CHAPTERS IN BOOKS
Berends, L. (2003). Alcohol and Aboriginal society: Heavy drinking and allied responses. In, M. Hamilton, T. King & A. Ritter, (Eds.). Drug Use in Australia: A Harm Minimisation Approach, pp. 89-101. Melbourne: Oxford University Press.
Veno, A., Berends, L. & Drysdale, M. (1996). Stress and coping in Aboriginal Communities of Australia. In, D. Thomas & A. Veno. (Eds.). Community Psychology and Social Change. Australian and New Zealand Perspectives. 2nd ed. New Zealand: Dunmore Press.
ARTICLES IN JOURNALS
Berends, L. (in press). Toward a rural model for AOD service delivery: Lessons from a review in rural Victoria, Australia. Drugs: Education, Prevention and Policy.
Swan, A. (in press). Book review: Fundamental issues in evaluation edited by Nick L Smith and Paul R Brandon. Drug and Alcohol Review.
Swan, A. & Tyssen, E. (2009). Enhancing treatment access: Evaluation of an Australian web-based alcohol and drug counselling initiative. Drug and Alcohol Review, 28(1), 48-53.
Berends, L. (2008). Community psychology. Challenges, controversies and emerging consensus, by Jim Orford. Book review. Drug and Alcohol Review.
Berends, L. (2008). Dealing with ethics in evaluation: Perspectives from Victoria, Australia. Evaluation Journal of Australasia.
Devaney, M. & Berends, L. (2007). The free safe syringe bin trial: A pilot project for city traders in an inner city municipality, Australia. Substance Use & Misuse, 42, 139-153.
Munir, V.L., Hutton, J.E., Harney, J.P., Buykx, P., Weiland, T.J.
& Dent, A.W. (2008). Gamma-hydroxybutyrate: A 30 month
emergency department review. Emergency Medicine Australasia, 20, 521–530
Roberts, B. (2007). Book review: Reflective practice writing and professional development by Gillie Bolton. Drug and Alcohol Review, 26(3), 345-349.
Berends, L. & Johnston, J. (2005). Using multiple coders to enhance qualitative analysis: The case of interviews with consumers of drug treatment. Addiction Research & Theory, 13, 373-382.
Berends, L. & Roberts, B. (2003). Evaluation standards and their application to Indigenous programs in Victoria, Australia. Evaluation Journal of Australasia, 3, 54-59.
Ritter, A., Fry, C. & Swan, A. (2003). The ethics of reimbursing injecting drug users for public health research interviews: What price are we prepared to pay? [Editorial]. International Journal of Drug Policy, 14, 1-3.
Berends, L. (2002). Alcohol and drug supported accommodation for clients with special needs. International Journal of Drug Policy, 13, 485-493.
REPORTS
Berends, L., Carswell, S., Roberts, B., Pimm, F., Buykx, P. & Sciacchitano, L. (2008). Mental Health and Addictions Workforce Development Infrastructure Evaluation. Final Report. A report prepared by Turning Point Alcohol & Drug Centre, for the New Zealand Ministry of Health.
Berends, L., Kenny, P. & Roberts, B. (2008). From Go to Whoa dissemination: Evaluation Report. A report prepared by Turning Point Alcohol & Drug Centre for the Drugs Policy and Services Branch, Victorian Department of Human Services. Fitzroy.
Berends, L., Smith, B., Ruimin, Z., Jianhua, L. & Hayter, J. (2008). Research to Inform a Standards Framework for Methadone Maintenance Therapy in Yunnan Province, PR China. A report prepared by Turning Point Alcohol & Drug Centre and the Yunnan Institute for Drug Abuse, for the Australian Government, AusAID.
MacLean, S. (2008). Developing an inhalant misuse community strategy. Report for the National Inhalants Information Service.
Roberts, B., Swan, A., Mugavin, J. (2008). Evaluation of hospital based withdrawal models. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre.
Swan, A. & Mugavin, J. (2008). Screening tools for Service Coordination Tool Template (SCTT): Drugs. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre.
Swan, A., Sciacchitano, L. & Berends, L. (2008). Alcohol and other drug brief intervention in primary care. A report prepared by Turning Point Alcohol & Drug Centre for the Drugs Policy and Services Branch, Victorian Department of Human Services.
