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Alcohol is the most widely used legal drug in Australia, however its consumption carries with it a number of risks. In 2001, 1.5 million Australian adults (11%) consumed alcohol in risky or high risk amounts. This book examines the extent of alcohol consumption in Australia by adults and under-aged drinkers and presents information on the adverse health and social risks of excessive alcohol use. Topics in this book include: the effects of alcohol on the body and behaviour; alcoholism; drink driving; under-age drinking; binge drinki... read more

An understanding of child protection is part of good practice for all early years settings. Workers and students who have regular contact with children and families have a central role to play because of their knowledge of and concern for individual children. Yet, if unprepared, early years workers can find themselves on the sidelines of child protection, uncertain about the best action to take. This revised edition of "Child Protection" has been expanded to make it truly comprehensive for all those working in playgroups and nurser... read more

All childminders must now complete a Local Authority course before registering as a professional. This core text provides a basic and colourful introduction to the subject, providing prospective childminders with the right level of practical detail they need. Each chapter includes a check list of essential skills, helpful hints boxes, and further professional development resources.

Based on the most recent national survey, almost 40% of the Australian population aged 14 years and over has used an illicit or illegal drug at least once in their life and nearly 17% has used at least once in the previous 12 months. This book looks at what the most used illicit drugs are, and explores the following issues: health risks, addiction and treatment; crime and punishment involving drug offences; and the impact of illicit drug use on families and society in general.

Most people want to be accepted by their peers. Peer pressure can be a positive influence and encourage us to do our best, however it can also have negative consequences. The pressure to ‘fit in’ with friends, at school or at work can affect the way you talk, dress and behave. It can be direct, indirect, or sometimes the pressure can even come from yourself. Peer pressure can influence us to do something we usually would not do, or prevent us from doing something that we would like to do. This book is a useful guide in explaining w... read more

Sexual abuse is a confronting and often hidden crime in our society, leaving many victims, often children, experiencing ongoing suffering and trauma. This book looks at what to do when sexual violence and abuse occurs, and how can victims be helped and perpetrators be brought to justice and rehabilitated.