News Archive2008 Archive2007 Archive Media Releases 2008 30 November 2008 The Sunday Mail, Schoolies switch to spirits. Schoolies round-up and interview with Caroline Salom. Read it here 6 November 2008 Brisbane Times, Binge drink shock tactics too soft, says dad. Queensland Treasurer Andrew Fraser and Drug Arm chief executive Dennis Young, with Paul Stanley, launched the second phase of the $2.6 million Safer Drinking Cultures advertising campaign. View onlice 24 September 2008 Goondiwindi Argus, Every town has drug problems. Article about drug problems in regional areas and what DRUG ARM is doing to minimise the harm - photo with Lyn Moynihan, Cheryl Kaesler and Peter Wotherspoon. Read the story 6 September 2008 QT, Ipswich, Your say. Interviews with people attending the Book Affair. See photos 5 September 2008 QT, Ipswich, Novel idea turns page on $10,000, page 8. Book sale opens in Ipswich to raise money for DRUG ARM. Read the article 28 August 2008 QT, Ipswich, Book sale extends ARM to help local programs, page 4. The annual Ipswich Book Affair is returning to the Ipswich Showgrounds from Thursday 4 September. Photo of Elwyn Denman, Peter Wotherspoon & Josie Loth. See more... 27 August 2008 Courier Mail, Shock diagnosis, surgery led to lifestyle change, page 23. HEALTH feature on liver disease and organ donation - interview and photo with Dr Dennis Young, executive director. Read the story here 26 August 2008 The Stanthorpe Border Post, Underage drinking on the rise, page 1. Article promoting DRUG ARM services in Stanthorpe; includes a photo of fundraising manager Peter Wotherspoon and project officer Dot Hill. See the article 20 August 2008 Ipswich Advertiser, Patron loves Book Affair, page 13. DRUG ARM is hosting the 4th annual Book Affair at the Ipswich Showground from 4-6 September. Photo of Elwyn Denman & Josie Loth. Read the story 31 July 2008 City News, DRUG ARM thanks artists, page 14. Read the briefcase 26 June 2008 QT, Ipswich, Dry run helping raise funds, page 4. Journalists Felicity Caldwell and Andrew Kormer are taking part in DRUG ARM's Healthy High challenge. Read about their experience here 25 June 2008 Gold Coast Sun, End of the road for street charity, page 21. Rising costs force Gold Coast SOS to close its doors. Read the article 25 June 2008 Northside Chronicle Bottle-free high life, page 11. Joe De Kleijn of Chermside will participate in Healthy High. Read the story here 19 June 2008 Courier Mail, Saturation point, TODAY section, page 42. Giving up alcohol for a cause - Healthy High. Read the feature 19 June 2008 City News, On the wagon to help others, page 8. Ten days without a drink - Healthy High. Go to story 19 June 2008 City South News, Dry spell for a cause, page 9. Yeronga's Rachelle Pullar is flicking alcohol for 10 days. See the article 19 June 2008 City North News, Going high and dry, page 7. Ascot's Austen Lang is about to go dry - Healthy High. Read more... 14 June 2008 QT, Ipswich. Challenge to drop booze for 10 days, page 6. Interview with QT reporters who are taking part in Healthy High. See article 13 June 2008 Kicking the booze for charity Celebrities take the challenge and sign-up for Healthy High! Jonathan Brown Paul Bishop Joe & Austen see other celebrities who are taking part 12 June 2008 City North News, Alcopop tax alters drinks mix, page 9. Quotes from Dr Dennis Young re: recent announcement of hike in tax and the reaction by young people. Read it here 24-25 May 2008 Gold Coast Bulletin, A dry argument for a good cause, page 14. Alcohol is a drug too, so Adele Cumerford is giving it up for 10 days - Healthy High. Read the article Autumn 2008 edition Community Spirit (Dept of Communities), DRUG ARM volunteers give schoolies a hand, page 5. Summary of Schoolies 2007 with a photo of volunteers in action. Read the story 24 April 2008 City North News, Clinic in climate of fear, page 1, 4 & 21. Quotes from Josie Loth in relation to the methadone clinic in Clayfield. Page 1; Page 4: Page 21 9 April 2008 Albert & Logan News, Sam helps tackle drugs, Sport, p. 59. Sam Thaiday (Brisbane Broncos) treats boys to a one-on-one chat as part of DRUG ARM's Get Set program. See the photo 7 April 2008 The Courier Mail, Party Time: About face on drinking to deliver bonanza, page 1 & 2. Comments from Dennis Young regarding pubs and clubs trading late. Read the article 6 April 2008 The Sunday Mail (Qld), Taking Sides column page 49. Hypothetical question - Restaurants, pubs and clubs should be banned from charging for tap water. Column 3 April 2008 Fairfield City Champion, DRUG ARM says thanks. Presentation to Fairfield RSL for supporting SOS in New South Wales. Read the article 1 April 2008 7 boys from DRUG ARM's Get Set program in Logan got to meet the Broncos