AGDA
Australian Graphic Design Association (AGDA) is the peak national organisation representing the Australian communication design industry.
About Top Spin
Created for young Victorians; judged by young Victorians
VicHealth’s Top Spin was a statewide competition asking young Victorians (18 – 29 years) to call out the sneaky tactics used by the alcohol industry to influence them to drink.
Whether it’s spending millions on alcohol advertising or saturating sport with alcohol sponsorships, the alcohol industry has many tricks to try to keep us drinking and spending heavily – they know the more we drink, the more profits they pocket.
We know young people are more likely to be harmed by alcohol products than any other age group. The alcohol industry deliberately targets young people who are drinking the most – so we wanted to turn the tables and give young Victorians the opportunity to have their say.
Top Spin asked young people to submit either text, an image or a video to express their views on alcohol industry tactics used to influence them to drink. The competition, which ran in 2018 and 2019, attracted hundreds of entries over the 5-week period. Weekly winners were judged by young people and awarded a prize.
Evaluation found 92 per cent of participants reported increased concern about alcohol harms and more than half discussed the issue of alcohol industry influence with friends or family. Additionally, over 8 in 10 (86%) who participated in the program believe that there needs to be a change NOW in reducing the amount of alcohol promotion around sport.
About VicHealth
VicHealth is a champion of health for all Victorians
VicHealth works in partnership with organisations, communities and individuals to make health a central part of our daily lives. We work to keep people healthy, happy and well – preventing chronic disease and keeping people out of the medical system.
VicHealth is committed to five areas that have the greatest potential to reduce disease burden and bring about the greatest measurable health gains. These are: promoting healthy eating, encouraging regular physical activity, preventing tobacco use, preventing harm from alcohol and improving mental wellbeing.
Find out more: vichealth.vic.gov.au
About our Partners
Alcohol Policy Coalition
Alcohol Policy Coalition is a collaboration of health and allied agencies concerned with alcohol related harm in the community. The Alcohol Policy Coalition develops and promotes evidence-based policy responses that are known to be effective in preventing and reducing alcohol related problems.
LCI Melbourne
LCI Melbourne is an Australian higher education provider of design-based studies. It is part of the LCI Education network that comprises 23 campuses across 12 different countries around the world. LCI Melbourne’s unique Bachelor of Design Arts degree, a Design Institute of Australia (DIA) Recognised course, was developed in consultation with leading art and design professionals and educators. The structure of the degree is reviewed by design professionals and shaped by industry advice about contemporary creative practice. LCI Melbourne integrates its major study streams with submajors, professional placement and contextual studies. Programs majors are offered in the areas of Communication Design (Creative Advertising), Fashion & Costume Design, Filmmaking & Photography, Graphic & Digital Design, Interior Design and Visual Arts.
Melbourne Polytechnic
Melbourne Polytechnic has been delivering vocational training since 1912 and today offers a diverse range of innovative, hands-on TAFE (VET) and Higher Education (Degree) programs to equip you with the knowledge and skills to excel in an evolving and challenging marketplace.
Monash University
Monash University is Australia’s largest university with a network of campuses, education centres and partnerships spanning the globe.
Swinburne University
Swinburne University is a large and culturally diverse university with a desire to innovate and bring about positive change.
The University of Melbourne
The University of Melbourne is a public-spirited institution that makes distinctive contributions to society in research, learning and teaching and engagement.
YACVic
Youth Affairs Council Victoria (YACVic) is the leading advocate for young people aged 12–25 in Victoria. As a peak body driven by valuable members and their vision for a positive future for young Victorians, we work closely with young people they work closely with young people and the sector that supports them to deliver effective advocacy, events, training, resources and support.
YMCA Victoria
YMCA Victoria is a not-for-profit organisation that has, for over 160 years, been passionately advocating for and supporting young people.
