The association has received a request from Renee West, Leader, Curriculum Initiatives K-12, Respectful Relationships Education program, Curriculum Directorate, NSW Department of Education for participation in the National School Drug Education Survey.
PDHPE TA fully supports participation in this important work.
The National Survey response will help the NSW Ministry of Health and NSW Department of Education, along with researchers from Monash University, Turning Point, RMIT University, Deakin University and the National Centre for Education and Training on Addiction, to inform up-to-date and evidence-based resources to support adolescents in Australia. This National Survey involves completing eight (8) sections. Approximate timeframe: 20 – 30 minutes Please read through the attached Explanatory Statement before deciding whether or not to participate. Submission of a completed questionnaire implies you consent to participate.
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The survey link is
National School Drug Education Survey.
National Survey Explanatory Statement
There is a teacher co-design process and student co-design process running alongside this survey to develop and publish new support specific for drug education to coincide with PDHPE K-10 syllabus implementation and preparation.
All voices to shape that support are valued and appreciated.
Background Information:
The NSW Ministry of Health and Department of Education are currently revising the 2004 Principles for School Drug Education; and engaged Monash University and partners to undertake the work. This project aims to update and provide recommendations for the Principles that best reflect current evidence and practices in drug education.
As part of this project, we will be conducting a wide-ranging national survey engaging principals, wellbeing staff, educators, and external health service providers to evaluate the awareness, efficacy and practical application of the 2004 Principles and to gather further input to inform the new 2024/2025 guidelines. This feedback will be crucial in ensuring that the updated drug education framework is both evidence-based and practically applicable within the educational landscape.
