An award-winning alcohol education program has had a refresh, with a new website launched this week to make it even easier for Australian teachers to access this free, curriculum-aligned resource.
Smashed is an alcohol education and attitudinal change program that involves an interactive theatre experience in schools and a powerful film-based e-learning course.
Since kicking off in Australia in 2018, students in every state and territory in the country have experienced Smashed and learned about the risks of underage drinking.
Sophia, a Year 8 student from Catholic Regional College Caroline Springs, experienced a Smashed performance at her school recently and said the program had changed her perception of alcohol.
“I loved Smashed. I think it was very enjoyable and I liked how they presented it in a way that we could all relate to,” she said.
“Smashed has confirmed I don’t want to drink until I’m 18 or above. You have to be careful when you drink because it can impact your future.”
Smashed has been provided to more than 240,000 students in Years 8, 9 and 10 at more than 700 schools across the country.
Smashed was created in collaboration with young people and combines drama with interactive workshops to help them understand the facts, causes and consequences of underage drinking.
Smashed is delivered in Australia by Gibber Educational and is sponsored by Diageo Australia.
