May 2022

Tobacco cessation and cancer screening in culturally and linguistically diverse communities

People from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities in Australia have been found to have higher smoking prevalence rates and poorer adherence to breast, bowel and cervical cancer screening guidelines.

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June 2015

Public awareness campaigns about recreational cannabis: Evidence Check

This Evidence Check forms a background document for the NSW Government public awareness strategy to reinforce the Government’s mess

April 2015

Development and evaluation of a novel school community-based intervention to reduce cannabis use and associated harms among high risk adolescents

This project aims to develop a novel, school-based early intervention for students facing a disciplinary sanction for a cannabis issue or otherwise identified with early or problematic cannabis use.

April 2015

Treatment and Prevention (TAP) Study

The TAP study explores the concept of ‘treatment and prevention’; treatment not only results in cure for the individual, but also prevents the spread of hepatitis C virus (HCV) to others.

April 2015

The Brain Games: Using brain training to prevent adolescent mental illness

This study will examine whether cognitive training is effective in reducing a range of psychopathology in youth at high risk for developing a mental illness, as determined by a standardised measure of personality.

April 2015

Making addiction in screening and diagnostic tools used in AOD and other health settings

This project will collect and examine substance use and addiction screening and diagnostic tools currently being used in two countries: Australia and Canada.

April 2015

Reducing tobacco smoking among low-SES smokers: A RCT to improve compliance with treatment, smoking cessation and health economic outcomes

This study aims to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of enhanced compliance instruction (via text messaging) to increase smoking cessation rates among low-SES smokers.

April 2015

Global Addiction Academy Project (GAaP)

Through its membership of the GAaP, NCETA continues to work with its international partners to develop and implement initiatives.

February 2015

Older People Program

NCETA is embarking on a new program of research about alcohol and other drug use among ageing populations.

February 2015

CFMEU Policy Work

NCETA is developing nationally a consistent ‘fit for work’ policy and associated procedures for the Construction, Forestry, Mining, & Energy Union (CFMEU).

February 2015

‘The Forgotten Generation’: Health Trajectories in Aboriginal Adolescents and Youth

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) young people experience significantly poorer health and greater social and economic challenges to future health than other Australian young people. However, there remains major gaps in evidence and longitudinal studies highlighting the health trajectories of ATSI young people.

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