Swan, A., Siegmann, L. & Roberts, B. (2008). Leadership in the Australian Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) sector. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre.
Berends, L. (2007). Service Co-ordination and Integrated Chronic Disease Management Snapshot Survey Project. Options Paper. Prepared by the Australian Institute for Primary Care, La Trobe University, for the Victorian Department of Human Services.
Berends, L. & Wilson, K. (2007). Supported Accommodation for Vulnerable Victorians Initiative: Evaluation Framework. A report prepared by Kathy Wilson and Australian Institute for Primary Care, La Trobe University, for the Victorian Department of Human Services.
Berends, L., Pritchard, E., Gardner, I., Roberts, B. & Swan, A. (2007). Assessment of Drug and Alcohol Treatment Needs in Victorian Prisons. A report prepared by Turning Point Alcohol & Drug Centre and Australian Institute for Primary Care, La Trobe University, for Correctional Services Victoria.
Lintzeris, N., Pritchard, E. & Sciacchitano, L. (2007). Investigation of methadone dosing in Victoria: Factors influencing dosing levels. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre. Final report. Summary.
Mugavin, J., Swan, A. & Pennay, A. (2007). Ecstasy, ketamine and GHB: A review of users and Victorian alcohol and other drug treatment interventions. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre Inc.
Norman, J. Berends, L., Ahearn, T., Mugavin, J., Sciacchitano, L., Lee, N., Connolly, K. & King, T. (2007). Assessment of Drug Treatments and Recommendations for Improved Responses for Amphetamine-Type Substance Use and Dependence. A report prepared by Turning Point Alcohol & Drug Centre, for Queensland Health.
Roberts, B., Berends, L., Pritchard, E. & Swan, A. (2007). Assessment of Drug and Alcohol Treatment Needs in Victorian Community Correctional Services. A report prepared by Turning Point Alcohol & Drug Centre and Australian Institute for Primary Care, La Trobe University, for Correctional Services Victoria.
Swan, A. (2007). Evaluation of the Pilot Web-based Counselling Initiative. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre.
Swan, A. & Sciacchitano, L. (2007). Evaluation of the YOUthinc youth alcohol diversion project. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre.
Swan, A., Cameron, J. & Brooke, T. (2007). Alcohol and other drugs (AOD) treatment effectiveness for offenders in custody: A brief review of the literature. Report prepared for Corrections Victoria.
Swan, A., Cameron, J. & Brooke, T. (2007). Treatment efficacy for community-based forensic alcohol and other drug (AOD) clients: A review of the literature. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre.
Taylor, M., Berends, L. & Swerissen, H. (2007). Statewide Evaluation of the Early Intervention in Chronic Disease Initiative. Preliminary Report. A report prepared by the Australian Institute for Primary Care, La Trobe University, for the Victorian Department of Human Services.
Norman, J., Mugavin, J. & Swan, A.(2006). Evaluation of the Primary Health Services. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre Inc.
Pritchard, E., Swan, A. & Buykx, P. (2006). Compulsory treatment of individuals dependent on alcohol or other drugs: A discussion paper. Report prepared for the ANCD.
Berends, L. & Norman, J. (2005). Minimum Number of Contacts in an Episode of Care. A report prepared by Turning Point Alcohol & Drug Centre for the Drugs Policy & Services Branch, Victorian Department of Human Services.
Berends, L., & Pritchard, E. (2005). Barwon South West Region. Regional Youth Access Program Evaluation. A report prepared by Turning Point Alcohol & Drug Centre for BAYSA Youth Services, Geelong.
Berends, L., Roberts, B., Norman, J., Pritchard, E., Buykx, P. & Cameron, J. (2005). Evaluation of the Australian Defence Force Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drugs Service Program. A report prepared by Turning Point Alcohol & Drug Centre for the Australian Defence Force, Commonwealth Government.
Norman, J. & Berends, L. (2005). Brief Interventions Clinical Treatment Guidelines: Pilot and evaluation report. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre.
Roberts, B. & Berends, L. (2005). An evaluation of Oxford Houses Australia, 2002-2005: Report. Melbourne: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre and Oxford Houses Australia.
Roberts, B. & Norman, J. (2005). Post withdrawal linkage workers and post residential rehabilitation support workers: An investigation of their existing and potential role. Report for the Drugs Policy and Services Branch, Victorian Department of Human Services. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre.
