We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Lived and Living Experience Workforce Forum (LLEW) 2025 website and registration, in preparation for this highly anticipated event scheduled for Thursday March 20th, 2025. Please see link below for further details: LLEW 2025 - SHARC | Self Help Addiction Resource Centre Hosted by SHARC and the
Victorian Substance Use Research Forum (VSURF) - April Seminar - Oisin Stronach - An age–period–cohort–interaction analysis of methamphetamine-related deaths in Australia, 2001-2020 Please join us on 11th April for our next VSURF seminar, which will be delivered by Oisin Stronach from the Burnet Institute. Oisin will be presenting his work examining trends methamphetamine-related deaths in
No to Violence presents a national forum where domestic, family and sexual violence political leaders take to a national stage to share their vision for ending family violence and answering your questions! Amanda Rishworth MP, Minister for Social Services (ALP) Kerrynne Liddle, MP Shadow Minister for Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention (LNP) Senator Larissa
YDHF monthly network meeting with pill testing update and information sharing
"Everything You Need to Know About Synthetic Drugs" responds to wide community concern about synthetic drugs, with speakers from ADF, HRV and a practitioner. In partnership with Neighbourhood Justice Centre.
The Victorian Substance Use Research Forum (VSURF) invites you to attend the August Seminar where Bianca Whiteside (Deakin University and Burnet Institute) will present her work examining public amenity around the North Richmond medically supervised injecting room (MSIR). To register for either online or in-person attendance, please email: michael.curtis@burnet.edu.au Abstract: The North Richmond Medically Supervised Injecting
AOD perspectives on policy and practice in out-of-home care for young people. Join us as we explore how zero-tolerance policies in residential settings can escalate risk, fragment care, and criminalise young people-and what we can do to support. Morning tea and lunch will be provided. Parking available via Cleeland St
Turning Point's Student Open Night Tuesday 26th August 2025 - 4pm to 7pm Our Student Open Nights showcase the vast range of educational opportunities in addiction science on offer through Turning Point, from VET through to a PhD. Attendees are able to tour the site, engaging with and learning about what the centre offers, and how
YDHF will acknowledge IOAD with community members, AOD service providers and guest speaker, Sally Finn, founder of IOAD. BBQ lunch provided.
Behind every effective reform in mental health and addiction care is a capable, supported workforce. But sustaining that workforce — and growing the next generation — is one of our biggest challenges. Join us for a morning of conversation and connection as we unpack what it takes to translate investment in people into real-world impact. Our panel