Strong spirit strong mind metro project

• Reach:

  WA

• Focus area:

  Indigenous

• Status:

  Current

• Evaluated:

  No

Overview

The Strong spirit strong mind metro project is run by the Drug and Alcohol Office of Western Australia. The project's aim is to raise awareness of alcohol and other drug issues among Aboriginal people, families and communities in the Perth metropolitan area.

The project focuses on young people aged 12 to 25 years, and encourages Aboriginal people to develop the knowledge, attitudes and skills to choose healthy lifestyles, promote healthy environments and create safer communities. Project activities include the development of:

• an Aboriginal youth advisory group
• targeted strategies for young people
• culturally secure resources aimed at preventing harm from alcohol and other drug use.

Community grants are also available as part of the project. The Strong spirit strong mind metro project grants aim to encourage families and communities to develop the knowledge, attitudes and skills to choose healthy lifestyles, promote healthy environments and create safer communities.

Abstract adapted from the Drug and Alcohol Office of Western Australia

Contacts

Drug and Alcohol Office
7 Field Street
Mount Lawley WA 6050
PO Box 126
Mount Lawley WA 6150
Ph: (08) 9370 0333
Fax: (08) 9272 6605
Email: dao@health.wa.gov.au

Links

• View information: Strong spirit strong mind metro project
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• View website: Drug and Alcohol Office of Western Australia