceta.bsky.social · Aug 29

Our team enjoyed being part of the FHMRI Road to Research event meeting lots of students (and staff) who took part in our #AOD games. We have a range of projects available for honours, masters and PhD students so contact us if you are interested.

NCETA @nceta.bsky.social · Aug 18

Our world first scoping review of 27 studies identifies the need for further research on the impact of different approaches and instruments used to measure ATOD-related presenteeism, which has a greater impact on workplace productivity than absenteeism. Read more at doi.org/10.1007/s109...

NCETA @nceta.bsky.social · Aug 18

Congratulations Stefano Zaccagnini placing first place in the semi-final 3-minute thesis (3MT) heat, making his way to the @flindersuniversity.bsky.social finals on 29 August. Well done Stefano, we are very proud of you.

NCETA @nceta.bsky.social · Aug 11

Register here to receive a copy of the full Framework as soon as it is available: mailchi.mp/aivl/peer-wo...

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NCETA @nceta.bsky.social · Aug 11

We were very excited to join @aivl.bsky.social at the Australasian Viral Hepatitis Conference in Naarm (Melbourne) to help launch the booklet 'Highlights from a Practical National Framework for Employing People with Lived-Living Experience of Using Drugs as Health, Harm Reduction and AOD Workers'

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NCETA @nceta.bsky.social · Jul 31

Congratulations to everyone who completed Dry July – You can find general information about alcohol, as well as the drinking patterns and behaviours of Australians, and the implications of consumption at our comprehensive NADK site at nadk.flinders.edu.au/kb/alcohol
#dryjuly #NADK