Turning Point (RTO 6948) has opened expressions of interest for free AOD workforce training running from 6 July to 28 August 2026. The unit, CHCAOD001 Work in an Alcohol and Other Drugs Context, targets workers already active in Victoria’s alcohol and drug sector. It gives participants a firm grounding in the philosophy, values, and context...
A landmark NAADAC webinar on 3 June 2026 shone a light on a growing but underutilised network of peer-based recovery organisations. Many addiction professionals rarely mention these options to their clients. Known as second-wave mutual-help groups, these free, community-based alternatives to Alcoholics Anonymous are quietly proving their worth. According to new research, they may be...
The European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA) is pushing forward on multiple fronts. Its goal is to address drug-related harms in Europe through new guidance, a growing expert network and a packed 2026 schedule of conferences, training and public webinars. The agency’s latest update signals a sharpening commitment to evidence-based, integrated approaches. These approaches aim to...
A Much-Needed Conversation Is Coming A free online webinar is set to tackle one of the most pressing conversations in mental health care: the surge in demand for adult ADHD assessment, and why the system so frequently leaves people with a substance misuse history behind. Dr Limor Theedar, a consultant psychiatrist and addiction specialist with...
Victorian Clinicians Get Rare Chance to Upskill on Cognitive Impairment in AOD Settings Turning Point is hosting a free, full-day training workshop in Richmond, Victoria, this June. It gives frontline workers practical tools to recognise and respond to cognitive impairment in AOD settings. The workshop brings together three senior clinical neuropsychologists with deep experience in...
Australia’s Workers’ Compensation System Is Under Scrutiny, and Injured Workers Are Leading the Charge Workers’ compensation reform is long overdue in Australia. For many people who sustain a workplace injury, the path to recovery should be simple: report the injury, get support, heal, and return to work. Yet for a growing number of injured workers,...
Brighton’s New Note Orchestra has lined up three powerful music events for addiction recovery this season. First, there is a joyful album launch. Then comes a welcoming open day. Finally, a national summit asks big questions about where the recovery arts movement is headed. Album Launch: A Music Event for Addiction Recovery Worth Celebrating The...
The Faculty of Addictions, part of the British Psychological Society’s Division of Clinical Psychology, has launched a landmark toolkit to expand DClinPsy addiction placements across England. It gives Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and healthcare providers practical, structured guidance to build high-quality placement opportunities for Doctorate in Clinical Psychology trainees. Addiction affects nearly half of all...
There is a well-established and often underestimated connection between trauma and substance use disorders. For many individuals struggling with addiction, the roots of their substance use trace back not to a simple choice, but to a nervous system shaped by painful, unresolved experiences. Understanding this connection is no longer optional for those working in behavioural...
The UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs Convenes Its 69th Session Vienna, Austria, 12 March 2026. The Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) has wrapped up a pivotal 69th session in Vienna. Sharp debate defined the week, covering the future of international drug control and the formal launch of a new Expert Panel. That Panel will shape...