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The latest news and events from the Matilda Centre

We share news of our latest research, projects and activities at the Matilda Centre. Browse some of our stories here.

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19 October 2021

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Translating research into practice

Postdoctoral Research Fellow Dr Steph Kershaw is passionate about translating research into real world outcomes and benefits. She’s currently evaluating a program which provides support to the families and friends of people who use alcohol and/or other drugs.

15 October 2021

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Together we will get there, a message from #youthgotthis

The Matilda Centre once again partnered with #youthgotthis to hold a virtual public forum on Youth Mental Health. This year we heard more personal stories and the panel discussed many of the challenges that young people are facing today.

06 September 2021

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#youthgotthis returns for 2021

#youthgotthis is back for 2021! The Matilda Centre once again partners with #youthgotthis to hold this virtual public forum on Youth Mental Health.

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Empowering young people to improve their health and wellbeing

We spoke to Dr Lauren Gardner about her research career and exciting work on two on two large scale preventive eHealth programs.

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Can personality factors predict mental disorders?

PhD student Samantha Lynch is researching ways to optimise mental health interventions by using innovative ways to classify and predict mental disorders.

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Discover a new website about 'ice' developed with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

Cracks in the Ice has launched the first national website providing resources about crystal methamphetamine ('ice') for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The development of the website was led by an expert advisory group including Aboriginal elders, researchers, and health workers together with input from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members from across Australia.

Media mentions

We are regularly engaged in wider public discussion around mental health, substance use and other related topics.

The Matilda Centre welcomes Dubbo Drug Court announcement

The Matilda Centre welcomes the announcement of a new Drug Court in Dubbo, providing an alternative to prison for people with drug dependence.

The 'Men of Matilda' share their thoughts on men's health and wellbeing

Matilda Centre staff share their thoughts on health and wellbeing to help raise awareness for Men's Health Week.

Anxiety and alcohol use: Can we Re-Train Your Brain?

Researchers at the Matilda Centre are running a pilot trial to examine whether an online brain training program can successfully re-train spontaneous and sometimes subconscious mental habits that contribute to the development and maintenance of anxiety and alcohol use disorders.

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