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Our Student Open Night is a chance to explore study pathways and find your future in addiction science. Jayden, a Master...
29/07/2026

Our Student Open Night is a chance to explore study pathways and find your future in addiction science. Jayden, a Master of Addictive Behaviours graduate, found that the Addictive Behaviours Program “deepened my understanding of the communities we support and strengthened my commitment to culturally safe practice.”

At the event, you can learn about postgraduate programs, internships, scholarships and research opportunities, and connect with the educators and clinicians who guide students through their studies.

If you’re considering your next step in addiction science, we’d love to see you on the 25th of August at 110 Church Street, Richmond. Register now at: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/student-open-night-2026-turning-point-tickets-1985341034478

Turning Point’s Student Open Night is designed for people ready to take the next step in addiction science. Throughout t...
29/07/2026

Turning Point’s Student Open Night is designed for people ready to take the next step in addiction science. Throughout the evening, you can meet our education and research teams, explore graduate study options and learn how our programs build the skills needed for clinical, research and policy roles across the AOD sector.

Specialist Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner Fabrizio Lo Cascio says the Master of Addictive Behaviours “combined evidence, practice and supervision in a way that strengthened my capability as a practitioner.” He says the program helped him grow as a practitioner, giving him clearer direction in both his clinical and research work.

Find out how our programs can support your development as a practitioner. Join us on the 25th of August at 110 Church Street, Richmond. Register now: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/student-open-night-2026-turning-point-tickets-1985341034478

Our upcoming Student Open Night is a chance to learn more about the study pathways available at Turning Point and how ou...
23/07/2026

Our upcoming Student Open Night is a chance to learn more about the study pathways available at Turning Point and how our programs support people preparing for work in the alcohol and other drugs sector. Registered Nurse Bhumi Devi says her postgraduate study “equipped me with critical knowledge, strengthened my clinical reasoning, and empowered me to challenge stigma and dominant narratives surrounding addiction.”

If you’re exploring pathways into addiction research, education or clinical practice, join us for our Student Open Night on the 25th of August at Turning Point in Richmond. You can tour the site, meet our multidisciplinary team and hear directly from students about how their experiences have shaped their readiness for the workforce.

Learn more about our range of opportunities in addiction sciences. Register for the open night at: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/student-open-night-2026-turning-point-tickets-1985341034478

Our treatment services, research projects and training initiatives are stronger when they are co-designed with people wh...
29/06/2026

Our treatment services, research projects and training initiatives are stronger when they are co-designed with people who have lived experienced of addiction.

To ensure we hear from more lived experience voices more often, we’re launching a new Consumer Advisory Group, which will provide a dedicated space for eight members to contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of our work.

Expressions of interest are open until July 12.

We’re looking for people who are passionate about helping improve outcomes for others. Previous experience in advisory groups or committees is not required.

Interested, or know someone who might be?

Use this form to apply: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=1Rmp-DGgfUCtaVVCP2uxnzbv89tZt2lEkkecW9vT_ZhUNThNUVZLQVJQQlhTRldBM0FNM0lSMkE1Qi4u

If you have any questions or need assistance completing the online form, please email [email protected]

We are delighted to announce that Senior Research Fellow Dr Bosco Rowland has received the Society for Prevention Resear...
24/06/2026

We are delighted to announce that Senior Research Fellow Dr Bosco Rowland has received the Society for Prevention Research (SPR)’s International Collaborative Prevention Research Award.

This prestigious fellowship recognises Dr Rowland for his distinguished record of contributions in the field, including his leadership in establishing the Asia‑Pacific Society for Prevention Research.

At Turning Point and Monash University, Dr Rowland has led major national and international projects on adolescent behaviour, alcohol and drug use, smoking, mental health and healthy eating, and has recently secured a $1.97M MRFF grant to investigate how to counter increasingly sophisticated alcohol marketing tactics and protect young people from early alcohol use and mental health risks.

He is also a significant international contributor to the Society for Prevention Research, presenting at annual meetings and making contributions to the ECPN Invited Symposium on Prevention Research across International Contexts, the International Committee symposia, and the International Networking Forum, where he served as a link member between the Asia-Pacific Society for Prevention Research and the main society and annual meeting.

We are proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition of Dr Rowland, whose leadership, collaborative approach and commitment to evidence‑based prevention continue to make a meaningful contribution to communities across Australia and the world.

Congratulations, Dr Rowland!

Keep reading: https://turningpoint.org.au/about-us/news/dr-bosco-rowland-receives-international-collaborative-prevention-research-award

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

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