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The Matilda Centre

@matildacentreusyd.bsky.social
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A University of Sydney research centre with a focus on the prevention, early intervention and treatment of mental + substance use disorders.

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Australian Museum Eureka Prizes @eurekaprizes.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Distinguished Professor Maree Teesson is a finalist in the @sydney.edu.au Eureka Prize for Leadership in Science. Learn more: youtu.be/oCnl8xYBptU #EurekaPrizes
Eureka Prize for Leadership in Science finalist, Distinguished Professor Maree Teesson.
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Australian Museum Eureka Prizes @eurekaprizes.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
OurFutures Vaping Program is a finalist in the UNSW Eureka Prize for Societal Impact in Science. Learn more: youtu.be/ivtjI9WqPbc #EurekaPrizes
Eureka Prize for Societal Impact in Science finalist, OurFutures Vaping Program.
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Australian Museum Eureka Prizes @eurekaprizes.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Today is the day! The Australian Museum is proud to be celebrating 58 individuals and teams across Australia who are leading the way in research & innovation, leadership, science engagement and school science. #EurekaPrizes
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Cracks in the Ice @cracksintheice.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Learn about how we partnered with GARUWA, a First Nations–owned and led storytelling agency, to produce three powerful videos sharing the lived experiences of people affected by crystal #methamphetamine use. Catch up on our previous webinar here: cracksintheice.org.a...
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MUSC Youth Collaborative @muscyouthcollab.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Drs. Lindsay Squeglia and @louisemewton.bsky.social recently published findings from their international collaboration. In 2023, Youth Collaborative team members traveled to Sydney as part of Dr. Squeglia’s Fulbright exchange with the @matildacentreusyd.bsky.social
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Rachel Visontay @rvisontay.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
I talked to the Guardian about what happens to our brains when we drink: www.theguardian.com/australia-ne... @matildacentreusyd.bsky.social
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After getting so drunk I hugged a bouncer before blacking out, I wondered, what does alcohol do to our brains?
Why do some people get drunk more quickly and feel more impaired? Biology and genetics play a role but alcohol’s effects on the brain are complex
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Newsroom - University of Sydney @newsroomusyd.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
#MediaAlert New research finds over 8 million Australians experienced childhood trauma, raising risk of mental illness and chronic health conditions. Study author Dr Lucy Grummitt says trauma-informed care must extend across the entire health system. She’s available for media via +61 2 8627 0246
Image split: On the left, a portrait shot of Dr Lucy Grummitt a research with University of Sydney. On the right, an orange block with text: "This is a national wake up call. The scale and impact of lifelong trauma in Australia needs urgent attention." Text below names Dr Lucy Grummitt & contact info.
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Cracks in the Ice @cracksintheice.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
We are absolutely thrilled to have been highly commended for this year’s Engagement Australia Excellence in Indigenous Engagement Award!
Engagement Australia logo with the following text: "EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2025 | HIGHLY COMMENDED | EXCELLENCE IN INDIGENOUS ENGAGEMENT" followed by the University of Sydney logo.
