The Prevention in Place Conference, dedicated to using place-based approaches to reduce disadvantage and improve wellbeing, will be held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on May 6 and 7, 2025. It spans sectors dedicated to strengthening protective factors for better outcomes, including alcohol and other drugs, youth services, justice, disability, suicide prevention and
Join Associate Professor Shalini Arunogiri for a webinar exploring emerging treatments in the alcohol and other drugs (AOD) sector, with a focus on psychedelic-assisted therapies. Dr. Arunogiri is a clinical psychiatrist specialising in addiction and the Deputy Clinical Director at Turning Point, a national centre for addiction treatment, research, and education. She is also an
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
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
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
This webinar will give an overview of the impact of disasters and climate change on mental health 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. When: Thursday 13th November, 12:30-1:30 PM (AEDT) Speakers
March| Dialectical behaviour therapy in practice: A clinician’s guide This webinar will give an overview of applying dialectical behaviour therapy into alcohol and other drugs clinical practice 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
The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use at the University of Sydney has been funded by the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing to deliver a series of free, evidence-based training workshops for professionals supporting people using alcohol and other drugs (AOD). These workshops are designed to focus on building workforce
Clinicians are invited to attend the AOD Youth Community of Practice being held at Each Boronia on Tuesday 31 March 2026 (9:30am–3:30pm). This event will bring clinicians together to connect, share practice insights, and strengthen responses to young people experiencing alcohol and other drug challenges. The day will include presentations and discussion on risk assessment, safety planning, and