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World Drug Day Webinar Series: Supporting Youth in Schools and Communities

  

In recognition of World Drug Day 2025, SADAG — in partnership with the National Department of Basic Education, Gauteng Department of Education, and the Gauteng Department of Social Development — is proud to host a powerful 3-part Webinar Series focusing on youth and Substance Abuse in the education sector. Taking place from 24–26 June, this free online series is designed to equip educators, parents, youth leaders, caregivers, social workers, learner support agents, and school management teams with practical knowledge, tools, and strategies to tackle substance use challenges in schools, classrooms, and communities. Each webinar will be hosted on Zoom and streamed LIVE on SADAG’s Facebook page.
DBE Webinar 24 June 
Part 1 – Tuesday, 24 June at 14:30 – 15:30:

 

The Science Behind School-Based Prevention Interventions with Director of Psychosocial Support of the Department of Basic Education Sibongile Monareng, Regional Advisor: United Nations on Drugs and Crime Gunasekaran Rengaswamy and Deputy Director: National Department of Social Development Vathiswa Dlangamandla. Register via this link:


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DBE Webinar 24 June
Part 2 – Wednesday, 25 June at 18:30 – 19:30:

 

“When Is a Little Too Much?” – Youth Substance Abuse and Harmful Behaviour with Speakers: Clinical Psychologist Neil Amoore, SADAG Substance Abuse Coordinator Tebogo Ramadiro and SADAG Operations Director Cassey Chambers. Register via this link:

 

 “When Is a Little Too Much?” – Youth Substance Abuse and Harmful Behaviour


DBE Webinar 24 June
Part 3 – Thursday, 26 June at 14:30 – 15:30::

 

Addressing the Substance Use Crisis in Schools and Classrooms with speakers:
Gauteng Department of Social Development - Art Director Substance Abuse Programme Gauteng Department of Education - Directorate: Learner Psychosocial Support Brennand Smith. Register via this link: 

 

Addressing the Substance Use Crisis in Schools and Classrooms

 

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the conversation and strengthen the support system for our youth. Together, we can build safer, healthier learning environments. 


 

 

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