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Educational ArticlesPrevention Programs for students| 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…
September 11, 2024Read More
Educational ArticlesIn the NewsPrevention Programs for studentsPrevention Programs for studentsVapingYouth Mental Health| 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…
September 4, 2024Read More
Educational ArticlesPrevention Programs for studentsPrevention Programs for students| August 13, 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…
August 13, 2024Read More
Drug useEducational Articles| July 22, 2024

What is Fentanyl?

Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid drug that is prescribed as an analgesic (pain reliever) for severe acute or chronic pain.…
July 22, 2024Read More
Educational ArticlesIn the NewsVaping| July 15, 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…
July 15, 2024Read More
In the NewsMedia ReleasesVaping| April 17, 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…
April 17, 2024Read More
Youth Mental Health| April 8, 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…
April 8, 2024Read More
Prevention Programs for students| March 20, 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…
March 20, 2024Read More
Vaping| March 13, 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…
March 13, 2024Read More
Vaping| March 12, 2024

What’s happening with Australia’s vape laws?

You may have heard about the vape (“e-cigarette”) bans being implemented across Australia. The federal government’s approach to address the…
March 12, 2024Read More