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Using data to understand 000 callers
By identifying these people early, the researchers hope that healthcare systems can respond in ways that better support the acute and unmet mental health needs of this patient group.
VicHealth Codesign Workshop
Turning Point recently held a co-design workshop to identify how ambulance attendance data can best support local governments and organisations seeking to minimise alcohol harms.
Children OOHC
A new study from Turning Point and Monash University has used ambulance service data to understand the acute healthcare needs of children in out-of-home care.
Ari Roxburgh
The Translational Research Grant will enable researchers to develop a digital tool designed to improve clients’ long-term outcomes after leaving residential withdrawal treatment
Victoria Manning
Imagine a future where tailored technological treatments can help to minimise harm from addictive behaviours when it matters most
nurse relaxing
Researchers are conducting an online survey to explore the unique dynamics of drinking cultures among nurses and midwives.
AOD Stats
The latest AODstats data sets have just been released, with Bulletin #8 covering Victorian hospital admissions.
H2H
New study findings show that a digital preventive intervention implemented in the breast screening setting successfully reduces women’s intentions to drink alcohol.
Workplace drinking
A different way of conceptualising work-related drinking could transform workplace policies and procedures relating to alcohol.
This little-known change could save lives and reduce Australia’s breast cancer cases
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.
NAOMI Beard in PHA_cropped
Research Officer Naomi Beard is attending the conference with the support of a Margaret Hamilton Traveling Scholarship.
Words matter
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.