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AOD Link

AOD Link is Youth Solutions’ sector training and capacity building program.

Through the AOD Link program, Youth Solutions delivers relevant presentations and activities to community sector workers, educators, parents and carers.

AOD Link aims to develop the knowledge and skills of workers, educators, parents and carers, in order to better support their young people, and/or clients.

AOD Link presentations are conducted at the Youth Solutions office or can also be organised for external groups. AOD Link can be delivered via face-to-face group sessions, or online group sessions.

“The training was exceptionally well prepared and interactive. The preparation, organisation and consultation regarding the AOD training was truly outstanding.” – Sector Worker

What will I learn at AOD Link?

Through our AOD Link tailored presentations, participants learn about:

Alcohol and/or other drugs, drug effects, current trends and statistics (as applicable to the presentation topic)
Effective alcohol and other drug prevention and harm reduction strategies
Useful resources and support services

AOD Link participants gain skills in:

Supporting, working and communicating with young people
Accessing support services

General service offerings include:

Supporting young people experiencing concerns around AOD

Participants will learn about:

identifying and supporting young people who are experiencing concerns around drugs or alcohol
drug, alcohol and wellbeing support services and resources
strategies to support the families of young people who are experiencing concerns around drugs or alcohol

Cannabis

Participants will learn about:

types, effects, risks and trends in cannabis use
harm reduction strategies and information for young people who use cannabis
cannabis withdrawal symptoms
support services and resources for students and their families

Alcohol

Participants will learn about:

types, effects, risks and trends in alcohol use
strategies to talk to young people about alcohol and safety
harm reduction strategies and information for young people who consume alcohol
support services and resources for students and their families

Smoking/vaping

Participants will learn about:

vaping/smoking effects, risks, trends and laws
nicotine effects and withdrawal symptoms
strategies to support young people to quit/cut back
support services and resources for students and their families

Performance and Image Enhancing Drugs (PIED’s)

Participants will learn about:

types, health effects and risks of PIED’s
strategies to talk to young people about PIED’s
supporting young people who use PIED’s
helpful resources and support services

Educator and school offerings include:

Discussing concerns around student drug and alcohol use with parents and carers

Participants will learn about:

benefits of discussing concerns with parents and carers
effective and respectful communication strategies
helpful resources and support services

Supporting students affected by family drug and alcohol use

Participants will learn about:

understanding the impacts of family substance use
recognising students affected by family substance use
practical strategies to support students and families
helpful resources and support services

Empowering students to make safe choices around drugs and alcohol

Participants will learn about:

understanding youth drug and alcohol use
tips to talk to young people about drugs, alcohol and safety
effective school-based approaches
helpful resources and support services

Link to 2026 AOD Link Flyer (Schools)

What do people say about AOD Link?

Ready to book?

Interested in booking an AOD Link Presentation or want more info about the project? Contact Emily from Youth Solutions via emily@youthsolutions.com.au | 02 4628 2319

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