Reducing alcohol related health harms in Perth through the development of an agent based model on the internet [ 2010 - 2011 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Alison Ritter (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Michael Livingston ,  Prof Pascal Perez

Brief description The project will explore ways to reduce alcohol-related health and social harms in Perth by fostering collaboration between the Drug and Alcohol Office, the WA Police, the Dept of Racing, Gaming and Liquor and the Drug Policy Modelling Program. An Internet based model, to aid decisions by policy makers, is being created to simulate the influence of prevention, policing and regulation on the spatial distribution of alcohol outlets and on the behavioural patterns of patrons.

Funding Amount $AUD 28,599.44

Funding Scheme NHMRC Partnerships

Notes Partnership Project for Better Health