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On 11 October 2019, the Prime Minister, the Hon Scott Morrison MP, announced that the Australian Government is stepping up its commitment to the Pacific by launching the kava pilot to increase stronger cultural and economic ties between Australia and Pacific Island nations.

Learn more about this pilot, and the import requirements of Kava, in this factsheet from the Australian Government

The second phase of the pilot kicked off in December 2021, allowing companies to apply to import kava products into Australia. Kava tablets are now being sold and drinking kava will soon be available at supermarkets and other retailers.

Find out more about the changes coming to Australia in this article from the Australian Drug Foundation.

What is Kava, where does it come from, and what are it's effects?

This comprehensive factsheet from the Australian Drug Foundation explains what you need to know about this depressant drug.

TAC represents the political and community development aspirations of the Tasmanian Aboriginal community.

The South East Tasmanian Aboriginal Corporation (SETAC) exists to facilitate the empowerment of the Aboriginal people of South East Tasmania so that, through self determination, we can make decisions that affect our lives and share in Australia’s land, wealth, and resources, contributing equitably to the nation’s economic, social, and political life, with full recognition of, and support for the ongoing enjoyment and development of our Indigenous cultural heritage.

Karadi is an inclusive Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation, providing leadership in the sector and serving Aboriginal people of our catchment and their families in achieving strong cultural identity, good health and quality of life.

Codeine is a depressant drug which means that itslows down and interferes with the functioning ofthe brain and the body. This factsheet from ADIS explains the facts about codeine, information about quitting, and provides useful information in case of overdose.

Mixing codeine, promethazine, and sodas like Sprite is a recreational combination called purple drank, purple Sprite, dirty Sprite or lean.

This factsheet from The Recovery Village explains what this drug is, what the risks are, and the drug's history.

Australian surveys show vaping by young people has increased. Young people who vape nicotine are exposed to a toxic chemical that can harm adolescent brain development (the brain continues to develop until the age of 25) and lead to dependance. So how do you talk to young people about vaping? This factsheet from the Australian Drug Foundation provides information and helpful advice.

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The Wyndarra Centre offers counselling and activities for all people within Circular Head.

Its services include:

• Home and Community Care
• SAAP (Supported Accommodation Assistance Program)
• Needle and Syringe Program
• Personal and family counselling, including for alcohol and other drug issues
• Emergency relief fund
• Disability Day Activity Program

Service delivery is dependant on the clients needs and may be centre-based or home visit.

Reset your drinking habits with Hello Sunday Morning's powerful support app. Learn from other people's experiences, share your own journey in reducing or quitting alcohol, try out experiments to ride through cravings and improve your relationship with alcohol, and receive individual support from a Care Navigator.

This app is available on Android and iOS.

Giving up grog doesn’t have to be boring – or isolating. Check out these ideas in this article from House of Wellness for kicking up your heels on a weekend, without the next-day regrets.

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