Turning Point addiction treatment, education and research centre

Did you recently become a first-time parent?

Researchers at Monash University are looking for first-time parents who are open to sharing their experiences with alcohol and cannabis consumption during the pandemic.

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Reflections on Insight’s 'Living with Addiction’

Clinical Director for Turning Point’s Statewide Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Associate Professor Shalini Arunogiri reflects on SBS Insight’s ‘Living with Addiction’ episode and the importance of amplifying the real stories of addiction.

Celebrating our diverse coalition: Rethink Addiction National Convention

On September 12–13, we reignited the conversation our country needs to have about addiction.

Health4Her

Health4Her is a brief intervention to improve awareness of the alcohol-breast cancer link and address harmful alcohol use among women attending breast screening services.

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Thank you for supporting Addicted Australia

Thank you for your support of Addicted Australia and your continued interest in the documentary participants.

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Donate to Turning Point

Your gift will help peer workers like Oscar provide hope, connection and support.

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COVID-19 Clinician resources and support information

In this unparalleled time it is more important than ever for people living with alcohol, drug and gambling issues to have avenues to seek help.

Transforming lives and leading change for people affected by addiction.

IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS

6,350

People provided treatment

50

Research projects

3,660

People trained

105,000

Telephone and online contacts

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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.}

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

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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