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MEDIA RELEASE: Boost for male health as Flinders University joins research alliance
Flinders joins the Masonic Charities Trust and existing FCMHW research partners the University of Adelaide, the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI) and Menzies School of Health Research.
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Unmasking Inequalities Panel 1 Minority Responses to COVID19
This panel featuring Professor James Smith discusses the ways in which the COVID-19 crisis exposes the differential treatment of minoritized communities.
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NT’s experience shows there’s much more work needed on booze
An evaluation of the NT’s program by the Menzies School of Health in 2018 offers food for thought for WA.
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EXPERT REACTION: NHMRC Alcohol Guidelines - No more than 10 a week and 4 a day
Professor James Smith is a Father Frank Flynn Fellow (Harm Minimisation) and Head of the Alcohol, Other Drugs and Gambling team at Menzies School of Health Research.
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Health experts deny booze rules 'crusade'
James Smith, head of the alcohol, other drugs and gambling team at the Menzies School of Health Research, said the committee was focused on lowering the risk of harms from alcohol at a population wide level.
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Understanding health literacy among young Aboriginal men and boys in the NT
New research is showing how Facebook can be useful to develop broader understandings of health literacy among young Aboriginal males in the Northern Territory.
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Community leaders call for Woolworths Directors to abandon plans for Dan Murphy’s superstore
Today community leaders and organisations have released an open letter calling on the Woolworths Board to stop its plans to build one of Australia’s biggest Dan Murphy’s within walking distance of three dry Aboriginal communities.
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Launch of the Freemasons Centre for Male Health and Wellbeing NT
View the Darwin launch of the Freemasons Centre for Male Health and Wellbeing .
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The Freemasons Centre for Male Health and Wellbeing (FCMHW) is set to launch in the Northern Territory
The research alliance will initially involve Masonic Charities, Menzies School of Health Research (Menzies), the University of Adelaide, Flinders University and the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute, with the potential for other groups to join in future.
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EXPERT REACTION: Aussie smoking rate falls, alcohol consumption stable, but use of some illicit drugs is up
Professor James Smith provides commentary on results about alcohol and other drugs from the National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2019 released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.
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Webinar | Understanding intersections between health, gender, & culture Young Aboriginal
Fulbright Scholar, Prof James Smith, School of Social Work, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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Q&A with Menzies Fulbright scholar, Professor James Smith
Prof James Smith has recently returned from his Fulbright Scholar Program in the US, providing insight into life during COVID-19 in the states.
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Listening to the Voices of Young Indigenous Males About Their Health and Wellbeing: Lessons from Australia
Prof James Smith presents his research to the Southern Plains Tribal Health Board in Oklahoma , USA.
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Director’s Communiqué | Issue 21 November 2019
Uncle Mick and Jesse John Fleay met with Professor James Smith and his team at Menzies School of Research in Darwin.
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ABC News: Alcohol-related domestic violence and assaults drop
Alcohol-related domestic violence and assaults drop dramatically one year on from floor price introduction
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Sunday Territorian - Bushranger
Mention of Menzies Tuesday Seminar
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Sunday Territorian | Liquor watches drunk on power
Sunday Soapbox opinion piece - Hayley Sorensen - mentions Menzies research on the costs and harms of alcohol consumption in the Northern Territory
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Campus Morning Mail | The Alcohol and Drug Foundation 2019 research award goes to Menzies School of Health Research
The Alcohol and Drug Foundation 2019 research award goes to the Alcohol, Other Drugs and Gambling Team at the Menzies School of Health Research, in Darwin
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MENZIES SCHOOL OF HEALTH RESEARCH RECOGNISED WITH NATIONAL AWARD
Menzies School of Health Research, has won the Research Award at the 2019 National Alcohol and Other Drugs Excellence and Innovation Awards in Melbourne.
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Bottlo's 'burden of proof' | NT News
Prof James Smith provides evidence to NT Liqour Comission.
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CENTRALIAN ADVOCATE | Grog rehab bed shortage
Professor James Smith from the Menzies School of Health Research said investing more in brief interventions would save a great deal of money.
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NT News | NT Rehab beds short
There is a significant unmet demand for alcohol -related treatment in the Territory a new study has found.
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One in every 33 people in Northern Territory seeks treatment for alcohol problems
Menzies researcher Professor James Smith, said the study highlighted a gap between met and unmet demands for treatment services.
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Thousands of Territorians are accessing alcohol treatment
Researchers have found there were 42,871 episodes/encounters for alcohol treatment in NT in 2016/17.
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Demand Study for Alcohol Treatment Services in the NT
The study was jointly led by Menzies and the University of New South Wales, in partnership with the Aboriginal Medical Services Alliance of the NT (AMSANT).
