Amity Community Services

11/06/2026

📢VSU REPORTING PLATFORM📢

If you see VSU activity or find paraphernalia such as deodorant/dry shampoo cans, nangs etc in public areas, you can report it quickly and anonymously through our online form. The VSU Reporting Platform helps to monitor and respond to volatile substance use (VSU) in our community.

🕒 It takes just 2 minutes to complete
🧾 All information is de-identified
🌐 Visit our website to make a report: https://www.amity.org.au/

10/06/2026

Our team are at City of Palmerston Library today holding an information hub until 12pm. Come say hi 👋

09/06/2026

Reducing supply is a powerful prevention tool - when retailers take steps to manage access to inhalants, it supports safer communities and protects young people from harm.

https://dovetail.org.au/training/how-can-retailers-help-reduce-the-supply-of-inhalants/detail

13/05/2026

This study reinforces that gambling harm prevention isn’t just about awareness - clear, practical guidelines for safer betting can play an important role in reducing risk and supporting wellbeing.

Explore safer sports betting strategies to protect your health and practice moderation in your betting habits.

08/05/2026

Nitrous Oxide Harm Reduction and Dangers. Taken from Hi-Ground’s “Straight Up!” booklet, created as real talk drug education that young people explained is hard to find.

01/05/2026

Our gambling officer, Stacey has been in Katherine this week talking with gaming venues about gambling harm minimisation.

24/04/2026

Starting off the dry season right with our first team building BBQ breakfast 😍

21/04/2026

What exactly is ice (Crystal methamphetamine), and what are its effects?

Discover the facts about ice (crystal methamphetamine), a stimulant speeding up brain-body messages. Learn its effects, risks, and dangers of overdose.

18/04/2026

A strong reminder that effective responses to volatile substance use go beyond “just say no” - harm minimisation focuses on practical strategies to keep young people safer while building pathways to support.

This video provides an example of the three pillars of harm minimisation—supply reduction, demand reduction, and harm reduction—demonstrated through an increase of young people inhaling deodorant can fumes for intoxication.

16/04/2026

A positive step for gambling harm prevention - reducing exposure to gambling advertising, especially for young people, is key to preventing harm before it starts.

Gambling ads to be partially restricted on television and radio, with opt-out rules for online promotions and a ban in stadiums and on jerseys under reforms unveiled by Labor.