Amity Community Services

24/04/2026

Starting off the dry season right with our first team building BBQ breakfast 😍

21/04/2026

What exactly is ice (Crystal methamphetamine), and what are its effects?

Discover the facts about ice (crystal methamphetamine), a stimulant speeding up brain-body messages. Learn its effects, risks, and dangers of overdose.

18/04/2026

A strong reminder that effective responses to volatile substance use go beyond “just say no” - harm minimisation focuses on practical strategies to keep young people safer while building pathways to support.

This video provides an example of the three pillars of harm minimisation—supply reduction, demand reduction, and harm reduction—demonstrated through an increase of young people inhaling deodorant can fumes for intoxication.

16/04/2026

A positive step for gambling harm prevention - reducing exposure to gambling advertising, especially for young people, is key to preventing harm before it starts.

Gambling ads to be partially restricted on television and radio, with opt-out rules for online promotions and a ban in stadiums and on jerseys under reforms unveiled by Labor.

09/04/2026

If you’ve received the latest Spillett newsletter, make sure to check out Amity’s “See it, Report it” feature.
The QR code included will take you directly to the Volatile Substance Use (VSU) reporting platform, making it quick and easy to report any evidence of VSU or unsafe inhalant use you may come across.
All reports are completely confidential, no names or personal details are required.
Your report can help us respond quickly and keep our community safe.

02/04/2026

Have a safe and happy Easter from our team here at Amity! 🐥 We will be closed over the long weekend and will reopen on 7th April. If you, or a loved one need support during this time, please call the Gambling Helpline on 1800 858 858, the AOD National Helpline on 1800 250 015 or Lifeline on 131 114.

04/02/2026

The City of Palmerston Library hold an information hub for organisations to connect with the public and Amity are here every other month. If you would like to have a chat with our team, they will be at the library until 12pm!

16/01/2026

As part of the VSU (volatile substance use) platform rolling out, Lindsey is delivering flyers and stickers to local businesses and offices for public use. If you'd like some for your place of work, please contact Amity on 08 8944 6565 or habitwise@amity.org.au

23/12/2025

Amity Community Services will be closed tomorrow and reopening January 5th. If you, or a loved one need support during this time, please call the Gambling Helpline on 1800 858 858, the AOD National Helpline on 1800 250 015 or Lifeline on 131 114. We hope you have a safe and happy Christmas.

18/12/2025

You paid for your skins but you never owned them.
This animation is part 5/5 of an NT youth-led project about game design and in-game spending.
visit www.thearray.gg/game-research for more info on GAME: Gambling Awareness Messaging & Education

09/12/2025

Are you playing the game… or is the game playing you?
This animation is part 2/5 of an NT youth-led project about game design and in-game spending.
Visit www.thearray.gg/game-research for more info on GAME: Gambling Awareness Messaging & Education

02/12/2025

Games are fun. The money side can be complicated.

This video was co-designed with the NT gaming community as part of the Gaming Awareness Messaging & Education (GAME) Campaign — please watch and share if it rings true for you, and keep an eye out for more to come.