Roberts, B. & Swan, A. (2005). Group mentoring: communities of practice. Interim evaluation report for the Parkville Youth Residential Centre. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre.
Alberti, S., Panjari, M., Ritter, A. & Swan, A. (2004). Health and Well-being Study: Victorian Court. A report prepared by Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre and Health Outcomes International for Victorian Department of Justice.
Berends, L., Devaney, Norman, J., Ritter, A., Swan, A., Clemens, S. & Gardiner, P. (2004).
Youth Service System Review: A review of the Victorian Youth Drug Treatment Service System. A report prepared by Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre for the Drugs Policy and Services Branch, Victorian Department of Human Services. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre.
http://www.health.vic.gov.au/drugservices/pubs/index.htm
Berends, L., Gardiner, P., Norman, J., Devaney, M., Ritter, A. & Clemens, S. (2004). Rural Pathways: A review of the Drug Treatment Service System in regional and rural Victoria. A report prepared by Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre for the Drugs Policy and Services Branch, Victorian Department of Human Services. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre.
http://www.health.vic.gov.au/drugservices/pubs/index.htm
Devaney, M. & Berends, L. (2004). Evaluation of the City of Melbourne Free Safe Syringe Bin Trial. A report prepared by Turning Point Alcohol & Drug Centre for the City of Melbourne.
Devaney, M. & Berends, L. (2004). Evaluation of the Mobile Overdose Response Service (MORS). A report prepared by Turning Point Alcohol & Drug Centre for the Drugs Policy and Services Branch, Victorian Department of Human Services.
Norman, J. & Berends, L. (2004). Evaluation of The Mirabel Foundation Inc. Respite House and Recreation Program. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre Inc.
Roberts, B. & Berends, L. (2004). Acquired Brain Injury / Alcohol and Drug Resource Workers: Evaluation Report. Melbourne: Victorian Department of Human Services.
Roberts, B., Berends, L. & Ritter, A. (2004). Statewide Dual Diagnosis Initiative Evaluation. A report prepared by Turning Point Alcohol & Drug Centre, for and with the Mental Health Branch and Drugs Policy & Services Branch from the Department of Human Services, Victoria and the four Dual Diagnosis Initiative lead agencies.
Swan, A. (2004). Vocational training programs for community correctional clients: Brief literature review. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre Inc.
Swan, A. & Alberti, S. (2004). The Alcoholics and Drug-dependent Person’s Act (ADDPA) 1968: A review. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre.
Swan, A. & Alberti, S. (2004). Youth alcohol and drug treatment services: Assessment and intervention tool. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre.
Swan, A., Cvetkovski, S. & Ritter, A. (2004). Dunkley Needs Analysis: A review of the service needs of alcohol and drug users. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre.
Swan, A., Gardiner, P. & Laslett, A-M. (2004). Evaluation of the Victorian Methadone Regional Outreach Workers Program. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre.
Alberti, S. (2003). Juvenile Justice Pharmacotherapy Program Review. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre Inc.
Alberti, S., O'Keeffe, B. & Swan, A. (2003). WOMEN Pilot Program: Final Evaluation Report. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre Inc.
Berends, L., & Ritter, A. (2003). (Eds.) Pathways: A Review of the Victorian Drug Treatment Service System. Background Papers. A report prepared by Turning Point Alcohol & Drug Centre, for the Drugs Policy & Services Branch, Victorian Department of Human Services.
Berends, L. & Holt, T. (2003). Pilot Youth Day Program: Evaluation. A report prepared by Turning Point Alcohol & Drug Centre, for the Drugs Policy & Services Branch, Victorian Department of Human Services.
Bowen, J. & Patterson, S. (2003). Competency Based Training & Assessment Project. Evaluation report. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre.
Clemens, S. & Berends, L. (2003). Evaluation of the Monash Drug and Alcohol Action Plan. A report prepared by Turning Point Alcohol & Drug Centre, for the City of Monash Drug and Alcohol Project.
Devaney, M. & Berends, L. (2003). Review of the client satisfaction survey of alcohol of drug treatment services. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre Inc.
Roberts, B. & Berends, L. (2003). Action Research at Birribi. A report prepared by Turning Point Alcohol & Drug Centre, for the Youth Substance Abuse Service, Melbourne.
