PMID: 16619932Apr 20, 2006Paper

Playing the game on the World Wide Web

Health Promotion Journal of Australia : Official Journal of Australian Association of Health Promotion Professionals
Linden RhodesWendy Harris

Abstract

'Celebrate - do it Safely' is a project aimed at reducing youth alcohol-related harm on the Central Coast, New South Wales (NSW). The primary focus for 2003 was to use the world wide web and the website www.celebratesafely.com.au to raise awareness and reinforce the message of how to party safely to young people. A creative, interactive website was set up to be a local and reliable source of information regarding the risks associated with alcohol misuse. It was supported by a steering committee with diverse representation from key organisations. Content pages and links were developed to ensure access to information and contact details were simple and comprehensive. Topics such as a safe party checklist, safe driving, safe sex and protection from violence were included. Games and competitions emphasised the safe party message with clever actions and graphics created within a virtual party environment. The website was promoted by distribution of postcards throughout the school network. Radio campaigning, plus display of posters and banners throughout the area, raised the profile in the wider community. Key rings were given to young people along with free 'mocktails' to reinforce the message of safe partying. There has been an inc...Continue Reading

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