Showcasing Research Excellence | Bridging Recovery and Research through Strategic Partnerships

Odyssey has long been at the forefront of addiction treatment and recovery, evolving with the latest research and best practices. Our strategic partnerships with universities and research institutes play a crucial role in this continuous progression.

“Odyssey House NSW bridges the gap between theory and practice. Our partnerships with universities and research institutes provide cutting-edge knowledge, which we apply to help our clients in meaningful ways. It’s incredibly rewarding to see the positive outcomes and know we are making a real difference in people’s lives.” Dennis Kaip, Clinical Director – Odyssey House NSW

These partnerships go beyond research; they transform lives. Dennis emphasises the integration of research into personalised recovery plans. Dennis has been instrumental in implementing research outcomes into our protocols.

The Matilda Centre, University of Sydney | Evaluating the Performance of Odyssey’s Suite of Programs

We recently completed a long-term project in collaboration with The Matilda Centre evaluating Odyssey’s Residential, Community, and Multicultural programs. The evaluation included the experience of 6,110 clients from 2020 – 2024. The study found that psychological distress and drug dependence were significantly reduced, while psychological health and quality of life improved across all programs.