Roberts, B., Berends, L. & Clemens, S. (2003). Acquired Brain Injury Resource Worker Initiative: Evaluation. A report prepared by Turning Point Alcohol & Drug Centre for the Drugs Policy & Services Branch, Victorian Department of Human Services.
Ritter, A., Berends, L., Clemens. S., Devaney, M., Richards, J., Bowen, K. & Tiffen, R. (2003). Pathways: A Review of the Victorian Drug Treatment Service System. A report prepared by Turning Point Alcohol & Drug Centre, for the Drugs Policy & Services Branch, Victorian Department of Human Services.
Swan, A. (2003). Maroondah Branching Out Project, Cohort 1: Final evaluation report. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre Inc.
Swan, A. (2003). Maroondah Branching Out Project, Cohort 2: Final evaluation report. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre Inc.
Swan, A. (2003). The Getting Out and How to Survive It Guide. Evaluation report. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre Inc.
Berends, L., Ritter, A., Bowen, K., Clark, N., Clemens, S., Devaney, M., Richards, J. & Tiffen, R. (2002). Service system review: Interim report. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre Inc.
Bowen, J. (2002). The Northern Territory Illicit Drug Pre Court Diversion Program Training Report. Alice Springs and Darwin, Northern Territory of Australia: Department of Health and Community Services, Northern Territories.
Heale, P., Swan, A., Bowen, K., Alberti, S., Hamilton, M. & Ritter, A. (2002). Review of client services funding model: Illicit Drug Diversion Initiative. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre Inc.
Heale, P., Wallis, J., Swan, A. & Alberti, S. (2002). Survey of Harms in Victorian Prisons. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre Inc.
Roberts, B. & Berends, L. (2002). Koori alcohol and drug linkages project. Document 1: Koori and mainstream alcohol and drug linkages. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre Inc.
Roberts, B. & Berends, L. (2002). Koori alcohol and drug linkages project. Document 2: Linkages and team development within Koori community-controlled health organisations. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre Inc.
Roberts, B. & Berends, L. (2002). Koori alcohol and drug linkages project. Document 3: Literature Review. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre Inc.
Swan, A., O'Keeffe, B., Alberti, S. & Ritter, A. (2002). Diversion Outcomes Study – Victoria/Tasmania. Final Report. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre Inc.
Alberti, S., O'Keeffe, B. & Swan, A. (2001). WOMEN Pilot Program: Interim Evaluation Report. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre Inc.
Berends, L. (2001). Njernda Aboriginal Corporation, Koori Community Alcohol & Drug Worker Program: Evaluation. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre.
Berends, L. (2001). Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-operative, Koori Community Alcohol & Drug Worker Program and Koori Community Alcohol & Drug Resource Service: Evaluation. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre.
Berends, L. (2001). Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative, Koori Community Alcohol & Drug Worker Program and Koori Community Alcohol & Drug Resource Service: Evaluation. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre.
Berends, L., Roberts, B., Bowen, K., Keene, O. & Dare, A. (2001). Koori Community Alcohol & Drug Worker Programs and Koori Community Alcohol & Drug Resource Services: Evaluation Overview. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre.
Bowen, K. & Berends, L. (2001). Frankston Community Health Centre, Peninsula Drug and Alcohol Program (PENDAP), Koori Community Alcohol & Drug Worker Program: Evaluation. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre.
Bowen, K. & Berends, L. (2001). Southern Healthcare Network, Westernport Drug and Alcohol Service (WDAS), Koori Community Alcohol & Drug Worker Program: Evaluation. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre.
Bowen, K. & Berends, L. (2001). Victorian Aboriginal Health Service (VAHS), Koori Community Alcohol & Drug Worker Program: Evaluation. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre.
Dare, A. & Berends, L. (2001). Dja Dja Wrung Aboriginal Association, Koori Community Alcohol & Drug Worker Program: Evaluation. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre.
Dare, A., Berends, L., Roberts, B. & Keene, O. (2001). Central Gippsland Aboriginal Health & Housing Co-operative, Alcohol & Drug Worker Program and Koori Community Alcohol & Drug Resource Service: Evaluation. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre.
Dare, A., Bowen, K. & Berends, L. (2001). Mildura Aboriginal Corporation, Koori Community Alcohol & Drug Worker Program and Koori Community Alcohol & Drug Resource Service: Evaluation. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre.