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drinktank | Understanding the harm of alcohol consumption
On Drink Tank today, Professor James Smith from the Menzies School of Health Research looks at a couple of the major policies adopted by the government which were influential in securing this award for the Territory.
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The social and economic costs and harms of alcohol consumption
This report presents an overview of the social and economic costs and harms of alcohol consumption in the Northern Territory (NT).
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Counting the social, economic costs of alcohol harm
ABC Kimberley | The costs and harm of alcohol consumption have been analysed by Menzies School of Health in the Northern Territory.
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Counting the social, economic costs of alcohol harm
ABC Kimberley | The costs and harm of alcohol consumption have been analysed by Menzies School of Health in the Northern Territory.
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Curious Darwin: Do Darwin residents really drink more than other Aussies
A report released this month by the Menzies School of Health Research shows that the NT does indeed have the highest rates of alcohol consumption per capita in Australia.
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According to NT government, their alcohol reforms are working
The social and economic cost of alcohol-related harm in the NT has increased according to research released by the Menzies School of Health Research.
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NT News | Alcohol related problems are costing Territory Taxpayers
Menzies School of Health Research | social and economic costs of alcohol in the Northern Territory.
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Mix 104.9 Katie Wolf with Professor James Smith
Social and Economic Costs and Harms of Alcohol Consumption in the Northern Territory.
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NT govt claims grog reforms are working
The social and economic cost of alcohol-related harm in the NT had increased from $642 million in 2009 to $1.38 billion per year, research released on Thursday by the Menzies School of Health Research said.
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Katherine goes against the trend on alcohol harm
Further, research conducted by the Menzies School of Health Research shows the social and economic cost of alcohol-related harm in the NT has increased from $642 million in 2009 to $1.38 billion per year.
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NTG Release | Alcohol Reforms are Cutting Crime
Further, research conducted by the Menzies School of Health Research shows the social and economic cost of alcohol-related harm in the NT has increased from $642 million in 2009 to $1.38 billion per year.
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Health survey of male Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander in the NT
The Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Gambling (AODG) Unit at Menzies School of Health Research is leading a research project relating to Health Literacy Among Young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Males in the NT.
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More banned drinkers busted trying to buy grog in Katherine than anywhere else
The independent evaluation overseen by Menzies School of Health Research points to a reduction in the supply of alcohol to problem drinkers and reductions for individuals whose alcohol related behaviour was causing repeat offending.
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Safer Communities: BDR Evaluation Shows Positive Results
The independent evaluation overseen by Menzies School of Health Research points to a reduction in the supply of alcohol to problem drinkers and reductions for individuals whose alcohol related behaviour was causing repeat offending.
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Menzies researcher wins prestigious Fulbright Scholar Award
Professor James Smith has been awarded an internationally renowned Fulbright Scholar Award.
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'Long-grassers' admit easy access to grog despite reintroduction of banned drinker register
A six-month review of the BDR conducted by the Menzies School of Health Research showed it was having an impact, but was not intended to work effectively in isolation.
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NT News | Data is lacking in BDR
The banned drinker register turns one tomorrow, but the NT Government is yet to begin to collect hospital data to evaluate its success.
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NT Government media release | Evaluation of BDR
Safer Communities and Generational Change: Alcohol Reform Progress Update Report and BDR Evaluation Response
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Katherine Times | Alcohol reforms rolled out, BDR on track
The BDR Evaluation covers the first 6 months of operation and was conducted independently by Menzies School of Health Research and released in June 2018.
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NT Government | Evaluation Shows BDR Working to Cut Supply of Alcohol to Problem Drinkers
Menzies School of Health Research has provided independent oversight of the 6-month process evaluation of the implementation of the BDR.
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BDR is working, Govt says
Minister Fyles said Menzies School of Health Research has provided independent oversight, and that report is now available online for all Territorians to read.
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Hospitalizations spike as booze bill hits hard | NT News
Professor James Smith comments on government policy, hospital data and harm-minimisation strategies.
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EXPERT REACTION: NT to be first jurisdiction in Australia with minimum floor price on alcohol
The Northern Territory will become the first Australian jurisdiction to put a floor price on alcohol. The NT Government says that it would implement a minimum $1.30 floor price per standard drink for all alcoholic beverages. Aussie experts react to the story
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Alcohol harm minimisation investments welcomed by leading NT research institute
Menzies School of Health Research (Menzies) has welcomed the investment in alcohol harm minimisation strategies released today by the Northern Territory Government in The Northern Territory Alcohol Harm Minimisation Action Plan 2018-19.
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MJA Podcasts 2018 Episode 2: Men's health, with A/Prof James Smith
Professor James Smith discusses the importance of investing in men's health, particularly for vulnerable groups.
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A Katherine solution to a Katherine problem
The Katherine community decided there must be another avenue - Thomason Opie from Katherine Youth Justice Reinvestment Group