Mapping the ecosystem of addiction report launch 3rd December 2025, from 12pm to 1pm GMT+11 - online event With the Australian Institute of Health Innovation at Macquarie University, we have developed a map of the ecosystem of addiction. Alcohol and other drug services in Australia are wide-ranging and serve many different needs. They often overlap with
Connect & Learn The role of dual diagnosis in AOD rehabilitation presented by Dr Lea Foo & David Hill The presentation will aim to improve knowledge about the prevalence of comorbid mental health and substance use disorders, their relationship and impact on recovery. Dr Lea Foo and David Hill will provide tools and strategies to support addressing
Nicotine e-cigarettes for smoking cessation following discharge from smoke-free inpatient AOD withdrawal services: A pragmatic randomised controlled trial, presented by Professor Billie Bonevski 29th October 2025 online from 1pm to 2pm AEST E-cigarettes containing nicotine (e-cigarettes) have demonstrated effectiveness for smoking cessation among general populations, but limited evidence in people with substance use disorders (SUD). This presentation will
Connect & Learn The Pharmacy is HOW FAR away? Managing opioid agonist treatment in regional Victoria, presented by Dr Adam Straub This webinar is only available to staff who are working in a Victorian Department of Health (DH) funded AOD organisation Attendees will gain an increased appreciation for managing clients in rural and regional Victoria.
This webinar will take place on Wednesday 15th October 1pm-2pm AEDT This webinar will give an overview of compassion in healthcare 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 be
Connect & Learn: Integrating Hepatitis C testing and treatment into addiction care of people who inject drugs – lessons from Melbourne’s Medically Supervised Injecting Room, presented by A/Prof Nico Clark According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), hepatitis C is the main cause of death globally in people who inject drugs, yet it is easy
Talking Point is a regular series of publicly available lectures that aim to inspire, inform and challenge our notions of what we know about addiction and its impact across society. Health and social sector professionals and the general public are all welcome to attend. Can we really change behaviour at a population level? The Communities
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
Connect & Learn Webinar Friday 8th August 2025 - online from 1pm to 1:45pm Identifying and supporting clients with cognitive impairment, presented by Georgia Bolt This webinar is only available to staff who are working in a Victorian Department of Health (DH) funded AOD organisation. This presentation situates cognitive impairment as a key factor to
Talking Point: Addressing Underlying Trauma in Opioid Use. Thursday 7th August 2025, 1pm - 2pm AEST - ONLINE Up to 90% of people with opioid use disorder (OUD) have trauma exposure and up to 41% have posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). However, studies estimate that less than 12% of people with OUD and co-occurring PTSD receive