Fumes - The Truth About Inhalants

7. The Education Debate with Paul Dillon

In this bonus episode, host Phoebe Zukowski-Wallace speaks with Paul Dillon from the Drug and Alcohol Research Training Australia (DARTA). Paul was a member of the panel that formed part of the NSW Coroners Court inquest into the death of Bradley Hope, which we covered in our earlier episodes. In this discussion, Phoebe and Paul talk about his extensive experience as an educator working with schools and young people on issues related to drugs and alcohol, and specifically discuss the issues surrounding the debate about the best ways to educate about inhalant misuse. They also discuss the Bradley Hope inquest and possible findings that the Coroner may hand down as a result. We're working hard on the second half of our series and are aiming to have it to you in the coming weeks. In the meantime, we hope you enjoy this episode, and we'd love it if you took a moment to share, rate, and review our series. ------- Fumes is an original investigative series from Swivol Media exploring the issue of volatile substance misuse. Hosted Phoebe Zukowski-Wallace. Produced by Phoebe Zukowski-Wallace and Lauren Fitzgerald, Sound Design and Mix by Rob Clarke, additional production and design from Justin McArthur, Kendra Christiansz, and Will Alexander Executive Producer Scotty Allen.  ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

6. What Have We Really Learned?

In 1995, 15-year old Anna Wood died after taking ecstasy at a "Rave" party in Sydney. Her story remains well-known, and is credited with changing the discussion about drugs and young people. In our mid-series finale, we wrap up our look at aerosols and sniffing by considering what, if anything, we've actually learned from Anna's death by looking at the community response to recent deaths and injuries from chroming and consider the part that bias plays in how the media covers - or doesn't cover - inhalant related deaths. Finally, we check in with Sara Nevins, mother of Chloe Rowe, as they close in on a year since Chloe's injury from chroming which has left her permanently disable. We hear about some early wins after her release from an almost six month hospital stay, and the growing challenges of daily life as Chloe comes to terms with the lifelong effects she now suffers. Fumes will be back in 2023 with new episodes covering other types of inhalants and their impacts. ------- Fumes is an original investigative series from Swivol Media exploring the issue of volatile substance misuse. Hosted Phoebe Zukowski-Wallace. Produced by Phoebe Zukowski-Wallace and Lauren Fitzgerald, Sound Design and Mix by Rob Clarke, additional production and design from Amanda Reedy, Kendra Christiansz, Will Alexander, Stuart Buckland, and Allison Craighead. Executive Producer Scotty Allen.  ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

5. The Inquest

Host Phoebe Zukowski-Wallace and Producer Scotty Allen discuss the recent inquest into the death of Bradley Hope, a 16 year old who died after chroming aerosol deodorant. The inquest held in the NSW Coroners Court is the first inquest held into a chroming-related death, and sought to understand not just the manner of Bradley's death but the wider issues surrounding volatile substance misuse in Australia. Phoebe and Scotty talk through the elements of the inquest which are allowed to be reported on, the links to some of the findings of the research undertaken to produce this podcast, and most importantly, what impact the possible findings to be delivered by the Coroner might have on the issue of VSM, aerosol manufacturers, and more. ------- Fumes is an original investigative series from Swivol Media exploring the issue of volatile substance misuse. Hosted Phoebe Zukowski-Wallace. Produced by Phoebe Zukowski-Wallace and Lauren Fitzgerald, Sound Design and Mix by Rob Clarke, additional production and design from Amanda Reedy, Kendra Christiansz, Will Alexander, and Allison Craighead. Executive Producer Scotty Allen.  Please visit www.swivolmedia.com [http://www.swivolmedia.com/fumes] for more information. You can also join the “Fumes - The Truth About Inhalants” Group on Facebook (coming soon) If you’re concerned that someone you know may be misusing inhalants, you can call the National and Other Drugs Hotline in Australia on 1800 250 015 for free and confidential advice. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

4. The Statement

After Chloe Rowe's injury from inhaling aerosol deodorant in 2021, a representative for the family reached out to the manufacturer of the product she used, and received a statement, later also issued to media who covered the story, that seemed to acknowledge the issue and promise some action. As it turns out, it was a version of a statement that's been doing the rounds for quite some time. What is the responsibility of manufacturers of aerosol products when it comes to volatile substance misuse? Is it an equal burden to be carried by all players in the industry, or should the maker of the perceived product of choice, and the product liked to the most reported deaths from volatile substance misuse in Australia, be expected to lead the way? We speak to a chemical engineer from the University of Sydney to understand the science behind aerosols and any potential for making a change to make them harder or impossible to use. Then, we attempt to reach out to the manufacturer and Australia's leading professional body of aerosol manufacturers, and the final response we receive sends our investigation in an unexpected direction. ------- Fumes is an original investigative series from Swivol Media exploring the issue of volatile substance misuse. Hosted Phoebe Zukowski-Wallace. Produced by Phoebe Zukowski-Wallace and Lauren Fitzgerald, Sound Design and Mix by Rob Clarke, additional production and design from Amanda Reedy, Kendra Christiansz, and Allison Craighead. Executive Producer Scotty Allen.  Please visit www.swivolmedia.com [http://www.swivolmedia.com/fumes] for more information. You can also join the “Fumes - The Truth About Inhalants” Group on Facebook (coming soon) If you’re concerned that someone you know may be misusing inhalants, you can call the National and Other Drugs Hotline in Australia on 1800 250 015 for free and confidential advice. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Update - Coroners' Court Inquest Begins

A NSW Coroners' Court Inquest into a volatile substance misuse-related death has commenced, and we provide a short update on the plans for our next episode as we review several non-publication orders issues by the Coroner. While you wait for our next full episode, please consider taking a moment to follow, rate and review Fumes: The truth about inhalants wherever you listen. You can also find our Facebook group Fumes: The truth about inhalants to join the discussion and access more content. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.