Roberts, B. & Berends, L. (2001). Ballarat and District Aboriginal Co-operative, Koori Community Alcohol & Drug Worker Program: Evaluation. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre.
Roberts, B. & Berends, L. (2001). Gippsland and East Gippsland Aboriginal Co-operative Koori Community Alcohol & Drug Worker Program and Koori Community Alcohol & Drug Resource Service: Evaluation. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre.
Roberts, B. & Berends, L. (2001). Ngwala Willumbong Aboriginal Co-operative, Koori Community Alcohol & Drug Worker Program and Koori Community Alcohol & Drug Resource Service: Evaluation. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre.
Roberts, B. & Berends, L. (2001). Swan Hill & District Aboriginal Co-operative, Koori Community Alcohol & Drug Worker Program and Koori Community Alcohol & Drug Resource Service: Evaluation. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre.
Swan, A. (2001). Peer support program evaluation: Overview report. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre Inc.
Alberti, S., Addy, D. & Swan, A. (2000). CORE drug treatment services model. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre Inc.
Berends, L., MacLean, S., Alberti, S., Brooke, T., Swan, A., Ritter, A. & McKenzie, D. (2000). Alcohol and drug supported accommodation services: Evaluation. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre Inc.
Swan, A., Berends, L., Alberti, S., Brooke, T., MacLean, S., Ritter, A., and McKenzie, D. (2000). Evaluation of alcohol and drug supported accommodation programs at Western Region Alcohol and Drug Centre (WRAD), Flat Out, Portland Alcohol and Drug Withdrawal Support Service, St Mary's House of Welcome, Bendigo Community Health Service and Mitchell Community Health Service. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre.
Berends, L., Alberti, S., Brooke, T., Swan, A., Ritter, A. & Bowen, A. (1999). Residential rehabilitation services: Evaluation. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre Inc.
Swan, A., Berends, L., Alberti, S., Brooke, T., Bowen, A. & Ritter, A. (1999). The Windana Society Inc. Therapeutic Community Residential Rehabilitation Service: Evaluation. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre.
Alberti, S. & Swan, A. (1998). A report on best practice in community residential withdrawal services. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre Inc.
Alberti, S. & Swan, A. (1998). A report on best practice in youth outreach. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre Inc.
DISCUSSION PAPERS
Berends, L. & Richards, J. (2003). Consumer Perspective on Treatment. Discussion Paper No. 1. Victorian Alcohol and Drug Treatment Service System Review. Fitzroy: Turning Point Alcohol & Drug Centre.
Berends, L. & Ritter, A. (2003). Alcohol and Drug Residential Rehabilitation. Discussion paper No. 12. Victorian Alcohol and Drug Treatment Service System Review. Fitzroy: Turning Point Alcohol & Drug Centre.
Berends, L. & Ritter, A. (2003). Alcohol and Drug Supported Accommodation. Discussion Paper No. 13. Victorian Alcohol and Drug Treatment Service System Review. Fitzroy: Turning Point Alcohol & Drug Centre.
Berends, L. & Ritter, A. (2003). Cross-Sectoral Linkages. Discussion Paper No. 8. Victorian Alcohol and Drug Treatment Service System Review. Fitzroy: Turning Point Alcohol & Drug Centre.
Berends, L. & Tiffen, R. (2003). Alcohol and Drug Service Delivery in Rural and Regional Victoria. Discussion Paper No. 9. Victorian Alcohol and Drug Treatment Service System Review. Fitzroy: Turning Point Alcohol & Drug Centre.
Clemens, S., Berends, L. & Ritter, A. (2003). Estimating Demand for Alcohol and Drug Treatment in Victoria. Discussion Paper No. 4. Victorian Alcohol and Drug Treatment Service System Review. Fitzroy: Turning Point Alcohol & Drug Centre.
Clemens, S., Ritter, A., Berends, L. (2003). Projections of Drug Use: a Case Study of the Heroin Drought. Discussion Paper No. 7. Victorian Alcohol and Drug Treatment Service System Review. Fitzroy: Turning Point Alcohol & Drug Centre.
