What happens next at the pool party?
Watch the full video to find out.
We've all been there...
There's nothing we look forward to more than a barbecue, celebration or party with our mates. But sometimes these occasions can get out of hand. We've all been at a party where arguments and fights have broken out. Sometimes, we might have regrets after a big night. Besides arguing and fights, other signs of when alcohol may be impacting you include:
- hangovers
- you've been hurt or injured
- you have fallen over
- you've felt ashamed
- lost friends
- your family are angry with your drinking
- memory loss
- you've injured a friend or someone else
- Police become involved
How can you make a change?
If these things have happened to you and you feel like it's time to make a change, here are some things you can do.
- Do not drink and drive
- Never leave your drink unattended
- Count your drinks - keep bottle tops in your pocket so you know how many you've had
- Limit the number of shots you drink
- Don't scull your drinks
- Remember to eat
- Drink a glass of water between each drink
Need help?
Reach out for support if you're finding it hard. Learning strategies to avoid unhealthy behaviours is nothing to be ashamed of and could save your life.
Talk to a trusted mate or family member
Contact your local headspace office
Contact your local Health District Drug and Alcohol Services
See your GP
Call 24/7:
- Lifeline: 131 114
- Kids Line: 1800 551 800
- Alcohol and Drug Information Service: 1800 250 015
If needed call the Ambulance 000 - they are NOT the Police.
ABOUT THIS CAMPAIGN
This StorySong entitled 'Pool Party' was co-written by Ms Wendy Munro and Dr Kylie Bailey who have over 20 years' experience in drug and alcohol health. The story is based on their clinical experiences with young people.
The music was written by Mr Jordan Munro.
The animation and the final production of Pool Party was co-designed with the below staff and recent graduates from the School of Creative Industries, University of Newcastle.
Animation and Filmmaking: School of Creative Industries, UON
Dr Jane Shadbolt and Mr Jack McGrath
Ms Sue Carson, Mr Joshua Studley and Mr Brandon Yarnold (Musicians)
Mr Daniel Cooper, Eden Wilson and Michelle Farran (Animators and Illustrators)
Ethics: School of Medicine and Public Health
Dr Kylie Bailey
Ms Hannah Cootes
Hunter Primary Care:
Ms Brenda Ryan, Mrs Carla Torell and Ms Ruth McLeod
headspace, Newcastle
Mr Amir Salem and Mr Byron Williams (headspace Newcastle)
Newcastle headspace Youth Reference Group