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AlcoholDrug useIn the News| 07/10/2026

Youth drug and alcohol prevention programs need evidence, not just good intentions

By Anthea Jirgens, Director of Strategic Engagement, OurFutures Institute When it comes to protecting young people from harm, good intentions…
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In the NewsVaping| 24/09/2026

OurFutures Vaping Program wins Eureka Prize

We’re incredibly proud to celebrate the researchers behind the OurFutures Vaping Program, who have been awarded the 2026 UNSW Eureka…
24/09/2026Read More
In the NewsMedia ReleasesPrevention Programs for studentsVaping| 15/10/2025

Celebrating the Launch of the Vaping Prevention Program

On 13 August 2025, the OurFutures Institute proudly launched the Vaping Prevention Program at the University of Sydney’s Chau Chak…
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In the NewsMedia ReleasesPrevention Programs for studentsVaping| 15/10/2025

Landmark Research Announced in Parliamentary Press Conference

On 29 July 2025, the OurFutures Institute proudly unveiled the results of the world’s first randomised controlled trial into vaping…
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Two high school students talking about the harms of vaping
In the NewsVaping| 29/07/2025

OurFutures Vaping Prevention Trial Results

When we talk about being evidence-based at OurFutures, we’re not just talking about any type of evidence. We’re talking about…
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Drug useEducational ArticlesIn the News| 04/02/2025

What is CanKet and what are the side effects?

CanKet (also known as 2F-NENDCK) is a novel synthetic recreational drug, only recently discovered in 2022 by scientists from The…
04/02/2025Read More
In the NewsVaping| 28/11/2024

OurFutures Vaping Program in the media

There has been a considerable amount of media coverage on the exciting national roll-out of our Vaping Prevention Program for…
28/11/2024Read More
In the NewsMedia ReleasesVaping| 15/11/2024

National roll-out of OurFutures Vaping Prevention program for young Australians

This week the Hon Mark Butler MP (Minister for Health and Aged Care) made the exciting announcement that the federal…
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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 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…
15/07/2024Read More