The School of Psychology at the University of Sydney recently conducted a study into whether novices can become wine experts. According to Dr Alex Russell who has now completed a Phd on the subject, anyone can become a wine expert…
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Why You Need Responsible Service of Alcohol Training
If you are currently employed at a licensed venue that serves alcohol, or if you plan on working at a restaurant, club, pub or bar that sells alcohol you are probably already aware that you must complete Responsible Service of…
Posted in Alcoholic Drinks Facts & Info Tagged with: alcohol, alcohol consumption, Drinking, drinking alcohol, responsible service of alcohol, RSA, RSA training, serving alcohol
Tutorial on Speed Bartending
Do you work in a busy bar? Is your ability to increase your tips dependent upon being able to serve drinks correctly and quickly the first time round? Then this speed bartending tutorial video is for you! But even when…
Posted in Videos Tagged with: alcohol, Drinking, Responsible Service of Alcohol Update, RSA training
Don’t Try Scaring Teens Out of Drinking
An article on ChicagoTribune.com recently highlighted the danger of trying to “scare” teens away from alcohol consumption. While parents hold most of the responsibility when it comes to teaching their kids about drinking, servers of alcohol also have a role…
NSW Alcohol Policy Alliance want Defenders Office to Tackle Community Impact of Alcohol
The impact of alcohol on the community in NSW has been highlighted by the NSW Alcohol Policy Alliance. The alliance wants a community defenders office to be established in order to tackle the impact of alcohol on the community and…
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Parents Urged to Educate Kids about Mixing Alcohol and Energy Drinks
We should all be aware by now that mixing alcohol with energy drinks is dangerous but a new study which examines the impact of the growing trend among young adults has led experts to urge parents to make their kids…
Posted in Industry News Tagged with: alcohol, Energy Drinks, health, responsible service of alcohol, RSA Course, RSA training
RSA Update: Young People being hospitalised for Alcohol Withdrawal
One of the most important duties of RSA staff is ensuring that they do not serve alcohol to underage minors and another is that they do not serve alcohol to unduly intoxicated patrons. One of the reasons for these rules…
Posted in Industry News Tagged with: alcohol, Alcohol Withdrawal, responsible service of alcohol, RSA Course, RSA training, RSA Update
Sad outcome of Foetal Alcohol Poisoning
For any women out there who still think that drinking during pregnancy is safe, Smh.com.au recently posted an article which highlighted the danger of alcohol to a foetus from the perspective of an affected young man. The article was about…
Posted in Industry News Tagged with: alcohol, alcohol poisoning, alcohol spectrum disorder, foetal alcohol syndrome, responsible service of alcohol, RSA Course, RSA training
Drinking not the cause of Cognitive Impairment in Men
According to the latest research out of the University of Western Australia, older men who drink alcohol are not more likely to suffer from cognitive impairment in later life as previously thought. Professor Osvaldo Almeida, the research director at The…
Posted in Industry News Tagged with: alcohol, Cognitive Impairment, Drinking, Men, responsible service of alcohol, RSA Course, RSA training
