Events

Lisdexamfetamine in the treatment of methamphetamine dependence, presented by Dr Nadine Ezard.

Zoom webinar

Talking Point - Wednesday 25th June 2025, 1pm to 2pm AEST - ONLINE Lisdexamfetamine in the treatment of methamphetamine dependence, presented by Dr Nadine Ezard. We conducted a randomised double-blind placebo controlled trial of 250mg lisdexamfetamine daily vs placebo among 164 adults with methamphetamine dependence at 6 outpatient services around Australia. The study was impacted by

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NDRI July webinar: Foresight methods and more resilient health policy

Online webinar

We live in an increasingly uncertain world. In response to this, the use of Foresight methods has become recognised as a highly valued approach for more effective engagement with stakeholders, to inform policy development and strategic planning exercises, and to increase organisation and sector resilience and preparedness to future events. In NDRI’s July webinar, hear

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Comorbidity Guidelines Webinar: Supporting client change with motivational interviewing

Online via Zoom

This webinar will give an overview of motivational interviewing and is part of the University of Sydney's Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use Comorbidity Project webinar series, which is focused on applying evidence into practice. This webinar will take place on Friday 4th of July from 11am to 12pm AEST This

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Connect & Learn webinar series address a wide range of practice-relevant topics presented by local expert clinicians. The webinars aim to enhance the capabilities of Victorian AOD and MH workers in responding to substance use and addiction issues among their clients and consumers.

Zoom webinar

An introduction to AOD peer work including misconceptions, challenges, benefits and best practice, presented by Benn Veenker Tuesday 22 July 2025 - online from 1pm to 1:45pm This presentation will start with unpacking exactly what is lived and living experience and what does this mean within an AOD context. There will be a deeper dive

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Integrated Care in Action: A Model for Mental Health and Addiction Treatment

Online

Presented by Hamilton Centre and MHPN. At this webinar, the panel will aim to identify why and how an integrated interdisciplinary response will support better outcomes for Alcohol and other Drug presentations in the context of co-occurring and/or co-existing physical health, mental health, housing, forensic, interpersonal, vocational, and/or psychosocial challenges; and offer tips and strategies

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Comorbidity Guidelines Webinar- Substance-related psychosis: what to ask and what to do

Zoom webinar

This webinar will give an overview of substance-related psychosis and is part of the University of Sydney’s Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use Comorbidity Project webinar series, which is focused on applying evidence into practice his webinar will take place on Tuesday 12th of August 10am-11am AEST This webinar will be

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NDRI WEBINAR: Opioid overdose: Evidence, experience and emerging threats

Online webinar

NDRI WEBINAR: Opioid overdose: Evidence, experience and emerging threats WED AUGUST 20TH – 11-11:45am AWST / 1-1:45 AEST Presenters: Professor Simon Lenton (National Drug Research Institute, Curtin University) Ele Morrison (AIVL) Dr Amanda Roxburgh (Burnet Institute) ­­Facilitated by Dr Michael Curtis (National Drug Research Institute, Curtin University) Every opioid overdose is preventable, yet more than 12,000 Australians have died from a

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