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Research and development
Turning
Point conducts practical, applied research leading to policy
and service development. Our focus is on improving and expanding
the range and quality of treatment and support services through
evidence-based research.
We aim to advance understanding of drug use and drug-related
harm by monitoring trends and patterns in drug use and related
harm, and conducting research and exploration in areas of
emerging need. Our research incorporates methods to ensure
that the needs of service users are better understood and
anticipated.
At a policy level, we provide government and service providers
with research on which to base decisions about service delivery
and development.
At a professional practice level, we publish and distribute
the results of our research for a wide range of purposes including
guidelines for professional practice, education and training,
and the development of client resources.
Areas of research undertaken at Turning Point include:
AER Centre for Alcohol Policy Research
The AER Centre for Alcohol Policy Research seeks to expand the evidence base for responding to harmful consequences of alcohol in Australia. The Centre is a collaboration with the School of Population Health of the University of Melbourne, the Department of Human Services of Victoria, and the Alcohol Education and Rehabilitation Foundation. More information
Clinical Research
Clinical Research aims to expand treatment options by developing
innovation in clinical practice, trialing new approaches,
evaluating existing practices and disseminating practice
guidelines. More information
Epidemiological and Surveillance
Epidemiological research monitors and analyses trends in
drug use and related harm, providing information and advice
to assist decision-making on policy and service development.
More
information
Health Services Research and Evaluation
The work of the Health Services Research and Evaluation
Program aims to inform better health service delivery related
to alcohol and other drugs. More
information
Contact
For more information about research and development services
at Turning Point, contact us on 03 8413 8413.
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