NHMRC Partnership Project Success: Shaping the Future of AOD Treatment: Meeting Unmet Demand with Brief Interventions

Alcohol and other drug (AOD) services in Australia currently meet less than half of the treatment demand. Even when individuals with AOD use problems access these services, the majority attend only one or two sessions.

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October 2019

Don’t forget to have your say – National AOD Workforce Survey

The 2019 National AOD Workforce Survey is open to anyone working in the sector. Have you completed it yet?

October 2019

Applications open for NDARC higher degree research scholarships

Applications are now open for NDARC HDR scholarships commencing Term 1, 2020.

October 2019

NZ cannabis law referendum: Experts speak at public lectures

NDRI’s Simon Lenton is taking part in a series of public lectures on cannabis policy reform in the lead-up to the NZ national referendum.

October 2019

Informing AOD prevention policy and practice in Taiwan

Ann Roche was invited to present on NCETA’s research program at the International Symposium of Adolescent Substance Abuse and Prevention in Taiwan.

October 2019

New resource on kava use among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

A summary based on the Review of kava use among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is now available.

October 2019

Changing trends in drinking and illicit drug-taking across all age groups

NCETA’s research findings examining AOD use among younger people, older people and high-risk occupational groups were placed under the microscope at the recent Australian Public Health Conference 2019.

October 2019

Half a Million Steps: Documentary screening and panel discussion

You’re invited to a free screening of the documentary Half a Million Steps followed by a panel discussion.

October 2019

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander worker wellbeing resources and strategies for responding to methamphetamine

A webinar is now available on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander worker wellbeing and resources and strategies for dealing with stressful work-related issues.

October 2019

Dr Amy Peacock awarded $1.4 million in first round of NHMRC Investigator Grant scheme

NDARC’s Dr Amy Peacock was awarded $1.4 million through the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Investigator Grant scheme.

October 2019

Supporting the supply chain and transport industries to address AOD-related issues

NCETA conducted a workshop on identifying and responding to workers’ AOD use at the Australian Logistics Council (ALC) Supply Chain Safety Summit in Sydney in September.

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