Devaney, M., Berends, L. & Ritter, A. (2003). Where Clients Receive Treatment for an Alcohol and Drug issue on a Typical Day in Victoria. Discussion Paper No. 5. Victorian Alcohol and Drug Treatment Service System Review. Fitzroy: Turning Point Alcohol & Drug Centre.
Devaney, M., Berends, L. & Ritter, A. (2003). Census - Clients Receiving Treatment for an Alcohol and Drug Issue on a Typical Day in Victoria. Discussion Paper No. 6. Victorian Alcohol and Drug Treatment Service System Review. Fitzroy: Turning Point Alcohol & Drug Centre.
Devaney, M., Bowen, K., Ritter, A. & Berends, L. (2003). Amphetamines. Discussion Paper No. 17. Victorian Alcohol and Drug Treatment Service System Review. Fitzroy: Turning Point Alcohol & Drug Centre.
Devaney, M., Ritter, A. & Berends, L. (2003). Telephone Services and Information Technology. Discussion paper No. 15. Victorian Alcohol and Drug Treatment Service System Review. Fitzroy: Turning Point Alcohol & Drug Centre.
Ritter, A. & Berends, L. (2003). Alcohol and Drug Withdrawal. Discussion Paper No. 11. Victorian Alcohol and Drug Treatment Service System Review. Fitzroy: Turning Point Alcohol & Drug Centre.
Ritter, A., & Berends, L. (2003). Defining the Victorian Alcohol and Drug Treatment Service System. Discussion paper No. 2. Victorian Alcohol and Drug Treatment Service System Review. Fitzroy: Turning Point Alcohol & Drug Centre.
Ritter, A. & Berends, L. (2003). Pharmacotherapy Treatment. Discussion Paper No. 14. Victorian Alcohol and Drug Treatment Service System Review. Fitzroy: Turning Point Alcohol & Drug Centre.
Ritter, A., Clemens, S., Berends, L., Devaney, M. & Bowen, K. (2003). Cannabis. Discussion Paper No. 16. Victorian Alcohol and Drug Treatment Service System Review. Fitzroy: Turning Point Alcohol & Drug Centre.
COMMUNITY/OTHER PAPERS
Berends, L. (2006). The Primary Care Partnership Strategy and the alcohol and other drug sector: ‘Getting on the agenda’. Victorian Alcohol And other Drug Association Newsletter, June 2006. Available at http://www.vaada.org.au/news/items/2006/06/80874-upload-00001.pdf
Bowen, K. (2001). Young women and alcohol. Health Sharing Women (Newsletter of Women's Health Victoria), 12, 1–5.
Vumbucca, G., Pritchard, E., Mugavin, J. & Swan, A. (2008). Compulsory treatment: It's not the answer. Of Substance, Jan, 6(1).
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
Berends, L., Smith, B. M. & Hayter, J. (2009). Standardising quality in methadone maintenance treatment: The development of a standards framework for clinics in Yunnan province, China. International Harm Reduction Association Conference. Bangkok, April 2009.
Swan, A. (2009). Leadership in the Australian AOD sector: Identifying, developing and retaining talent. VAADA Conference, Melbourne, February, 2009.
Berends, L. (2008). Exploring attitudes towards research. Practice Research Network. Melbourne,October 2008.
Berends, L. & Kenny, P. (2008). Enhancing the skills and knowledge of health professionals in the treatment of psychostimulant users: Evaluation of a national training and dissemination project. Annual Conference of the Australian Professional Society on Alcohol and Drugs, Sydney, November 2008.
Berends, L., Kenny, P. & Swan, A. (2008). Dual diagnosis clients in withdrawal services: An opportunity to inform the new clinical withdrawal standards. Victorian AOD Service Providers' Conference, Melbourne, November 2008.
Berends, L., Sciacchitano, L, & Swan, A. (2008). Alcohol and Other Drugs Brief Intervention in Primary Care. Alcohol and Drug Treatment Service Providers’ Conference. Beyond the Hangover: Awareness for Treatment Providers. Melbourne, August 2008.
Berends, L., Swan, A. & Sciacchitano, L. (2008). Alcohol and other drug brief interventions. Victorian AOD Service Providers' Conference, Melbourne, November 2008.
Berends, L. & Ritter, A. (2007). Translating the review of Victoria’s drug service system into policy: Barriers, successes, and strategies supporting change. Annual Conference of the Australian Professional Society on Alcohol and Drugs, Auckland, November 2007.
