Dalgarno Institute

MINIMISING HARM BY MAXIMISING PREVENTION

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“Resilient communities don’t use drugs – Resilient families don’t want them!”

Dalgarno Institute

The Dalgarno Institute is one of Australia's longest-standing community-based health education charities. As an Alcohol & Other Drug (AOD) Education, Advocacy and Resourcing Coalition, we work to make our communities safer, healthier, and more resilient.
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Our Heritage & Mission
For over 150 years, the Dalgarno Institute has united individuals, community groups, and organisations committed to positive social change. We believe that community-driven prevention is the most effective approach to addressing alcohol and other drugs issues.
Fence Builder Story
"Our passion is to see young people, families and communities be equipped and resourced with an holistic understanding not only of the destructive elements of the Alcohol and other drug arena, but more so the motivators and causal affects behind the symptom of Alcohol and other Drug use..

Further to that we seek to help families, communities and individuals in discovering resiliency developing options based on a sustainable worldview and values that enable them to make wise personal and community benefiting choices."

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PREVENTION: OUR PROITY
Reducing Demand - Engaging Recovery
Prevention for Life
NoBrainer Education
No Brainer is our comprehensive school and community
education program that includes:

School workshops and incursions
Parent and community seminars
Sporting club programs
Evidence-based curriculum for students
Resilience-building resources for teens

Prevention for Life
Isabella's List
An initiative promoting 'prevention for life' that engages women and family caregivers as key advocates for family health and wellbeing.
World Resiliency Day
Founded by the Dalgarno Institute with national and international partners, World Resiliency Day promotes building resilience as a key protective factor against alcohol and drug use, particularly among young people. While we continue to highlight substance harm, we equally emphasise building the proactive, preventative mechanisms that create resilient citizens.
Humpty Dumpty Resilience Project
This evidence-based learning series helps parents, teachers, mentors, and coaches develop resilience in young people, specifically focusing on preventing alcohol and drug use through positive skill-building.
People Against Drink/Drug Driving
For over 40 years, this community initiative has advocated against drink driving, including being instrumental in introducing B.A.C Breathalyzer legislation.
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THE UNNECESSARY HARM PODCAST

A powerful advocacy platform shedding light on alcohol and drug use issues and their impact on communities and families.

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Rationale – the “WHY?

D.AR.T Think Tank

We here at The Dalgarno Institute have over a 150 years of both understanding and confronting the Alcohol and other drug culture and its impacts on society. Consequently we have credible scope in both our concerns and understanding of the devastation of alcohol and other drug abuse, as well as the privilege of presenting and promoting proactive and protective alternatives. In 2009, the history and legacy of many agencies has been brought together in a collaborative and focused effort to again present to the Australian community, workable options to the often coercive sway of ‘inevitability factor ‘ that the alcohol and drug culture can have when left unchallenged.

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WRD News is dedicated to promoting resilience and substance use prevention through informative content, community engagement, and advocacy. We focus on providing insightful articles, expert perspectives, and practical resources to support individuals, families, and communities in navigating the challenges related to addiction and mental health. Our goal is to raise awareness, encourage proactive action, and foster a culture of recovery and well-being.
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