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NCETA @nceta.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

💜 Today we recognise International Overdose Awareness Day (#IOAD2026). We remember those lost to overdose, honour those grieving, and support ongoing efforts to reduce overdose-related harms. Tonight, Adelaide’s Parliament House will light up purple in tribute. #EndOverdose

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NCETA @nceta.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

📣 Abstract submissions and registrations are open for the 2027 Oceania Tobacco Control Conference (OTCC 2027) 10-12 March 2027 in Adelaide! Abstract submissions close 1 September 2026 and Early Bird registration closes 30 October 2026. Learn more: www.otcc2027.com.au

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NCETA @nceta.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

✨ Great to see the launch of the State Public Health Plan today. Jacquie Bowden joined public health leaders and stakeholders from across South Australia to mark the launch and reflect on the importance of collaboration in improving health and wellbeing outcomes. #SAHealth #PublicHealth

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NCETA @nceta.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

📢 New research in Public Health Nutrition found that nutrition claims on alcohol labels are generally interpreted positively by Australian adults who regularly drink alcohol. Carbohydrate and sugar claims were the most frequently reported as being seen. 🔗 doi.org/10.1017/S136...

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NCETA @nceta.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Thanks to everyone who visited the NCETA stand at Road to Research yesterday, hosted by FHMRI. It was great to meet students interested in research pathways and the alcohol, tobacco and other drugs (ATOD) sector. 📧 Interested in learning more? Contact us at nceta@flinders.edu.au

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NCETA @nceta.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

👟 NCETA was proud to take part in #WalkAMileInMyBoots this morning. Thank you Hutt St Centre for a fantastic event raising awareness and support for people experiencing homelessness. 💙 If you’re able to make a donation, we’d greatly appreciate your support. www.walkamile.org.au/fundraisers/...

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NCETA @nceta.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

👟 The NCETA team is lacing up for #WalkAMileInMyBoots and raising funds to support Hutt St Centre's work with people experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity. If you’re able to make a donation, we’d greatly appreciate your support. 💙 www.walkamile.org.au/fundraisers/...

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NCETA @nceta.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

📢 New research in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs found that many participants perceived alcohol products with health-oriented claims as more appealing and reported they may be more likely to purchase these products. 🔗 doi.org/10.15288/jsa...

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NCETA @nceta.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

👏 Thank you to NCETA's AOD Workforce Reference Group for their support throughout 2025/26. Their insights help ensure our workforce development research is guided by stakeholders, end users and experts in the AOD sector. We look forward to continuing our collaboration in 2026/27!

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NCETA @nceta.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

🤝 Yesterday's SA AOD Community of Practice (CoP) Member Event brought together professionals from across SA's alcohol and other drug sector for a morning of connection, collaboration and shared learning. Interested in joining the CoP? Learn more here: sandas.org.au/projects/com...

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NCETA @nceta.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

🚨 New research shows Australia's AOD VET training pipeline has more than halved since 2011. 📉 52% fewer training providers 📉 59% fewer accredited programs 🏫 Shift from TAFEs to private providers 📍 Online delivery has surged, but barriers remain 🔗 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

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NCETA @nceta.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

💐Welcome back, Ashlea Bartram! Ashlea has returned from parental leave stepping into the role of Manager of NCETA's SURE Program. Thanks to Victoria Kostadinov for her outstanding leadership as Acting Manager over the past six months. 🔗SURE program - nceta.flinders.edu.au/projects/res...

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NCETA @nceta.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Proud to be represented at #ISSDP by Prof Jacqueline Bowden and Dr Stine Høj (with @drcaitlinhughes.bsky.social on left), sharing research from our team on alcohol policy and alcohol labelling. Great opportunity to connect with colleagues and collaborators. #ISSDP #AlcoholPolicy #PublicHealth

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NCETA @nceta.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Today is the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, #WorldDrugDay, a day to highlight the importance of evidence-based prevention, treatment and harm reduction. Explore the National Alcohol and Drug Knowledgebase (NADK) for high-quality Australian data: nadk.flinders.edu.au

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NCETA @nceta.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

The June edition of Connections is now available: www.connections.edu.au/latest-edition Catch up on the latest alcohol and other drug research, publications, news and events in Connections, a joint publication of NDARC, NDRI, NCETA and NCYSUR.

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NCETA @nceta.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

📢 There’s still time to register for this afternoon’s Australian Alcohol and Other Drugs Council (AADC) online event: The Increasing Complexity of AOD Work. 🕐 1.00–2.30pm AEST | Online 🔗 Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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NCETA @nceta.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

🔷This Men’s Health Month, we’re highlighting PhD research by Stefano Zaccagnini, co-funded by the Alcohol and Drug Foundation, on alcohol use among Australian midlife men. More than 2.2M men aged 30–59 are drinking at levels that put their health at risk of harm. 🔗 doi.org/10.1111/dar....

