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NWMPHN campaign brings practical tools to tackle AOD stigma
Designing and delivering culturally sensitive support
Tell us what you think about digital tools for treating mental health and AOD use
Overdose deaths on the rise
Programs help tackle drug and alcohol concerns
New alcohol and other drug recovery services to help at-risk communities
FARE - Every Moment Matters Campaign
PIP QI reports: a closer look at the alcohol measure and how we can help
Alcohol and other drug services to support those most at risk
Dual diagnosis training package: Opportunity for 50 practice/community nurses
Let's talk about COVID drinking
Multicultural approach to drug support to save lives
News from around our region
Prevention starts in primary care: Refer patients to Life! this National Diabetes Week
2 July 2026 | Diabetes VictoriaSeeking GPs for study on vaping, other nicotine product use in young adults
29 June 2026 | Monash UniversityRegistrations now open for Cancer Council Victoria’s Nurse Ambassador Program
19 June 2026 | Cancer Council VictoriaResearchers looking for participants in cognitive health study
5 June 2026 | The University of MelbourneAsbestos Voices: help shape future research on asbestos-related diseases
27 May 2026 | National Centre for Asbestos Related DiseasesSubscribe to receive our fortnightly newsletter
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We acknowledge the people of the Kulin nations as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which our work in the community takes place. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
We also recognise, respect and affirm the central role played in our work by people with lived experience, their families and/or carers.
While the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing has contributed to the funding of this website, the information on this website does not necessarily reflect the views of the Australian Government and is not advice that is provided, or information that is endorsed, by the Australian Government. The Australian Government is not responsible in negligence or otherwise for any injury, loss or damage however arising from the use of or reliance on the information provided on this website.