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Benjamin Davey
Mr Davey’s PhD will investigate the neurocognitive mechanisms behind people's tendency to approach alcohol, also known as alcohol approach bias.
Tooba Fatima Profile Picture
Mr Fatima’s PhD will investigate Written Exposure Therapy as treatment for substance use disorder, trauma and other co-morbidities.
Mens Health Week
Men’s Health Week 2025 is an opportunity for us all to focus on ways we can help men and boys in our communities stay healthy and live fulfilling lives.
Liam Kay
Mr Kay’s project will explore help-seeking via help lines among people who have alcohol, other drug or gambling concerns.
Qiutian Autumn Beau Profile Picture
Ms Beau’s PhD will focus on developing a National Alcohol Risk Index to help policymakers assess community risks and inform alcohol policies.
Dr Anni Hine Moana
We are pleased to announce that academic and psychotherapist Dr Anni Hine Moana was recently awarded an Advance HE Fellowship.

Her experience in Narrative Therapy approaches is also attracting attention.
Dr Lichtwark
Dr Lichtwark was recently promoted to Senior Lecturer in recognition of the wide-reaching impact of his career.
Dr Natasha Hall FMTS
Dr Hall received the award from Turning Point’s Executive Clinical Director Professor Dan Lubman and Program Director, Statewide Services, Denis Hovic this week.
Dr Sarah Catchlove_MHTS
Turning Point’s Executive Clinical Director Professor Dan Lubman and Program Director, Statewide Services, Denis Hovic presented the award to Dr Catchlove this week.
Now available: AODstats Bulletin #9
New data from AODstats has identified a concerning increase in serious road injuries involving vehicle crashes during High Alcohol Hours* in Victoria.
sleep-and-drug
This #WorldSleepDay, Dr Rowan Ogeil explains how alcohol, other drugs and even sleeping aids can affect your sleep.
Alcohol harms and digital advertising data
The five weeks each year when Victoria’s alcohol harms are highest have been presented in a new report that draws on unique National Ambulance Surveillance System data.