at training and then have a chat with their favourite player (and role model) Sam Thaiday. The boys were all very excited, and the meeting made their day! See the photos here and here 28 March 2008 Courier Mail, page 4, Bundy Rum under fire for binge drinking boom. Quotes from Dennis Young. Read the article online 26 March 2008 Response to the ANCD report "Drug testing in schools - evidence, impacts, and alternatives". Media release Report 25 March 2008 DRUG ARM NSW thanked Fairfield RSL for their kind support of the DART program. Read the media release 10 March 2008 mX, afternoon edition. Brisbane Airport cocaine busts go up...the nose. Increase in cocaine busts at Brisbane Airport over the last 6 months. Article 7 March 2008 Mounties donation. Read about Mounties (NSW) generous contributions to DRUG ARM NSW. Article 27 February 2008 Redcliffe & Bayside Herald, page 28, Call for volunteers. SOS in Redcliffe looking for new volunteers with a photo of Ashley Edwards, Outreach Manager. Read the story 20 February 2008 The Guardian, Bundaberg, page 4, DRUG ARM gets praise. State member for Bundarberg Jack Dempsey joined SOS coordinator Tanya Meade, and volunteer Ian Weeks for a night on patrol. Article 19 February 2008 Smart Supplies is a Brisbane-based stationary supplier who through a unique initiative have donated $600 back to DRUG ARM. Read the media release 7 February 2008 City North News, page 8, Fighting against drugs. Call for volunteers for HART training and comments from a volunteer. View the article 29 January 2008 The Courier Mail, Users out in the cold. Interview with Dennis Young, Executive Director, in response to Prime Minister Rudd's announcement of a White Paper in an effort to tackle homelessness. Read the article 28 January 2008 The Courier Mail, online.Addicts caught in homeless trap. Interview with Dennis Young, Executive Director (published in Courier Mail 28/1/08). Article9 August 2008 Courier Mail, Give us druggies not drunks: police, page 10. Read more Media Releases 2007 December 2007 Best of Health, Health students unite for drug resource project. Caroline Salom, Director of CARE, and QUT Students are working together to develop resources for Matters of Substance, a drug and alcohol teaching booklet. View article 16 December 2007 The Sunday Mail, Help others in their troubles, page 30-31. Article about volunteering and helping others at Christmas. Read the article 27 October 2007 The News Mail, Bundaberg. DRUG ARM takes a stand at new office. Interview and photo of opening held 26 October. View article 13 September 2007 Ipswich News - Book Affair articles - interview and photo with Josie Loth: 12 September 2007 The Ipswich Advertiser. Book fair promises big variety for avid readers, p.22. Interview and photo. Read the article 10 September 2007 DRUG ARM Queensland has been announced as the State Winner - Large Organisation, Queensland, in the NAB Volunteer Awards 2007. More 31 August 2007 The Chronicle, Toowoomba. Cheryl is passionate about helping others p. 47. Interview and photo with Toowoomba SOS Coordinator Cheryl Calder. Article 23 August 2007 mX article by Anna Edwards. Warning over new killer drug. Read the article here 1 August 2007 The Courier Mail, TODAY section, p.43. Willing to lend a hand. Interview with SOS volunteer Samantha Natoli and photo of the van in action. Read the article 26 July 2007 Rotary donates $120,000 to boost charities' funds. Major recipients were DRUG ARM, and ROMAC, with the bulk of funds raised at the 11th Combined Brisbane Rotary Clubs Art Spectacular, held in March. Read more here 18 July 2007 Brisbane Times article by Tony Moore. Furore over children drug use painting. Read the article here (article updated 19/7/07 after removal of artwork). 18 July 2007 mX article by Anna Edwards. Kiddy drug art furore. Read the article here 17 July 2007 Clothes to die for? Concern over placement of controversial art. Statement from Dr Dennis Young in regards to the painting depicting children using drugs. Read the statement 3 July 2007 New drug and alcohol peak body launched. A new peak body for Queensland alcohol and drug support agencies will be launched this Thursday by the Minister for Health, Hon Stephen Robertson MP. The organisation, titled the Queensland Network of Alcohol and Drug Agencies (QNADA)... read more DRUG ACTION WEEK, 18 -22 June 2007 Media release on daily topics:
