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For Registered Nurse Bhumi Devi, completing the Graduate Certificate in Addictive Behaviours was life-changing. “The cou...
17/06/2026

For Registered Nurse Bhumi Devi, completing the Graduate Certificate in Addictive Behaviours was life-changing.

“The course equipped me with critical knowledge, strengthened my clinical reasoning, and empowered me to challenge stigma and dominant narratives surrounding addiction,” she says.

It also helped her build the confidence to begin shaping her own pathway within the AOD sector, where clear specialist pathways for nurses are often limited.

She says that one of the most meaningful aspects of the course was the sense of community developed with other students. The diverse lived, professional and personal experiences from fellow students created a rich learning environment grounded in respect, compassion and shared purpose.

“This collective space allowed us to deeply engage with human suffering, not just from a clinical perspective, but through connection, listening, and mutual support,” she says.

Keep reading: https://www.turningpoint.org.au/about-us/news/strengthening-specialist-nursing-practice-addiction

Learn about our range of study opportunities at our Student Open Night: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/student-open-night-2026-turning-point-tickets-1985341034478

We’re celebrating the people behind this number ✨ Yesterday BreakThrough reached 15,500 registrations, each one represe...
10/06/2026

We’re celebrating the people behind this number ✨
Yesterday BreakThrough reached 15,500 registrations, each one representing someone who showed up to support a loved one experiencing addictive behaviours.

BreakThrough has supported thousands of families, partners and friends with practical ways to feel more confident and supported. The program helps people have safer conversations, set boundaries that feel manageable, respond to challenging moments and look after their own wellbeing. It also guides families through the alcohol and drug treatment system and highlights the support options available.

BreakThrough is a free, accessible program that helps families feel supported, informed and better equipped to care for themselves and their loved ones.

You can read more about the work we’re doing and see our upcoming sessions at:
https://www.breakthroughforfamilies.com

Addiction doesn’t just affect the person using substances, it impacts everyone around them.This free BreakThrough webina...
09/06/2026

Addiction doesn’t just affect the person using substances, it impacts everyone around them.

This free BreakThrough webinar guides families and friends through understanding their own emotions like guilt, shame, and compassion fatigue. Learn practical self-care strategies that help you stay strong while supporting your loved one. One hour online, positive and supportive.

Take care of yourself and sign up today: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/breakthrough-emotional-impact-of-addiction-tickets-1977847523184?aff=oddtdtcreator

Growing up in her father’s community pharmacy just outside London, Turning Point’s Head of Research and Workforce Develo...
04/06/2026

Growing up in her father’s community pharmacy just outside London, Turning Point’s Head of Research and Workforce Development and Professor in Addiction Studies Prof Victoria Manning, became fascinated with medication from an early age.

“I understood from a young age that drugs have an incredible capacity to help and heal people but also cause profound harm,” she says.

“I think that sparked a level of interest in how substances interact with the human brain and the body – and inspired me to study psychology and eventually a PhD in schizophrenia and addiction.”

In a new article in Australasian Pharmacy, Prof Manning describes how her father’s legacy inspired her to dedicate her career to finding new ways to treat and respond to people struggling with addiction.

Read the article: https://australasianpharmacy.com.au/articles/2026/05/addiction

So far this financial year, we’ve had a number of generous donations to help our work.By supporting treatment, education...
03/06/2026

So far this financial year, we’ve had a number of generous donations to help our work.

By supporting treatment, education and research through Turning Point, each donation helps to provide the hope, connection and support that families and individuals impacted by addiction need.

There’s still time to donate this financial year and be part of the change. Every gift, big or small, helps us to build a future free from stigma and harm.

Follow the link to support our work today: https://www.turningpoint.org.au/donate

We are delighted to announce that Dr Anni Hine Moana FHEA, Lecturer in the Graduate Program of Addictive Behaviours, has...
03/06/2026

We are delighted to announce that Dr Anni Hine Moana FHEA, Lecturer in the Graduate Program of Addictive Behaviours, has received the 2026 Excellence in Research Award from the Australian Counselling Association.

Sponsored by the Institute of Applied Psychology, this award recognises Dr Hine Moana’s outstanding contribution to counselling research and practice. It acknowledges her groundbreaking doctoral research exploring narrative therapy approaches with Aboriginal women, as well as the significant impact of her subsequent publications in the field.

“I am filled with deep gratitude to the Aboriginal counsellors, the women with whom they worked, and those who prepared the ground for this field of inquiry. I remain acutely aware of that debt,” Dr Hine Moana says.

“It was particularly heartening and humbling to be approached during the evening by both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal counsellors who shared that my research and publications had supported and further informed their practice.”

For Dr Hine Moana, receiving the award at the ACA Conference Awards Dinner in Melbourne was not the only highlight of the evening. One of her former students from Monash University’s Master of Counselling program, Aaron Tenenbaum, received the Outstanding Student Counsellor Award.

The award recognises a student counsellor who is already making a significant contribution to the counselling profession and demonstrates exceptional promise, dedication, and commitment to both study and practice.

“I nominated Aaron because he is the most outstanding counselling student I have ever taught,” Dr Hine Moana says.

“He is intelligent, insightful, reflective, and deeply compassionate. He has also dedicated a lot of time over a number of years to supporting young people through his volunteer work.”

Congratulations to both Anni Hine Moana and Aaron Tenenbaum on these well-deserved and outstanding achievements.

The May edition of Research Roundup is out now. In this edition: 🔹Who could benefit from psychedelic-assisted therapy, a...
27/05/2026

The May edition of Research Roundup is out now.

In this edition:
🔹Who could benefit from psychedelic-assisted therapy, and when? Our researchers surveyed clinicians and service leaders to find out.
🔹A summary report has outlined the key findings, policy implications and recommendations of a joint review of alcohol ordering and delivery reforms.
🔹Addiction specialists have proposed a framework to ensure patients receive high-quality care when they see a GP for ADHD.
🔹Psychiatrist Dr Kathy Watson explains how supportive mentors empowered her to research stigma, inclusion and service improvement during her Master of Addictive Behaviours.
🔹Plus, our student open night, opportunities to participate in research, and more.

Keep reading: https://mailchi.mp/turningpoint/turning-point-research-updates-17335438

Supporting someone with addiction can feel overwhelming, especially when safety and boundaries are a concern.Our free Br...
26/05/2026

Supporting someone with addiction can feel overwhelming, especially when safety and boundaries are a concern.

Our free BreakThrough Boundaries and Safety Plans webinar gives families and friends practical tools to feel steadier and more prepared. Learn how to set clear boundaries, deescalate tricky situations and protect your own wellbeing, while staying connected to your loved one.

It’s one hour, online and focused on real life situations. Save your spot and sign up today at: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/breakthrough-boundaries-and-safety-plans-tickets-1977847410848?aff=oddtdtcreator

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