Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) Acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Narrm, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and to Elders of all First Nations communities that visit MCEC.

Prevention in Place Conference 2025

Hosted by the Alcohol and Drug Foundation

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  • Tue 6 May, 8:00am - 4:30pm

  • Wed 7 May, 8:30am - 3:30pm

Join us this May 2025 at the national Prevention in Place Conference. Hosted by the Alcohol and Drug Foundation in Melbourne, this two-day conference is dedicated to using place-based approaches to reduce disadvantage and improve wellbeing.

It spans sectors dedicated to strengthening protection factors for better outcomes, including alcohol and other drugs, youth services, justice, disability, suicide prevention and mental health.

Conference themes will explore the essential components behind successful place-based approaches including systems thinking, data, co-design and consultation, leadership and partnerships, and evaluation.

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