Date/Time:

04/05/2026 - 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Categories:

• Professional Learning
• Wellbeing and Inclusion

Description:

Join experts from the Blurred Minds team for an engaging session designed to empower educators with fresh insights and proven strategies to help young people make informed, healthy choices about alcohol and other drugs. Explore evidence-based approaches to tackle vaping, alcohol, and other drug use, including the emerging rise of nicotine pouches. Discover classroom resources and other resources from the Blurred Minds Academy.

Your commitment: 1 contact hour plus any required reading.

AITSL Professional Standards for Teachers: Focus areas 3.7, 4.4, 6.2, 6.3, 7.1 and 7.4.

Delivery mode: 1 x online session.

Presented by:
Professor Timo Dietrich, University of Queensland and Co-Founder & Director, Blurred Minds
Dr Matt Bowie, Business Development Manager, Blurred Minds

Price: There is no charge for this session.

Date: 4 May 2026, 4:00pm-5:00pm

Location: online via Zoom – a link will be sent via email prior to the session.

Registration closes: 27 April 2026 at 5:00pm.

Program Overview: This one-hour online session combines expert insights, practical strategies, and engaging discussions to support educators in addressing vaping, alcohol, and other drug use among young people. Participants will gain up-to-date knowledge on emerging trends including the rise of nicotine pouch use and explore evidence-based prevention approaches that promote informed, healthy choices. The session will include opportunities for Q&A, collaborative reflection, and the sharing of resources to deepen understanding and build confidence in classroom application.  

Educators will also experience how gamification enhances student engagement and will gain access to the materials from the Blurred Minds Academy.

Program Lead: please contact Natalie Jonas or Michele Oliphant.

Terms and Conditions: There is no charge for this session. See the AISSA’s Professional Learning Terms and Conditions for the full registration terms and conditions including the cancellation policy.