IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS
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6,350

People provided treatment

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50

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People trained

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Time to Rethink Addiction

Addiction remains a common yet widely misunderstood health condition with prevailing stigma that prevents affected individuals from seeking information and support. Building on the ground-breaking SBS series, Addicted Australia, Turning Point has launched a public campaign to Rethink Addiction.

Watch the video below to find out why it’s important to join the campaign.

*Thanks to the Gibson Foundation for their generous donation to support this work.

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Providing Support

Turning Point provides a wide range of clinical care and support for people and families affected by addiction, including those seeking help for the first time, as well as empowering clinicians to respond effectively.

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Driving Change

Working towards a world where addiction is treated like any other health condition, free from discrimination and stigma.

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Inspiring Minds

From annual orations to regular symposiums and knowledge exchange, Turning Point delivers education, workforce training and leadership across the health sector.

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Building evidence

Building Evidence

From frontline services to clinical trials and partnerships across Australia and globally, Turning Point is at the forefront of identifying population harms, developing new approaches and changing lives.

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LATEST NEWS

This little-known change could save lives and reduce Australia’s breast cancer cases
1 October 2024
Many Australian women are already protecting themselves from breast cancer risks by proactively checking their breasts and having regular breast screens.

However, few people are aware of the link between alcohol and breast cancer.
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18 September 2024
Research Officer Naomi Beard is attending the conference with the support of a Margaret Hamilton Traveling Scholarship.
Words matter
4 September 2024
An editorial team from the International Journal of Drug Policy has developed guiding principles to help researchers and academics avoid perpetuating stigma when writing about substance use.

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