NCPIC - National Cannabis Prevention and Information Centre

NCPIC Helpline

Do you need help or advice?

Call the Cannabis Information and Helpline

1800 30 40 50*

*Free call nationally, standard call rates may apply from mobiles

Teachers

Follow the links below to access information specifically designed for Teachers as well as general workforce information.

MAKINGtheLINK

A new program developed by Orygen in association with NCPIC, MAKING the LINK is a school based program to promote helpseeking for cannabis use and mental health problems. Click here to find out more.

Climate Schools

Climate Schools provides online health education courses which aim to empower students to gain knowledge about their health and wellbeing. It has been developed by researchers and practitioners from the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC) and the Clinical Research Unit for Anxiety and Depression (CRUfAD) at St Vincent’s Hospital, Sydney. Click here for more information.

Stories About Cannabis by Young People

Read their stories and answer questions about cannabis. Stories cover a range of topics including bongs vs. joints, sniffer dogs, cannabis & driving, passive smoking and more. Click here to read the stories.

Poster and Short Film Competitions

NCPIC runs annual Poster and Short Film Competitions which teachers are invited to offer to their students. For more information about thisand previous year's themes and competition entry forms and winners, please click here. NCPIC has also launched its inaugural Indigenous Music Competition, which is open to all Indigenous Australians.

Cannabis Information

NCPIC produces a comprehensive range of evidence-based information to assist the workforce. Click here to access Factsheets, Resources, Assessment Tools and forms for ordering various resources.