Raising a mocktail to alcohol awareness
The Collective with Commissioner James Condon and Network Ten news presenter Matt Doran at the Alcohol Awareness Week Mocktail Launch Party at The Canopy on Hyde. (Photo by Grant Turner)
“What’s the real cost of alcohol?” was the question posed at the inaugural Alcohol Awareness Week mocktail party in Sydney, where guests enjoyed delicious drinks and fun entertainment – without a bottle in sight.
Held on Wednesday 23 October at The Canopy on Hyde, special guests included Network Ten news presenter Matt Doran, Commissioner James Condon, entrepreneur and blogger Ruby Jacenko, model Jordan Stenmark, and band The Collective, who performed on the night.
Matt Doran emceed the evening’s events, and he spoke about the cost of alcohol for Australians, both financially and socially.
“In a monetary sense for Australia, it’s a huge drain on resources. But as a social problem, it’s almost unrivalled in terms of the impact it’s having on families. Things like what the Salvos are running this week are critical.”
Roy Morgan research commissioned by The Salvation Army found that 60.1 per cent of people aged 18-34 think the amount of alcohol advertising and promotion young people under 25 see these days encourages them to drink more.
Commissioner James Condon says Alcohol Awareness Weekis important in geting the message out to people that there are other ways to enjoy life without alcohol.
“Alcohol is so destructive to the individual, to the body, to the mind, to family, and to community, and there are choices that one can make,” says Commissioner Condon.
Oasis Initiative School Liason Consultant, Bee Orsini, attended the event with a number of Salvo Ambassadors; high schools students who are looking to make a difference in their world.
“Just because they’re young leaders, it doesn’t mean they’re exempt from the risks of what can happen in your life,” says Bee Orsini.
“I’m thrilled to have been involved with the Salvos for the last few years on various projects,” says Matt Doran. “I just think the contribution The Salvation Army makes to this country is almost unrivalled.”
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