National Centre for Education and Training on Addiction - NCETA

National Centre for Education and Training on Addiction - NCETA Research, consultancy, training, workforce development & resources on alcohol, tobacco & other drugs.

Thank you to The Salvation Army Australia’s Toward Independence Sobering Up Unit and Warrondi Engage & Link Day Program,...
01/09/2026

Thank you to The Salvation Army Australia’s Toward Independence Sobering Up Unit and Warrondi Engage & Link Day Program, The Salvation Army for hosting the NCETA team during a recent site visit.

We greatly appreciated the opportunity to hear about the valuable support these services provide, learn more about their programs, and see firsthand the impact of their work. The team’s commitment, compassion, and dedication to supporting people in the community is truly inspiring.

Thank you for the warm welcome and for generously sharing your knowledge and insights. It was a privilege to connect with your team and gain a deeper understanding of the important impact these services have in the community. 💙

We are pleased to have Victoria Kostadinov represent the team at the HER Mind, HER Health women’s mental health conferen...
01/09/2026

We are pleased to have Victoria Kostadinov represent the team at the HER Mind, HER Health women’s mental health conference on the Gold Coast this week. Victoria presented her poster on ‘Gender-Based Barriers to Alcohol Treatment Engagement for Women: A Systematic Review’ sharing important research on the barriers women may experience when seeking and engaging with alcohol treatment.

Congratulations, Victoria, on showcasing this important work!

💜 Today we join communities around the world in recognising International Overdose Awareness Day.We remember those lost ...
31/08/2026

💜 Today we join communities around the world in recognising International Overdose Awareness Day.

We remember those lost to overdose, honour those grieving, and acknowledge the ongoing efforts of individuals, communities and organisations working to reduce overdose-related harms.

Tonight, Parliament House in Adelaide’s CBD will be illuminated in purple as part of a global tribute to lives lost to overdose and a shared commitment to reducing overdose-related harms.

📣 Abstract submissions and registrations are open for the 2027 Oceania To***co Control Conference (OTCC 2027)!Join resea...
28/08/2026

📣 Abstract submissions and registrations are open for the 2027 Oceania To***co Control Conference (OTCC 2027)!

Join researchers, practitioners, policymakers and advocates in Adelaide from 10-12 March 2027 to share evidence, innovations and approaches to to***co control. Abstract submissions close 1 September 2026, and Early Bird registration closes 30 October 2026.

Find out more, submit an abstract, or register: https://www.otcc2027.com.au/

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✨ Great to see the official launch of the State Public Health Plan today.Jacquie Bowden joined leaders and stakeholders ...
21/08/2026

✨ Great to see the official launch of the State Public Health Plan today.

Jacquie Bowden joined leaders and stakeholders from across the public health sector to mark the launch of the Plan, which sets out key priorities and a shared vision for improving the health and wellbeing of South Australians over the next five years.

A valuable opportunity to connect, share insights, and reflect on how we can collectively improve public health outcomes.

SA Health

📢 New research published in Public Health Nutrition examined Australian consumers’ awareness, understanding and percepti...
16/08/2026

📢 New research published in Public Health Nutrition examined Australian consumers’ awareness, understanding and perceptions towards nutrition claims on alcohol labels, such as “low carb”, “zero sugar”, and “vegan friendly”.

Among 2,028 Australian adults who regularly drink alcohol:
🔹 More than half (57%) reported seeing at least one type of nutrition claim frequently in the past six months, with carbohydrate (32%) and sugar (31%) claims most frequently recalled.

🔹 Around one-third to one-half of participants agreed that the nutrition claims were true, easy to understand, and relevant. Most participants considered access to claims’ content important, particularly sugar (76%) and calories (73%).

🔹 Younger participants reported higher awareness of nutrition claim types, and younger age was consistently associated with more positive attitudes towards nutrition claims.

These findings suggest that nutrition claims on alcohol labels are often viewed positively by consumers, raising important public health concerns. As these claims become more common in alcohol marketing, stronger regulation is needed to ensure consumers have access to accurate, objective, and evidence-based health and nutritional information.

🔗 Read the paper here: https://doi.org/10.1017/S1368980026103395

Victoria Kostadinov, Simone Pettigrew, Ashlea Bartram, Christina Norris, Asad Yusoff, Bella Sträuli, Paula O’Brien, Michelle Jongenelis, Aimee Brownbill, Tanya Chikritzhs and Jacquie Bowden

Thank you to everyone who stopped by the NCETA stand at the Road to Research event yesterday, hosted by the Flinders Hea...
11/08/2026

Thank you to everyone who stopped by the NCETA stand at the Road to Research event yesterday, hosted by the Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute (FHMRI).

It was great to connect with students interested in Honours, Masters and PhD research pathways and discuss opportunities in the alcohol, to***co and other drugs (ATOD) sector.

We have student opportunities available for 2026/27 across a range of projects addressing real-world industry needs, including AOD workforce development and welcome students interested in developing their own research ideas with our team.

📧 If you are interested in learning more, contact us at [email protected]

👟 The NCETA team was proud to take part in this morning.Thank you to Hutt St Centre for hosting a fantastic event, and...
07/08/2026

👟 The NCETA team was proud to take part in this morning.

Thank you to Hutt St Centre for hosting a fantastic event, and to everyone who came together to raise awareness and support for people experiencing homelessness. We’re grateful to have been part of it. 💙

It’s not too late to make a donation, we’d greatly appreciate your support. Every contribution helps make a difference.
💙 https://www.walkamile.org.au/fundraisers/nceta

👟 We’re lacing up for Walk A Mile in My Boots!Members of the NCETA team will be taking part in this year’s, Walk A Mile ...
04/08/2026

👟 We’re lacing up for Walk A Mile in My Boots!

Members of the NCETA team will be taking part in this year’s, Walk A Mile In My Boots, a fundraising event hosted by Hutt St Centre to raise awareness and support for people experiencing homelessness.

We’re proud to be participating and raising funds to support the vital work Hutt St Centre does every day alongside people facing homelessness and housing insecurity.

If you’re able to make a donation, we’d greatly appreciate your support. Every contribution helps make a difference.
💙 https://www.walkamile.org.au/fundraisers/nceta

📢 New research published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs examined how health-oriented claims on alcohol p...
30/07/2026

📢 New research published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs examined how health-oriented claims on alcohol product labels (such as “zero sugar”, “low carb” and “low calorie”) influence self-reported consumer perceptions and intended purchasing and consumption.

Among 2,028 Australian adults who regularly drink alcohol:
🔹 Around half found alcohol products with sugar (51%), preservatives/additives (49%), calorie (48%) and carbohydrate (45%) claims more appealing, and similar proportions reported being more likely to purchase alcohol products displaying these claims.

🔹 Around one-third reported they would drink more of an alcohol product if it had a sugar (33%) or calorie (31%) claim.

🔹 Younger people and people who drink at higher-risk levels were more likely than their respective counterparts to agree that claims make products more appealing and that they would be more likely to purchase and consume a product displaying a claim.

Results of this study add to the body of evidence suggesting that health-oriented claims on alcohol labels are shaping consumer perceptions and potentially also behaviours, with the perceived influence of claims greater among populations at higher risk of alcohol-related harm.

🔗 Read the paper here: https://doi.org/10.15288/jsad.25-00336

Victoria Kostadinov, Simone Pettigrew, Ashlea Bartram, Christina Norris, Asad Yusoff, Bella Sträuli, Paula O’Brien, Aimee Brownbill, Julia Stafford, Mark Petticrew, Michelle Jongenelis, Tim Stockwell and Jacquie Bowden.

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