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NCETA @nceta.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

👏 Congrats to @nathanharrison.bsky.social on a new paper in JNCI: Journal of the National Cancer Institute. This review identifies what’s needed to sustain quit smoking support in lung cancer screening programs. 🔗Media release: news.flinders.edu.au/blog/2026/06... 🔗Study: doi.org/10.1093/jnci...

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NCETA @nceta.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

👏 Congratulations to Jacqueline Bowden and @drkirrilly.bsky.social on a new publication. This research finds Australia’s addiction medicine shortage is driven by lack of awareness, not lack of interest. 🔗 Media release: news.flinders.edu.au/blog/2026/06... 🔗 Study: doi.org/10.1186/s129...

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NCETA @nceta.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Yesterday was World No Tobacco Day Tobacco remains a leading cause of preventable death and disease globally. Evidence-based approaches across prevention, cessation & harm reduction can support efforts to reduce harm. Learn more about tobacco on the NADK: nadk.flinders.edu.au/kb/tobacco

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NCETA @nceta.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who has registered to be part of our Symposium either in-person or online. We look forward to the exciting day ahead. If you need a copy of the program, please download from here - nceta.flinders.edu.au/application/... @flindersuniversity.bsky.social, @FHMRI

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NCETA @nceta.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

👏Our colleague Dr Stine Høj worked on a study of peer-led recruitment among people who inject drugs. It generated >2000 interactions and 46% of enrolments to a biobehavioural cohort, highlighting peer-led approaches for equity in research participation. 📄 doi.org/10.1016/j.dr...

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NCETA @nceta.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

NCETA’s Symposium will be held this Thursday. If you haven’t already registered, it’s not too late to register now to attend in person or online at ncetasymposium2026.eventbrite.com

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NCETA @nceta.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

We were pleased to have work experience student Mim Kennedy Rochester with us last week (fifth from left in photo at back). Mim is currently studying year eleven at the Australian Science and Math School and has shown a passion for learning about alcohol and other drug harm minimisation.

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NCETA @nceta.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

New NCETA workplace resources are now live, and will be presented at our upcoming symposium Tobacco Smoking Fact Sheet worklife.flinders.edu.au/download_fil... Tobacco Smoking & Vaping Toolbox Talk worklife.flinders.edu.au/download_fil... Join us at the symposium ncetasymposium2026.eventbrite.com

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NCETA @nceta.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Today is NCETA’s 34th Birthday and we are excited to be sharing our latest research at our Symposium next Thursday. To view the latest program and register, go to ncetasymposium2026.eventbrite.com

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NCETA @nceta.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

👏 Congrats to Stefano Zaccagnini on his first publication and media release. This research found 2.2M+ Australian men aged 30–59 drink at risky levels; 43% of men in this group exceed national guidelines. 🔗 Media release: news.flinders.edu.au/blog/2026/05... 🔗 Study: doi.org/10.1111/dar....

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NCETA @nceta.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

We’re delighted to welcome Dr Annika Theodoulou, who recently joined NCETA as a Research Fellow. We’re excited to have you on board! Learn more here: nceta.flinders.edu.au/about-us/our...

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NCETA @nceta.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

✨ Less than 2 weeks to go until our NCETA Symposium! Join us on 21 May for a day showcasing NCETA’s AOD work, with contributions from national & international researchers. 👉 Register: ncetasymposium2026.eventbrite.com

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NCETA @nceta.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

✨ Professor Jacqueline Bowden worked on a study analysing alcohol products, finding that 35% displayed “better for you” claims (e.g. low sugar, low alcohol). The study highlights the need for stronger policies to restrict misleading claims on alcohol products. 📄 doi.org/10.1111/dar....

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NCETA @nceta.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

✍ Our NCETA Planning Day brought the team together to reflect on priorities, strategic direction and our work ahead across the AOD sector. 🎨 We wrapped up the day with a painting session at Studio Vino, which was a great way to be creative and connect after a productive day.

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NCETA @nceta.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

🎙️On ABC radio, @predwards.bsky.social discussed UK legislation aimed at creating a smoke‑free generation. “We really, really want to protect young people in the next generation from ever becoming addicted to tobacco smoking.” 🔗Listen from 1:03:00 → www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...

