Drugs & Alcohol Awareness
We’re committed to helping our community stay strong, safe, and connected. As part of the local Drug Action Team on the Lower Eyre Peninsula, we’re dedicated to bringing evidence-based programs to Cummins that support wellbeing and build resilience. If you’d like to learn more about the impact of drugs and alcohol, evidence around harm minimisation or if you're interested in collaborating with us on initiatives supporting changing our drinking culture, we’d love to hear from you. Please reach out, we are always looking for fresh and new ideas from our community.
Stay Social Without The Hangover- Discover the 0% Range at the Cummins Hotel
In a town that values connection and community, we believe everyone should have the freedom to celebrate their way. That’s why the Cummins Hotel now offers a great range of alcohol-free beer, wine, spirits, and pre-mixed drinks. Whether you’re driving, pacing yourself, or just prefer a hangover-free morning, there is something for you. Pop in and check out the options – because in Cummins, your choice matters.
Alcohol Statistics for Regional Australia
Did you know…
Alcohol is the most widely used drug in Australia.
Drinking levels are higher in region, rural, and remote areas compared to cities and urban areas.
People in regional and remote areas are more likely to drink frequently or at levels harmful to health . The acceptance of alcohol’s role in community and social events, limited choices for socialising, and cultural attitudes that normalise frequent or heavy alcohol use help contribute to this statistic.
These attitudes can rub off on rural young people, who are further influenced by the availability and supply of alcohol by parents.
People in their 20’s in region and remote areas are 9% more likely to drink at risky levels than those of the same age in cities.
Shanna Whan - Founder & CEO of (SITC)T
There is an online community doing amazing things
Sober in the Country is a national grassroots charity changing an ancient narrative across rural Australia by ensuring our mates know it's always #OK2SAYNO (to booze) in the bush. They're creating social impact and change by encouraging social inclusion, connecting peers to each other and to further support, and through their trademark story-telling and lived-experience advocacy. Far from being anti-alcohol or prohibitionist in their approach, Sober in the Country openly discusses the link between rural mental health and alcohol harm using straight talk, humour, and the simple truth.