Guidelines for communicating about alcohol and other drugs (AOD).
The evidence-informed guidelines aim to positively influence the quality of media reporting on AOD-related issues, improve community attitudes towards people living with issues related to AOD use and increase help-seeking behaviour.
These guidelines are designed to inform, support and empower media to report safely and responsibly on AOD in ways which minimise harm, stigma and discrimination while maximising help-seeking behaviour.The guidelines were developed with assistance from the AOD sector and consumer representatives, Mindframe AOD Advisory Group members, the Australian Government Department of Health and partners and project partners the University of Newcastle.
