The young Australians who travel abroad will be aimed at social networks, podcasts, at airports and with text messages that warn them about the dangers of methanol poisoning and urging them to monitor their peers.
The impulse of federal government advertising occurs after the Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles friends died last year after drinking cocktails contaminated with methanol while I was on vacation in Laos.
Two Danish tourists, an American and British backpack also died.
Jones and Bowles families had requested greater education for travelers about danger and signs of methanol poisoning.
Foreign Minister Penny Wong said they were in mind in his mind when making the announcement on Monday.
“We want our children to be curious and explore the world, but above all, we want them to be safe,” he said.
“These efforts will help young Australians traveling abroad to protect themselves from methanol poisoning, drinking peaks and other alcohol damage.”
The campaign will increase during maximum travel periods, including school and university holidays and before school celebrations.
Its objective is to raise awareness about the signs of metenol poisoning, how people can protect themselves from beverage peaks and broader alcohol safety.
This will include specific advice and alerts for young travelers and a new online security center on the June Smartraveller website, where parents, schools and universities can find resources to help.
The Government will also work with airlines and non -governmental organizations, including red frogs and the Nicole Fitzsimmons Foundation to deliver security messages.
The Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs, Tim Watts, said the government expected the target council to transmit the message to young people about the “serious and varied risks” of drinking alcohol abroad.
“Alcohol consumption can result in a tragedy in Australia, but there are additional and different risks abroad,” he said.
