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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.
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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.
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Contact
For more information about research and development services at Turning Point, contact us on 03 8413 8413.


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