Queensland Remote Aboriginal Media is proud to present our new alcohol and other drug (AOD) awareness resources which we’ve developed in partnership with some of our communities.

We’ve produced 12 radio segments, as well as a series of posters, brochures and social media content.

We’d love you use this content in your communities to help reduce stigma, encourage better attitudes towards people who use drugs and alcohol, and encourage less risky behaviours when it comes to use of dugs and alcohol.

Please explore the resources below and download them, or contact ian@qram.com.au to order copies of the brochures and posters.

Produced by Queensland Remote Aboriginal Media in partnership with the Queensland Mental Health Commission

We’re all in control of our stories.

Those stories don’t need to be about alcohol or drugs.

They can be about culture, community and Country.

They can be about our health, our future and our little ones.

Your story could be about…
Taking your family out on Country,
Keeping our culture and our community strong for future generations,
or being the ancestor our children will thank.

Your story could be about…
Listening to the sound of the campfire and the bush at night,
and remembering that alcohol and drugs were never a part of our ancestor’s lives.

Your story could be about…
Knowing that drugs and alcohol can make you sick, both in the short and long term,
Remembering that what you do to your body, you do to your spirit and your mob,
and knowing that there’s no shame in seeking some help.

If alcohol or drugs are making you sick, it’s okay to reach out for help.
Have a yarn to someone at your medical service, or call 13YARN on 13 92 76.
It’s amazing what just talking to someone can do, and how many mob out there want to help.

Podcast episode from Stars and Stories, Black Star Radio’s podcast.

Podcast episode: Navigating Mental Health, Alcohol & Drug Challenges with Commissioner Ivan Frkovic.

In this episode, MJ is joined in the studio by Queensland Mental Health Commissioner Ivan Frkovic for a powerful conversation about the rising challenges of mental health, alcohol, and drug use across Far North Queensland — and what real solutions look like on the ground.

Commissioner Frkovic has been travelling across the state, speaking directly with community members, Elders, and local organisations to understand what’s working, what’s not, and what support First Nations communities need most. While every community has its own story, he explains that common pressures — financial stress, relationships, alcohol and drug use, and limited access to early support — are affecting people everywhere.

Listen to the full conversation now on Stars and Stories CLICK HERE.

Click the audio below to listen to our listen to our CSAs.
My story is not about alcohol or drugs.
It’s about taking my grandkids out on Country, keeping our culture and our community strong for future generations, and being the ancestor our children will thank.

My story is not about alcohol or drugs.
It’s about being a good role model for my little ones and my nieces and nephews, making my own strong choices, and knowing that there’s plenty of others like me doing the same.

We’re all in control of our stories.

My story is not about alcohol or drugs.
It’s about being healthy and being part of the team, being in charge and not charged up, being strong and proud.

My story is not about alcohol or drugs.
It’s about being a leader, deciding what feels right for me, and knowing that real strength is the choices you make for yourself.

My story is not about alcohol or drugs.
It’s about knowing there’s no shame in seeking help, reaching out when alcohol or drugs were making me sick, and being strong for myself, my family and my community.

My story is not about alcohol or drugs.
It’s about knowing there’s no shame in seeking help.It’s amazing what just talking to someone can do, and how many mob out there want to help.

My story is strong and it doesn’t need alcohol or drugs.
It’s about my culture, my Country and my family, listening to the sound of the campfire and the bush at night, and remembering that alcohol and drugs were never part of our ancestor’s lives.

My story is not about alcohol or drugs. It’s about being a good role model for your younger sisters, brothers, nieces and nephews.

My story is not about alcohol or drugs. It’s about keeping our culture and our community strong for future generations.

My story is not about alcohol or drugs. It’s about being healthy and being part of the team, being in charge, and not charged up, being strong and proud, because there’s more to life than the bottle.

My story is not about alcohol or drugs. It’s about knowing the harm alcohol and drugs can do to your body and mind. Knowing there’s no shame in seeking help and reaching out for support when alcohol or drugs are making you sick.

My story is not about alcohol or drugs. It’s about being a leader, deciding what feels right for me, and knowing that real strength is the choices you make for yourself.