Febfast challenges Australians to give up alcohol for a month
Around the nation, hundreds of Australians are getting ready to give up alcohol for the month of February as part of the FebFast challenge.
February 2010 will mark FebFast’s third year of encouraging Australians to give their bodies a break from alcohol for a month and, at the same time, raise money for organisations throughout Australia working to reduce alcohol and other drug-related harms among young people.
Over the past two years more than 3500 people have taken up the FebFast challenge and raised over $700 000.
Why you should get involved
In addition to raising money, there are a number of personal benefits to be gained from an alcohol-free month. FebFast provides an opportunity for people to reflect on their drinking habits and perhaps make changes. This may be particularly relevant following an over-indulgent Christmas and New Year period. An alcohol-free February can also save you money!
How to get on board
To sign up simply head to the FebFast website below. This year FebFast is double daring you, so get a friend involved for extra support.
Alternatively, you can sponsor someone else’s efforts.
Proceeds from FebFast 2010 will go to the Australian Drug Foundation, Youth Substance Abuse Service, Mater Hospital’s Adolescent Drug & Alcohol Withdrawal Service, Ted Noffs Foundation and FebFast’s grants programs.
News and forthcoming events
NDARC and the Drug Modelling Policy Program are conducting a survey on young people’s (aged 16-24) views on media reporting of drug issues. A $200 music voucher is on offer and the survey can be found at: www.drugmediasurvey.com. Alternatively, if you live in Sydney you can participate in a focus group on this topic.
For further information call Caitlin on (02) 9385 0132 or 0468 914 050.
NSW Health is working in collaboration with the Network of Alcohol and other Drug Agencies (NADA) and the Australian Drug Foundation to develop a worker resource and seminar that focus on the role of families in preventing alcohol-related harm among young people. The seminar will be held at NSW Health on 23 March 2010, and will be televised to 15 external sites.
For more information visit the NADA website here: www.webfast.com.au