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NCETA @nceta.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Congratulations to Stefano Zaccagnini on publishing his first paper in Drug and Alcohol Review 🎉 This is a fantastic achievement and an important contribution to understanding high‑risk drinking in midlife men. Read here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1... #ADF #MensHealth #Alcohol

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NCETA @nceta.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

🟣 #StressAwarenessMonth & #WorldDayforSafetyandHealthatWork Highlighting NCETA resources on stress, burnout and wellbeing in the AOD workforce. 🟧Feeling Deadly, Working Deadly nceta.flinders.edu.au/resources/fe... 📚Stress and Burnout: A Prevention Handbook nceta.flinders.edu.au/about-us/new...

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NCETA @nceta.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

#StressAwarenessMonth WorkLife resources supporting mental health and workplace responses: ℹ️ Mental Health Services Handout worklife.flinders.edu.au/looking-out-... 🖥️ Online Learning worklife.flinders.edu.au/online-learn... 📄 Mental Health & AOD Fact Sheet worklife.flinders.edu.au/application/...

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NCETA @nceta.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

This #StressAwarenessMonth, we’re highlighting resources on our WorkLife website to help workplaces understand, recognise and respond to stress. Fact sheet: worklife.flinders.edu.au/looking-out-... Handouts: worklife.flinders.edu.au/looking-out-... Videos: worklife.flinders.edu.au/looking-out-...

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NCETA @nceta.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

A big congratulations to @nathanharrison.bsky.social on being awarded one of Flinders University's 2026 Implementation Science Fellowships – pictured with Prof Gill Harvey (left) and Prof Raymond Chan (right).

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NCETA @nceta.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

We are pleased to have Prof Elizabeth Elliott and Sophie Harrington involved as keynote speakers at our Symposium. They will provide context on what #FASD is, share the latest data and provide training and referral options for the #AOD workforce. Register at ncetasymposium2026.eventbrite.com

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NCETA @nceta.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

New research highlights growing concerns around the promotion of zero alcohol products in Australia and New Zealand. Read more at onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

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NCETA @nceta.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

📘 Thank you to Safety Solutions for featuring our NCETA research led by @drkirrilly.bsky.social, exploring whether SBIRT, a health-based approach used in healthcare, could be applied in construction and manufacturing industries. 🔗 www.safetysolutions.net.au/content/drug...

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NCETA @nceta.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

We are proud to be represented by our Research Fellow, Gianluca Di Censo, at the Global Alcohol Policy Conference in Rio de Janeiro, where he shared our research on generational differences in alcohol consumption. #GAOC2026

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NCETA @nceta.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

We’re excited to introduce our newest team member Dr Chanvi Singh who recently joined us as a Research Fellow. We’re thrilled to have you on board! See more here: nceta.flinders.edu.au/about-us/our...

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NCETA @nceta.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Our PhD student, Stefano Zaccagnini delivered an outstanding mid-candidature review today, showcasing his journey over the past couple of years exploring high risk drinking among men. We are incredibly proud of his progress and look forward to what he achieves next.

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NCETA @nceta.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

The March edition of Connections is now available at www.connections.edu.au/latest-edition including all the latest research, publications, news and events. Connections is a joint publication by @NDARCNEWS, @NDRI, @nceta.bsky.social and @ncysur.bsky.social We hope you enjoying reading.

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NCETA @nceta.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

✨New research led by Dr Joshua Trigg shows vaping is often normalised, with harms seen as distant and risks rarely considered unless prompted. This highlights the need for peer based messaging to counter harm downplaying. 📄Paper: doi.org/10.1080/1082...

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NCETA @nceta.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

We were pleased to support some of the @flindersuniversity.bsky.social CMPH HDR students on their fabulous milestone presentations today. Congratulations Ruth Canty on your final thesis review, Jess Smith on your confirmation of candidature and Melkalem Azanaw on your mid-candidature review.

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NCETA @nceta.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

🔍📄 New research by Gianluca Di Censo and co authors found that social workers reported more than half of their clients were impacted by AOD. Those who completed AOD training during their degree felt more confident supporting these clients. Read here: doi.org/10.1080/0312...

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NCETA @nceta.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Today we celebrate the people who make it all happen 👏 On Employee Appreciation Day, we recognise the hard work, dedication and commitment of our incredible NCETA team. Thank you for everything you do — we truly appreciate you! #EmployeeAppreciationDay #Teamwork

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NCETA @nceta.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

We are excited to announce three papers on zero‑alcohol products are now out in Drug and Alcohol Review, offering insights into attitudes, availability, and consumer experiences. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.... onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.... onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....

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NCETA @nceta.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

You are invited to be part of our Annual Symposium on Thursday 21 May 2026 from 9.30am (ACST) either in-person or online. Register now at ncetasymposium2026.eventbrite.com We look forward to having you involved.

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