As a national treatment, research and education centre, Turning Point provides leadership in the alcohol and other drug, gambling and mental health sectors.
Our research is shaped by clinical practice, and vice versa. This means that instead of gathering dust, our papers have real-world impact.
By participating, you'll be helping to transform the lives of people affected by alcohol, drug or gambling harms.
Feel free to share these opportunities with your friends, family and colleagues.
To keep up to date with future opportunities, as well as our findings from past projects, register for our ‘Engage for Change’ newsletter, below.
Are you a resident of NSW and currently drinking more alcohol than you would like?
Help improve treatments for people who want to reduce their alcohol intake.
New evidence suggests certain antioxidants (commonly found in leafy green vegetables) may help reduce drinking and craving in individuals who want to stop or reduce their drinking.
Residents of NSW are invited to take part in a research study that aims to explore the effectiveness of a new treatment program in reducing heavy alcohol use and cravings.
Participation in this trial will not result in any cost to you.
Participation involves a 12-week treatment program that includes a medical assessment with our specialist and ongoing monitoring to assist you throughout the program.
Who is eligible: People aged 18-70 years who are having difficulties cutting down or controlling their drinking.
If you are interested in participating, click below to learn more or contact us:
- Phone: 0402 297 973
- Email: [email protected]
Are you a Victorian resident who would like to cut back on your drinking?
Help us trial a new “breathing” app and smartwatch for people who are trying to reduce their alcohol use.
If you are eligible, participating involves:
- answering surveys about your alcohol use, craving, related problems, and quality of life
- using the app and wearable device for 1 month
- doing the breathing exercise twice a day for 1 month
- attending an in-person assessment and orientation session in Richmond, Victoria
- 4 telephone-based breathing training sessions
- one-month and 3-month follow-up assessments online.
Who is eligible: Victorians over 18 years who wish to reduce their alcohol use are invited to complete the questions on the following link to determine if they are eligible.
Are you a Melbourne resident who has had alcohol in the past 90 days?
Help researchers test personalised, brain-based treatments for alcohol use disorder using advanced neuroimaging and non-invasive brain stimulation.
Participation involves attending multiple on-site sessions at Monash University’s BrainPark in Clayton, which include MRI, non-invasive brain stimulation, and cognitive assessments.
Participation is entirely voluntary and confidential.
Eligible participants may receive up to $1200 in gift vouchers for their time and contribution.
Who may be eligible:
- You are a Melbourne resident aged 18–49 who has consumed alcohol in the past 90 days.
- You are available for in-person and virtual sessions.
- You have no history of seizures or serious mental illness.
Are you looking to get off meth?
Help researchers investigate a new medication to assist with methamphetamine withdrawal.
You will be compensated for your time.
Participation involves a hospital stay (staying overnight) for seven days, followed by five follow-up phone calls/surveys that are spread out between one week and three months after you leave the hospital.
Who may be eligible:
- You are seeking treatment for methamphetamine withdrawal.
- You are at least 18 years old.
- You can commit to a 7-day inpatient stay (staying overnight) in one of the participating study locations in Melbourne (Box Hill Hospital), Sydney, Newcastle or Perth.
- You have NOT previously been enrolled in the OLAM study at any site in any state.
Do you have living or lived experience of a substance use disorder?
Take our survey and help guide the future of psychedelic therapies.
Australia is the first country to approve MDMA and psilocybin as treatments for certain mental health conditions. As research into Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy (PAT) grows, it's vital to understand the views of those who may benefit most.
Participation involves completing an online survey. It takes around 25 minutes and is anonymous and confidential.
Who is eligible: If you are over 18 years old and have been diagnosed with a substance use disorder (SUD) or believe that you have one, your experience is valuable to us.
Your insights will help shape future services and ensure PAT is safe, accessible and appropriate for diverse communities.
Is alcohol affecting the quality of your sleep?
We are seeking participants who have recently detoxed from alcohol to take part in a study investigating a medication to relieve insomnia symptoms and alcohol problems. Those involved will receive medical checks and be in the care of clinicians with extensive training and experience.
Participation involves trialling a medication for 14 days, wearing sleep monitoring equipment, and completing some questionnaires. The study is open-label, meaning everyone who participates will receive the medication.
The study is entirely confidential and voluntary. Participants will be reimbursed for their time.
Who is eligible:
- You have recently completed or are planning to complete a supervised alcohol detoxification program.
- You are seeking to maintain abstinence from alcohol post-detox.
- You have insomnia or difficulties with sleeping.
Register for Turning Point's ‘Engage for Change’ newsletter
Enter your email address to receive information about our research and consumer participation opportunities.