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Educational ArticlesPrevention Programs for students| 11/09/2024

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 studentsPrevention Programs for studentsVapingYouth Mental Health| 04/09/2024

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 studentsPrevention Programs for students| 13/08/2024

Why we use combined text and audio in our programs

Have you noticed that you comprehend information differently depending on whether you’re listening to it or reading it? It is…
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Drug useEducational Articles| 22/07/2024

What is Fentanyl?

Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid drug that is prescribed as an analgesic (pain reliever) for severe acute or chronic pain.…
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Educational ArticlesIn the NewsVaping| 15/07/2024

New vaping laws update

Vaping/e-cigarette reforms have been continuously implemented across Australia this year. Things are always changing in this space, and it can…
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Prevention Programs for students| 12/06/2024

Health4Life coming soon!

OurFutures are excited to be adding the Health4Life program to our suite of evidence-based, curriculum-aligned online health modules! The Health4Life…
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In the NewsMedia ReleasesVaping| 17/04/2024

OurFutures Vaping program showcased by Federal Ministers

  (L-R) Kate Ross Senior Research Program Officer, Professor Cath Chapman, Ken Wallace CEO OurFutures Institute, The Honourable Federal Education…
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Youth Mental Health| 08/04/2024

How to have a conversation with your teen about mental health – a guide for parents

Adolescence is a formative time of exploration, development, and multiple physical, emotional, social and psychological changes. Emotional ups and downs…
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Prevention Programs for students| 20/03/2024

The evidence behind our prevention programs

The OurFutures programs have been rigorously evaluated across 8 large cluster randomised controlled trials in Australia (with 240 schools, >21,000…
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Vaping| 13/03/2024

How to have a conversation with your teen about vaping

Young people may be exposed to e-cigarettes (“vapes”) via friends, social media, or other sources. Ongoing open, honest communication with…
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