NZIPS 2008/2009 Alcohol Community Safety Forum South Island

agenda  Introduction – who we are?  Alcohol and safety introduction  Local alcohol strategies  National resources available  Morning tea  Interactive session - Working together  Where to from here?

ALAC’s vision A New Zealand drinking culture that supports the moderate use of alcohol so that whänau and communities enjoy life, free from alcohol harms.

safety and alcohol What we know?  Alcohol harm costs between $1 Billion and $4 Billion  3.9% of total deaths alcohol related  Crime related costs – $240 million  Substantial amount weekend crime alcohol-related

safety and alcohol cont What we know cont?  Up to 70% of weekend Emergency Department presentations  93 fatal traffic crashes in 2006 where alcohol was involved  In % of drownings  12-times increased risk of a fall when alcohol involved  Positive association between liquor outlet density and alcohol related harms

the way we work

our direction  Policy and Advocacy  Skills, Knowledge and information  Community Action and Community Programmes  Drinking Environments  Services and Settings

how aware are New Zealanders?  Nearly all adults have seen, heard, or read something about our drinking habits  After prompting, 94 percent of adults recalled seeing at least one of the television advertisements  Nearly all adults are aware of the “It’s not the drinking, it’s how we’re drinking” message  Over half of drinkers have though about or have made changes to how much they drink

what are New Zealanders thinking?  Over half adult New Zealanders thinking about harm to themselves and others, resulting from their drinking  Over half adult New Zealanders identifying a wide range of harms resulting from their drinking (including relationship-type harms)  These results have been recorded for all priority groups, including Maori and Pacific peoples, parents and Young people.

what’s coming up at ALAC?  Christmas campaign and Great Summer Party Guide  Research  Sale and Supply of Liquor and Liquor Enforcement Bill and the Law Commission Review of the Sale of Liquor Act 1989  NAAP  Development of Mäori, Pacific People and Young People strategies  Community Action  Regional work  Work with Local Authorities

what is being done locally? Local Government Interventions  Legislation  Operational Interventions  Alcohol accords, Partnerships with Police/Health Groups, Monitoring and Enforcement, Partnerships of local hospitality associations, Robust Liquor Policies, Liquor Liaison Groups, One way door policies Community Interventions  YATA, SADD, Community Boards, Residents Associations Research  Manukau,, Wellington/Hawkes Bay Emergency Department

pulling it all together Strategies to reduce alcohol-related harm  Strategic thinking  Opportunity to take stock  Ability to address unique needs and aspirations

benefits  Raises the profile of alcohol issues  Encourages a joined-up approach  Clearly defines responsibilities  Opportunity for partners to show they are fulfilling their obligations  Reduces alcohol related harm/injuries and increases community safety

developing an alcohol strategy? 1.Building Partnerships 2.Data gathering and analysis 3.Setting targets and priorities 4.Developing a strategic framework 5.Drafting the strategy 6.Implementation and communication 7.Monitoring, evaluation and review

alcohol resources  What’s out there?  Examples of tools, resources, information, best practice models and support  What would they look like in this region?

where to from here?  Locally  Regionally  Nationally  Breaking down the silos  What resources would you find useful? What would make your jobs easier  How are we going to monitor this?  12 month regular catch up