Berends, L. (2006). Evaluation and ethics: Stories from the field. (AES discussion forum). Monthly seminar of the Victorian Branch of the Australasian Evaluation Society, Melbourne, April 2006.
Berends, L., Bull, D., Cotton, T. & Roberts, B.(2006).Dealing with drugs in the military: An evaluation of the Australian Defence Force alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs service. Annual Conference of the Australian Professional Society on Alcohol and Drugs, Cairns, November 2006.
Berends, L. (2005). Bridging the gap between ethics approval processes and health program evaluation. Annual Conference of the Australian Professional Society on Alcohol and Drugs, Melbourne, November 2005.
Berends, L. (2005). Ethics approval and the evaluation of alcohol and drug programs. Annual Conference of the Australasian Evaluation Society, Brisbane, October 2005.
Berends, L. & Tyssen, E. (2005). Evaluation of a web-based counselling intervention. Work in Progress (WIP) Alcohol and Drug Research Symposium, Melbourne.
Norman, J. & Dann, F. (2005). Screening and intervention for mental health disorders by alcohol and drug clinicians: Preliminary results from the PsyCheck Project. Australian Winter School ‘Drugs, Lifestyles and Culture: Innovation and Evidence’. Brisbane, July 2005.
Norman, J. & Hall, K. (2005). Experiences delivering, receiving and evaluating the PsyCheck II implementation project. Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre Research Symposium: Work In Progress (WIP) - New strategic directions. Melbourne, September 2005.
Norman, J., Lee, N., Jenner, L., Baker, A., Ritter, A., Hides, L., Hall, K., Kay-Lambkin, F. & Dann, F. (2005). Screening and intervention for mental health disorders by alcohol and drug clinicians: Preliminary results from the PsyCheck Project. Australian Winter School. Brisbane, July 2005.
Alberti, S. (2004). Drug Courts in Australia. Australasian Professional Society on Alcohol and Other Drugs (APSAD) Conference. Brisbane, November 2004.
Berends, L. & Ritter, A. (2004). The impact of structure on function: A review of the drug treatment system in Victoria, Australia. Sixth Conference of the European Evaluation Society, Berlin, September/October, 2004.
Norman, J. & Lourensz, C. (2004). The rural and regional drug treatment service system review: The how and why of rural research. Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre Alcohol and Drug Research Symposium: Work in Progress (W.I.P.) - Perspectives on Partnerships. Melbourne, August 2004.
Roberts, B. & Berends, L. (2004). Intersectoral capacity-building initiatives in alcohol and drug services. Australasian Evaluation Society Conference ‘Diverse Voices in Evaluation’. Adelaide, October 2004.
Roberts, B. & Nathan, P. (2004). Towards bridging the gaps: Collaborative processes in the evaluation of the Dual Diagnosis Initiative. Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre Alcohol and Drug Research Symposium: Work in Progress (W.I.P.) - Perspectives on Partnerships. Melbourne, August 2004.
Swan, A. & Prout, D. (2004). The Maroondah Branching Out Project: Evaluation outcomes and experiences. Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre Alcohol and Drug Research Symposium: Work in Progress (W.I.P.) - Perspectives on Partnerships. Melbourne, August 2004.
Alberti, S. (2003). Diversion: The highs and the lows, the challenges and the future.Keynote addressat the Winter School in the Sun Conference, Brisbane, Queensland.
Berends, L. (2003). The complexities of consultation. Inaugural Work In Progress Symposium, Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre. Melbourne, August 2003.
Berends, L., Richards, R. & Ritter, (2003). A. Consumer perspectives on alcohol and drug treatment. Annual Conference of the Australian Professional Society on Alcohol and Drugs. Brisbane, November 2003.
Devaney, M. (2003). Are client satisfaction surveys useful? Work in Progress (WIP) Alcohol and Drug Research Symposium, Melbourne.
Devaney, M., Berends, L. & Ritter, A. (2003). How many clients are treated for alcohol and drug issues on a typical day in Victoria? Australian Professional Society of Alcohol and Other Drugs (APSAD) Conference, Brisbane.
