MATTERS OF
SUBSTANCE
An awareness guide for parents, teachers and young people
In the early 2000s, the Drug Awareness & Relief Foundation (Drug ARM) responded to the need for reliable, accessible alcohol and other drug information for young people. For more than 20 years, the Matters of Substance manual has been updated and distributed free of charge to students through local schools, thanks to the generous support of community sponsors who recognise the importance of equipping young people to make healthy, informed decisions.
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In 2026, Drug ARM is expanding this commitment - ensuring parents, caregivers, and teachers have trustworthy and up‑to‑date information, especially in an era of artificial intelligence, misinformation and online content that can easily mislead even the most caring adults.
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All editorial content is reviewed by our experienced health promotion team, drawing on more than 175 years of organisational history in community awareness, education and harm minimisation.
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In addition to providing young people and caregivers with factual, objective information about alcohol and other drugs, the manual also supports conversations about topics such as:
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mental health
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body image
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peer pressure
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emerging concerns relevant to young people today
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A portion of each sponsorship also contributes directly to Drug ARM’s counselling and outreach programs that support individuals and families experiencing hardship.
ABOUT THE PUBLICATION
HOW IT WORKS
Drug ARM Updates the Manual
Sponsors fund community access
Schools receive the latest edition
Our health promotion team reviews and updates Matters of Substance to ensure it contains current, evidence‑based information on alcohol and other drugs.
Local businesses and organisations are approached to help cover publishing and distribution costs, allowing the manual to be provided to schools at no cost.
Matters of Substance is delivered directly to schools in the region to share with students, parents and teachers.
Download the Media Kit for full advertising specifications and production requirements.
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Finished artwork should be supplied as high‑resolution PDFs
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All images must be 300 dpi
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Fonts must be embedded
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Colours must be converted to CMYK
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Print options file is available on request
MEDIA KIT
DIRECT DEPOSIT DETAILS
EFT Westpac
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BSB: 034 001
Account Number: 21 0531
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Please return remittance advice with your payment to:
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sponsorships@mattersofsubstance.org.au
PO Box 6358 Logan Road, Mt Gravatt QLD 4122
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We are also able to take credit card payment, money order, and cheque. Please contact our office for more information on alternative payment methods.
DOWNLOAD MEDIA KIT
Programs for Children Phone: 07 3326 2305 has been appointed by the Drug Awareness & Relief Foundation (DRUG ARM) as the only authorised publishing partner of the Matters of Substance manual.
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If you are approached to sponsor or advertise, or if you receive an invoice, please ensure the organisation can demonstrate:
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the Drug Awareness & Relief Foundation (Australia) trading as DRUG ARM name, emblem and correct contact details
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legitimate, easily verifiable publishing credentials
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the ability to provide proof of publication without delay
Your diligence helps protect the integrity of the program and ensures your support reaches the communities who need it most.
Dr Dennis Young AM
Chief Advocate
Drug Awareness & Relief Foundation (DRUG ARM)
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