14 June 2007 The Courier Mail, p. 57. Education to stem substance abuse. Interview with Michael Watts and Kurt Maroske, from DRUG ARM's CARE division. Read the article 10 June 2007 The Sunday Mail, p. 63. Read about DRUG ARM's beginnings at the Canberra Hotel in Brisbane. Whose shout? 30 May 2007 Westside News - Booze blitz anger. Article on underage drinking at the Brookfield Show. Read the story Westside News - Blankets plea as cold hits homeless. Article about the Winter Warmer Appeal. Read the article 30 May 2007 WARM UP THE LESS FORTUNATE THIS WINTER. The DRUG ARM Winter Warmer appeal is on in June, July and August to collect public donations to provide support services for the less fortunate across Adelaide. Open the release 21 May 2007 Top Brisbane artwork on auction for charity. Ten ‘Domino’ stools decorated by prominent Brisbane artists, including Councillor David Hinchcliffe, architect Paul Fairweather and Jeff Ragalas of Mambo will today go for online auction on Ebay, with all proceeds being donated to DRUG ARM. Read the release 18 May 2007 The Domino Effect. DRUG ARM's Brisbane SOS is the beneficiary of the brand new Domino Effect - coming soon! Go to the website 16 May 2007 Gold Coast Bulletin - Help others. National Volunteer Week article and advertisement. Read more 16 May 2007 Winter Warmer Appeal Launched. The DRUG ARM Winter Warmer Appeal was launched today at the Brookside Shopping Centre. Councillor Norm Wyndham, from McDowall Ward... Read the release 9 May 2007 Warm up the less fortunate this winter. The DRUG ARM Winter Warmer appeal is on again this May and June to collect public donations to provide support services for the less fortunate across Brisbane. Read the release 16 April 2007 Methamphetamine figures stabilising after decade of increased usage Article written by executive director, Dennis Young. Opinion piece 13 April 2007 Government Funds DRUG ARM Youth Project. DRUG ARM Australasia is thrilled to announce that the Australian Government today provided funding for a new DRUG ARM Get Set Project to be implemented in the northern suburbs of Adelaide. The Get Set Project identifies and brings together young people (12-25)...read more 22 March 2007 New fight against drugs. People with alcohol or drug issues who want to gain help will now be able to access a new service in Dalby. The DRUG ARM Family Alcohol and Drug Support Program (FADS) is being piloted in Dalby until mid 2007. Read the release 22 March 2007 Youth to gain from saying ‘No’. Mr Michael Watts from the Centre for Addiction Research and Education (CARE) at DRUG ARM Australasia has been invited to Cunnamulla, by the Social Economic Development Services (SEDS), to assist in the education of students concerning alcohol and drug issues. Mr Watts will deliver tailored presentations targeting ... read the full article 15 March 2007 Winners announced. Major winners of the Brisbane Airport Corporation Pty Ltd Art Awards will be officially announced tonight at the Art Spectacular in the Riverside Centre, Brisbane. The winners City News article - A brush with charity - art with heart. David Henderson with his painting of the Botanic Gardens. 9 March 2007 Art goes high class. The prominent Riverside Centre will provide the setting for this year’s Rotary Art Spectacular, one of the most prestigious art exhibitions held in Brisbane. Read the release. Painting a picture of hope. Disadvantaged youth will be the major winners from this year’s Rotary Art Spectacular that opens on Thursday in the Riverside Centre. Read the release. 8 March 2007 Artist assists kids in need. Painting has always been a passion for artist Tony Coles, but this year his passion will help to save the lives of young people. Read the release. 1 March 2007 Doing it for others: fundraising volunteers. It is often assumed that only the large charities can be successful fundraisers but FIA’s awards show otherwise. DRUG ARM Australia (Qld)’s 2006 tax appeal and Churches of Christ Care were winning Queensland entries...Read the release 26 February 2007 Bundaberg News Mail - Drug danger lurks at city skate park followed by Charity chief's warning. Article and photos with DRUG ARM Bundaberg. Open the PDF articles: Page 1 or Page 3 24 February 2007 Bundaberg News Mail - ICE: Danger drug hits streets followed by Ice arrives and lives are ruined. Article and photos with DRUG ARM Bundaberg. Open the PDF articles: Page 1 or Page 3 20 February 2007 Boeing gives homeless a flying start. The spirit of the homeless in inner-city Brisbane will soar this week with the launch of a new SOS van. Boeing Australia Limited has donated a brand new vehicle to DRUG ARM’s Street Outreach Service (SOS). View the whole release February Binge Drinking - find out more about the epidemic facing young drinkers. Fact sheet from the DRUG INFO clearinghouse. 31 January 2007 ANCD Position Paper - Methamphetamines. To read the paper or listen to the address by Dr John Heron, please click here 4 January 2007 Drug counselling has rewards. Interview in the Courier Mail with Loretta Manning, Queensland Treatment Manager. See the article |