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The Matilda Centre @matildacentreusyd.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
Current prevention methods not meeting the needs for adolescents in regional areas, says new research from Dr @lyraegan.bsky.social. Presented at #APSAD25
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The Matilda Centre @matildacentreusyd.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
Last day of #APSAD25 kicking off with Dr Steph Kershaw (filling in for Tariq Isaacs) sharing the process of developing the @cracksintheice.bsky.social lived experience videos on methamphetamine use
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The Matilda Centre @matildacentreusyd.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
Strong support for the first review of the Family and Friends Support Program, with participants finding the program helping them feel less alone #APSAD25
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The Matilda Centre @matildacentreusyd.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
65% reduction in vaping use, 89% rated the program as very good, and significant increased knowledge around vaping 12 months after receiving the OurFutures Vaping Program, says Dr Lauren Gardner at #APSAD25
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APSAD DAR @apsad-dar.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
Panel session with Shalini Arunogiri, Levii Griffiths, Wendy Williams and Katherine Mills 'With mental health and addiction ... we all have to come together and work as one team' 'Be honest, kind, genuine ... that's what our people want' @apsad.bsky.social #APSAD25
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The Matilda Centre @matildacentreusyd.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
Just a few poster presentations from Matildas (or supported by Matildas) at #APSAD25
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The Matilda Centre @matildacentreusyd.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
Dr Jack Wilson presents on prevalence of cannabis use in Australia, including current attitudes among legal changes #APSAD25
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The Matilda Centre @matildacentreusyd.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
Hearing from A/Prof @lexine-stapinski.bsky.social around factors that prevent e-cigarette use in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adolescents at #APSAD25
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Alcohol: Clinical and Experimental Research @acerjournal.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
A 30-day Timeline Followback window appears sufficient for youth alcohol use assessment, providing comparable and agreeable self-reported alcohol reporting doi.org/10.1111/acer... @annaekirkland
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The Matilda Centre @matildacentreusyd.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
More than 1600 #AOD workers have joined the Guidelines Community of Practice since launch in April, Sally Boardman shares at #APSAD2025 Join today at: community.comorbidity.org.au
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The Matilda Centre @matildacentreusyd.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
The Matilda Centre's Olivia Dobson shares how symptoms changed across the treatment throughout a clinical trial into co-treatment of #posttraumaticstress and #substanceuse #APSAD2025
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The Matilda Centre @matildacentreusyd.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
Professor Katherine Mills shares latest results from a trial on the co-treatment of post-traumatic stress and substance use at #APSAD2025
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Cracks in the Ice @cracksintheice.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
Are you attending this year's @apsad.bsky.social conference in Sydney? Check out these presentations from @matildacentreusyd.bsky.social's Jessica Deng tomorrow (Tuesday 11 Nov) at 5:10pm AEDT, and Tariq Isaacs + Steph Kershaw on Wednesday 12 Nov at 9:20am AEDT!
Image with the text: "Presenting at" followed by The Australasian Professional Society on Alcohol and other Drugs (APSAD) logo at the top of the page. Below this, the following text: "Presentation: The Family and Friends Support Program: A Pilot Study Examining Usability, Acceptability, and Feasibility" and the Family and Friends Support Program (FFSP) logo. To the right of the image, a portrait photo of the presenter: Jessica DengImage with the text: "Presenting at" followed by The Australasian Professional Society on Alcohol and other Drugs (APSAD) logo at the top of the page. Below this, the date of the presentation: "Tuesday, 11th November 2025", the session time/location: "5:10-5:15pm AEDT, C2.2 and C2.3" and then the following text: "Session 4B: Listening and Legitimacy: Systems, Stigma and Support in AOD Policy and Practice” To the right of the image, a portrait photo of the presenter: Jessica DengImage with the text: "Presenting at" followed by The Australasian Professional Society on Alcohol and other Drugs (APSAD) logo at the top of the page. Below this, the following text: "Presentation: Development of Lived Experience Videos About Methamphetamine with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples" and the Cracks in the Ice logo. To the right of the image, two portrait photos of the presenters: Tariq Isaac and Steph KershawImage with the text: "Presenting at" followed by The Australasian Professional Society on Alcohol and other Drugs (APSAD) logo at the top of the page. Below this, the date of the presentation: "Wednesday, 12th November 2025", the session time/location: "9:20-9:30am AEDT, C2.2 and C2.3" and then the following text: "Session 5B: From Lived Insight to Clinical Impact: Diverse Approaches to Methamphetamine Care” To the right of the image, two portrait photos of the presenters: Tariq Isaac and Steph Kershaw
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The Matilda Centre @matildacentreusyd.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
A packed audience as A/Prof Christina Marel shares the latest research on whether heroin use should be considered a long-term, chronic condition #APSAD2025
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The Matilda Centre @matildacentreusyd.bsky.social · 09/11/2025
Heading to #APSAD2025? Make sure to check out our Guidelines booth! The team have a wide range of supports for co-management of mental health and substance use in health and community settings and are ready to answer all your questions!
A woman standing behind a desk with several different resources
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