BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:Australia/Adelaide X-WR-TIMEZONE:Australia/Adelaide BEGIN:VEVENT UID:986@ais.sa.edu.au DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260504T160000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260504T170000 DTSTAMP:20251126T070639Z URL:https://www.ais.sa.edu.au/events/transforming-perspectives-on-vaping-a lcohol-and-other-drugs-with-blurred-minds/ SUMMARY:Transforming Perspectives on Vaping\, Alcohol and Other Drugs with Blurred Minds 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.\n\nYour commitment: 1 contact hour plus any required reading.\n\nAITSL Professional Standards for Teachers: Focus areas 3.7\, 4.4\, 6.2\, 6.3\, 7.1 and 7.4.\n\nDelivery mode: 1 x online session.\n\nPresented by: \nProfessor Timo Dietrich\, University of Queensland and Co-Founder &\; Director\, Blurred Minds\nDr Matt Bowie\, Business Development Manager\, Blurred Minds\n\nPrice: There is no charge for this session.\n\nDate: 4 May 2026\, 4:00pm-5:00pm\n\nLocation: online via Zoom - a link will be sent via email prior to the session.\n\nRegistration closes: 27 April 2026 at 5:00pm.\n\nProgram 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.  \n\nEducators will also experience how gamification enhances student engagement and will gain access to the materials from the Blurred Minds Academy.\n\nProgram Lead: please contact Natalie Jonas or Michele Oliphant.\n\nTerms 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. CATEGORIES:Professional Learning,Wellbeing and Inclusion END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Adelaide X-LIC-LOCATION:Australia/Adelaide BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20260405T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:+1030 TZOFFSETTO:+0930 TZNAME:ACST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR