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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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20 September 2024

Our Statement on the 2024 NSW Drug Summit

As the 2024 NSW Drug Summit approaches, the Matilda Centre calls for seven action points to ensure the safety, wellbeing of people who use substances and their communities, and the minimisation of harm caused by substance use in NSW.
18 June 2024

Bringing young voices to the decision table

The Matilda Centre is proud to share their policy activities in vaping, youth co-design and mental health in the first six months of 2024.
18 June 2024

Taking the anxiety out of the 'wine mum' culture

‘Wine mum’ culture is a phenomenon rising from a growing reliance on alcohol to manage anxiety after having a child, says new Healthy Mum, Healthy Bub research project.
18 June 2024

Meet the new 2024 Matilda Centre Youth Advisory Board Members

Five new Youth Advisory Board members join the Matilda Centre from across Australia to share insight on youth mental health and substance use.
18 June 2024

Expanding horizons on mental health and substance use research

Four new researchers join the Matilda Centre to support new and innovative research in mental health and substance use.

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BHP Foundation supports COVID-19 Mental Health Think Tank

13 August 2020
COVID-19 Mental Health Response Independent Think Tank brings together a broad range of expertise to pursue evidence-based mental health policy.

Back to school: 6 tips from our experts

23 January 2020
What can parents and educators do to support students starting school? With the new school year around the corner, University of Sydney experts in education, child psychology and children's health provide evidence-based tips.

Matilda Centre launches at the University of Sydney

27 November 2019
Tackling mental health and substance use in young people, the Matilda Centre bridges the gaps between research, government and the community to address one of Australia's biggest health problems.

Helping Sydney researchers to SOAR

22 October 2019
Twenty researchers at the University of Sydney have been announced as recipients of the 2020 Sydney Research Accelerator (SOAR) Prizes.

Welfare drug tests: Social Darwinism or necessary evil?

12 September 2019
This week, the federal government tabled a Bill that, if passed, will trial drug testing among welfare recipients in three locations. Labor and the Greens have opposed this since it was first proposed in 2017. University of Sydney health, policy, and welfare experts, too, condemn it.