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writing case notes
The second edition of “Take Note!” has just been released! This practical guide provides essential insights into the process of case note writing, making it more accessible and manageable for clinicians, managers and services across the alcohol and other drugs sector.
National Hospitality Workers  Appreciation Day
Help us celebrate the significant role hospitality workers play in our lives and spread the word about the “Hospo drinking cultures” project designed to support their health and wellbeing.
Using data to understand 000 callers
By identifying these people early, the researchers hope that healthcare systems can respond in ways that better support the acute and unmet mental health needs of this patient group.
VicHealth Codesign Workshop
Turning Point recently held a co-design workshop to identify how ambulance attendance data can best support local governments and organisations seeking to minimise alcohol harms.
Children OOHC
A new study from Turning Point and Monash University has used ambulance service data to understand the acute healthcare needs of children in out-of-home care.
Ari Roxburgh
The Translational Research Grant will enable researchers to develop a digital tool designed to improve clients’ long-term outcomes after leaving residential withdrawal treatment
Victoria Manning
Imagine a future where tailored technological treatments can help to minimise harm from addictive behaviours when it matters most
nurse relaxing
Researchers are conducting an online survey to explore the unique dynamics of drinking cultures among nurses and midwives.
AOD Stats
The latest AODstats data sets have just been released, with Bulletin #8 covering Victorian hospital admissions.
H2H
New study findings show that a digital preventive intervention implemented in the breast screening setting successfully reduces women’s intentions to drink alcohol.
Workplace drinking
A different way of conceptualising work-related drinking could transform workplace policies and procedures relating to alcohol.
This little-known change could save lives and reduce Australia’s breast cancer cases
Many Australian women are already protecting themselves from breast cancer risks by proactively checking their breasts and having regular breast screens.

However, few people are aware of the link between alcohol and breast cancer.