The talk will provide an overview of the brain-training used in SWiPE ("approach-avoidance training") and will present the findings of a feasibility, acceptability and preliminary effectiveness study conducted with over 1300 Australians who wanted to reduce harmful or hazardous alcohol use. Future research priorities and broader applications of smartphone-delivered brain-training will also be discussed. Dr […]

The WA Alcohol and Other Drug Sector Conference 2021 aims to provide a platform for esteemed local, national and international speakers with presentations that reflect contemporary issues affecting the sector. The conference theme is Shifting perspective: Alcohol and other drugs, everybody’s story. Presentations will be informed by the following conference topics: the impact of COVID-19 co-occurring […]

Description The Indigenous Wellbeing Conference will provide delegates with information about the latest Indigenous-led, grassroot programs and projects taking place around the nation and across the seas. Attendees will learn how to implement practical evidence-based research into their service, and gain a greater understanding of Indigenous protocols, practices, and considerations. The conference program will provide delegates […]

In support and awareness of Mental Health Week (9-16 October 2021), nurse practitioner/mental health nurse Jen Cullen will present a webinar on this important topic. Mental health includes an individual's emotional, psychological and social wellbeing. It affects how they perform, feel, think and react. Mental health affects all ages and stages of life from children […]

This is a not-for-profit family friendly festive event to celebrated National Mental Health Week 2021. This highly visible festival is being planned by a wide range of groups and individuals with links to many with mental health issues. Their experience will aid in restoring and building community connections and cohesiveness and reduce stigma associated with […]