NZIPS 2008/2009 Alcohol Community Safety Forum South Island

1. NZIPS 2008/2009Alcohol Community Safety Forum South Island

2. 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?

3. 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.

4. 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

5. 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 2007 19% of drownings • 12-times increased risk of a fall when alcohol involved • Positive association between liquor outlet density and alcohol related harms

6. the way we work

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

8. 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

9. 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.

10. 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

11. 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

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

13. 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

14. developing an alcohol strategy? • Building Partnerships • Data gathering and analysis • Setting targets and priorities • Developing a strategic framework • Drafting the strategy • Implementation and communication • Monitoring, evaluation and review

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

16. 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