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Anna Image
23 May 2022
Anna is an Education Officer at Turning Point and also contributes to BreakThrough and SMART Recovery.
20 April 2022
Jonathan is Turning Point’s Policy and Engagement Manager, a role that covers legislative and service system reform and funding.
Dr-Anthony-Barnett
5 April 2022
Congratulations to Turning Point and Monash Addiction Research Centre (MARC) researcher, Dr Anthony Barnett, on his nomination as a finalist for a Premier’s Award for Health and Medical Research.
Treatment for women at risk of homelessness
29 March 2022
When it comes to addiction treatment services, women face significant barriers in accessing care.
Exciting News
23 March 2022
We are delighted to share that Turning Point has been appointed as Victoria’s new Statewide Specialist Service for people living with mental illness and substance use or addiction.
Swipe App
21 March 2022
Harmful levels of alcohol consumption is a major health concern that is linked with chronic disease, injury and mortality, however, a recent trial involving the SWiPE app provided participants with a reduction in their consumption, drinking days and cravings.
Phoebe
18 March 2022
Phoebe is Senior Education and Training Officer providing education to the alcohol and other drug (AOD) workforce.
HOSPO Drinking Cultures
17 March 2022
The ‘Hospo Drinking Cultures’ campaign is a partnership between Monash University, Turning Point and Chisholm Institute, and is one of several projects funded by VicHealth’s Men’s Risky Drinking Initiative to raise awareness of and shift the elements of practice that influence men’s high-risk drinking.
World Social Work Day
15 March 2022
On World Social Work Day, March 15, 2022, we celebrate the vital work of social workers in the Australian community and globally.
Justice
9 March 2022
Turning Point and the Monash Addiction Research Centre have today released an evidence-based position statement in support of drug decriminalisation.
5 Years NMS
8 March 2022
In 2022, the Nurse & Midwife Support service celebrate five years of supporting nurses and midwives.
2021 Walkley Documentary Award
28 February 2022
Turning Point would like to thank everyone for their support of Addicted Australia.