“Clearing the air”

VAPING INCURSIONS

NotEvenOnce Projects Australia (NEO) focuses on bringing the latest scientific and medical evidence of Alcohol and other Drug (AOD) use and delivery devices (Vapes) and their impact on the Developing Brain of young people and resulting Physical, Mental & Relational harms to the individual, families and communities. We lean on our professional experience of working with those with an active life-controlling addiction through the residential rehabilitation centres of Teen Challenge in Australia. With this experience we not only deliver/explore the “How” and “What” of substance use but the underlying “Why” causation issues.

Clearing the Air, is one of a suite of seminars in the AOD space NEO delivers, however it is particularly focused on Vaping, one of the most deceptive/effective delivery devices that is creating an epidemic of physical and mental health harms amongst our young people in Australia. We have been delivering this incursion since 2019 and have continually crafted and modified the content to keep abreast of new developments, research and social trends in relation to Vaping in Australia and the world. Experience shows us it impacts young people positively, encourages conversations, builds resiliency and helps those within the space to move away from use. It is available for various groups including Primary and High Schools, School Staff, Parents and the broader Community.

Does it work? Check out this recent blog on a parents feedback following their son’s attendence of a Clearing the Air seminar.

NEO program outcomes have been evaluated by Western Sydney University and show a positive change in participants intention, knowledge and values base following delivery.  The Executive Summary is included for your information.

For Lesson Plan example and more information on how this presentation may assist your school in the area of Vaping amongst your students please contact Tanya at tanya@notevenonce.org.au