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OurFutures is a leading provider of proven evidence-based drug, alcohol, and health education programs for high school students. We’re working towards a world where every young person is happy, functioning, and confident, fostering a brighter tomorrow for everyone.

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The OurFutures Vaping Prevention Program is undergoing evaluation in a cluster randomised controlled trial across 40 schools in NSW, QLD, and WA. This trial is Australia’s most rigorous evaluation of a vaping prevention program.

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Clinically proven to demonstrate positive behaviour change

Our universally accessible drug and alcohol programs have been clinically tested with some programs having lasting positive effects into early adulthood. Their effectiveness has been established in eight large, randomised controlled trials and some earning the highest-evidence ratings from the NCETA and the Australian Government-funded Positive Choices portal.

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If 1.5 million Australian high school students had access to our Prevention Programs, we would have:

Fewer adolescents  binge drinking

Fewer
hospitalisations

Reduction in hazardous alcohol and drug use*

Co-designed with teachers and students, for young people

OurFutures was developed by researchers based at the Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use at the University of Sydney and co-designed with teachers, curriculum experts, and high school students. Each course is based on cognitive behaviour and social influence theory and is mapped to the Australian and state curricula, with no teacher training required.

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Fun and engaging content

Our innovative prevention programs are relatable and fun, making tricky and complex topics accessible. Courses include:

  • Relatable cartoon storylines
  • Interactive exercises
  • Summaries and factsheets
  • Additional classroom and homework activities
OurFutures global reach

The researchers and program developers behind OurFutures are world leaders in improving the health and wellbeing of people affected by substance use and mental health disorders. The OurFutures drug and alcohol education courses are currently being translated internationally in the UK, Canada, Zimbabwe, Hong Kong, USA, and Germany.

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Educational Articles| September 11, 2024

The Matilda Centre and OurFutures: real world impact from world leading research in prevention education

You may hear us referring to The Matilda Centre when talking about OurFutures, and the research base and researchers involved…
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Educational ArticlesIn the NewsPrevention Programs for students| September 4, 2024

Depressed teenagers twice as likely to vape, study finds

A new study from The University of Sydney’s Matilda Centre has revealed a link between poor mental health and e-cigarette…
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Educational ArticlesPrevention Programs for students| August 13, 2024

Why we use combined text and audio in our programs

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August 13, 2024Read More
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