Clinical and Social Research Team

Our Clinical and Social Research (CSR) program aims to address addiction issues across the spectrum of harm, establishing effective methods for supporting client journeys from initial help-seeking through to specialist treatment and recovery. We use an interdisciplinary framework that looks at the connection between biology, psychology and socio-environmental factors that contribute to addiction. We work to reduce stigma and harms at the community level by changing cultures, supporting family members and health care professionals, and generating insights and innovation for a more efficient and effective treatment system.

Our program drawing draws on multiple research methodologies and approaches including clinical trials, service evaluation, surveys, intervention studies and qualitative research. Key funders of our work include the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services, NHMRC, ARC, VicHealth, Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation, Movember Foundation, Beyond Blue, Monash University, Eastern Health Foundation and other philanthropic organisations.