Heale, P., Alberti, S. & Barnes, L. (2003). Assessment of blood borne virus transmission risk in Victorian prisons. 14th International Conference on the Reduction of Drug Related Harm, Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Roberts, B. (2003). Challenges in evaluating self-help: Oxford Houses Evaluation, 2002-2005. Work in Progress (WIP) Alcohol and Drug Symposium, Melbourne.
Roberts, B. & Thomas, J. (2003). Black, white & the bridges in between: Improving linkages between indigenous & non-indigenous services & workers. Rural Victorian Alcohol and Drug Conference, Warrnambool.
Swan, A. (2003). The Branching Out Project – evaluating an innovative offender program. Work in Progress (WIP) Alcohol and Drug Research Symposium, Melbourne.
Berends, L. (2002). Turning Point Update. Drug Treatment Service Providers' Conference, Melbourne.
Berends, L. & Bowen, K. (2002). Regional factors and policy directions for early interventions. Third International Conference on Drugs and Young People, Sydney, New South Wales.
Berends, L. & Bowen, K. (2002). Young people’s views on early intervention. Third International Conference on Drugs and Young People, Sydney, New South Wales.
Roberts, B. & Berends, L. (2002). Koori linkages workshop. Drug Treatment Service Providers' Conference, Melbourne.
Swan, A. (2002). Criminality among Australian Treatment Outcome participants at treatment intake: Victoria. National APSAD and Methadone Conference, Adelaide.
Swan, A., Hales, J. & Alberti, S. (2002). Results from the Diversion Outcome Study (DOS): Victoria/Tasmania. Combined Australian Professional Society on Alcohol and Other Drugs (APSAD) and National Methadone Conference, Adelaide, South Australia.
Swan, A., Holt, T., Ritter, A. & Pahoki, S. (2002). Criminality among Australian Treatment Outcome participants at treatment intake: Victoria. Combined Australian Professional Society on Alcohol and Other Drugs (APSAD) and National Methadone Conference, Adelaide, South Australia.
Berends, L., Bowen, K. & Roberts, B. (2001). Issues and directions in the evaluation of Indigenous services. Consolidate, Innovate, Expand: International Evaluation Conference of the Australasian Evaluation Society, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory.
Bowen, K. (2001). Koori wise – healing, helping hands: Promoting good health in Aboriginal communities. Combined Australian Professional Society on Alcohol and other Drugs and National Methadone Conference, Sydney, New South Wales.
Swan, A. (2000). Challenging services: Women ex-prisoners in alcohol and drug treatment. National APSAD and Methadone Conference, Melbourne.
Berends, L. & Swan, A. (1999). Building community into treatment. National APSAD and Methadone Conference.
COMMUNITY/OTHER PRESENTIONS
Swan, A. (2008). Mixed methods. Seminar presented to Graduate Diploma in Alcohol and Drug Studies: Research Methodologies. Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre. (2008)
Swan, A. & Inglis, M. (2008). Implementing clincial treatment guidelines in practice. Practice Research Network, Melbourne.
Swan, A. (2007). Health Services Research and Evaluation. Paper presented to international delegation from Thanyarak Institute, Pathumthani, Thailand at Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre.
Swan, A. (2007). Review of ecstasy, ketamine and GHB treatment in Victoria. Paper presented to international delegation from Thanyarak Institute, Pathumthani, Thailand at Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre.
Berends, L. (2006). Evaluation and ethics: Stories from the field. AES discussion forum. Monthly seminar of the Victorian Branch of the Australasian Evaluation Society. Melbourne, April 2006.
Alberti, S. & Swan, A. (2004). Presentation to the Standing Committee on Social Issues of New South Wales Parliament as part of their inquiry into the Inebriates Act. Fitzroy, Victoria: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre.
Roberts, B.(2004). Authenticity on the line: issues from a work-in-progress with a self help and mutual support organisation. Roundtable at Australasian Evaluation Society Conference ‘Diverse Voices in Evaluation’. Adelaide, October 2004.
Swan, A. (2004). Evidence provided to the NSW Standing Committee on Social Issues Inquiry into the Inebriates Act 1912.
Berends, L. (2003) Service System Review: The Consumer Perspective. Presentation to Psychology Department, University of Ballarat, Ballarat.
Berends, L., Devaney, M., Clemens, S. & Richards, J.(2003). Service System Review: An update. Presentation at Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre Learning Point Seminar Series, Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre, Melbourne.
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