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Staff-Profile-Rowan
29 November 2023
Turning Point is delighted to announce that Dr Rowan Ogeil has been appointed as the Strategic Lead of NAMHSU.
APSAD 2023
23 November 2023
A wrap-up of the NAMHSU team presentations at the 2023 Australasian Professional Society on Alcohol and other Drugs Conference.
APSAD 2023
17 November 2023
Here’s part 2 of our wrap-up of the CSR team’s presentations at the 2023 APSAD Conference.
APSAD 2023
17 November 2023
The CSR team is just back from the 2023 Australasian Professional Society on Alcohol and Other Drugs Conference.
Mental illness
9 November 2023
A recent, popular Talking Point presentation by Dr Haley Peckham offers a complementary way of understanding the brain’s response to growing up in a harsh environment.
Staff-Profile-Rowan
27 October 2023
Congratulations to Dr Rowan Ogeil, who has just been appointed to the Editorial Board of Drug and Alcohol Review as a Deputy Editor.
exciting news
5 October 2023
Turning Point and MARC have made a joint submission to the Victorian consultation on the implementation of carded play and pre-commitment on poker machines across the state.
exciting news
4 October 2023
Health4hHer is an evidence-based health promotion program that helps women attending breast screening services protect themselves from the harm caused by alcohol.
28 September 2023
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.
exciting news
28 September 2023
Better regulation and community education are needed to manage the risks associated with zero-alcohol drinks. 
exciting news
21 September 2023
PhD Scholarships at $33,000 per annum are now available. We also welcome students across different levels and backgrounds, from Honours, Master’s and PhD students, to medical practitioners and clinicians undertaking research projects.
Dr_Shalini_Arunogiri_Profile
19 September 2023
The prestigious Young Tall Poppy Science Awards are run by the Australian Institute of Policy and Science (AIPS) to honour up-and-coming scientists who combine world-class research with a passionate commitment to communicating science.