Snuff out sniffing (SOS) campaign

• Reach:

  QLD

• Focus area:

  Mainstream with Indigenous content

• Status:

  Current

• Evaluated:

  No

Overview

The Snuff out sniffing (SOS) campaign is an anti-petrol sniffing grassroots initiative devised and implemented by parents local to the Cherbourg area in Queensland. Services provided include a parent support group, a safe place for young people where they can chill-out without the risk or temptation of drugs, a primary school education campaign, and a night foot patrol of parents. Elders, council, community leaders, government, parents and other groups have collaborated on this program and are coordinated by Bruce Simpson of the South Burnett Community Training Centre Diversionary Program.

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract

Contacts

Bruce Simpson
South Burnett CTC: Diversionary Programs
76 Lamb St
Murgon
PO Box 490
Kingaroy QLD 4610
Ph: (07) 4169 5260
Fax: (07) 4168 2899

Cherbourg State School
PO Box 158
Murgon QLD 4605
Ph: (07) 4169 9333
Fax: (07) 4169 9300
Email: jgree491@eq.edu.au

Links

• View information: SOS petrol sniffing
• View information: SOS: Cherbourg's rescue plan for youth
• View information: Town rallies to say no to sniffing
• View website: Cherbourg State School
• View website: South Burnett CTC