InFocus is an education program, developed by Family Drug and Gambling Help, that offers practical support, relevant information, coping strategies and the opportunity for people to connect through their shared experiences. The program is facilitated by professionals who have also been impacted by someone’s drug and alcohol use. InFocus is a six-week program that has
Dealing with Challenging and Aggressive Behaviour (FRANKSTON) Wednesday 3rd April 2024 (9:30AM -1:30PM) A$290.00 Participants will learn how to work with different types of challenging behaviours and communications styles a client may demonstrate. This course will also address aggression, de-escalation techniques and safety within the workplace. To book into the program: Phone (03) 9532 3478
Online BreakThrough sessions go for 1 hour and cover topics relevant to families who are dealing with a loved one's drug use. Some content will be specific to substance misuse, other material will cover addictive behaviours more broadly. It's important to note that BreakThrough is an education program and while each session includes group discussion
Online BreakThrough sessions go for 1 hour and cover topics relevant to families who are dealing with a loved one's drug use. Some content will be specific to substance misuse, other material will cover addictive behaviours more broadly. It's important to note that BreakThrough is an education program and while each session includes group discussion
Standard Mental Health First Aid - 2 Day Course (TaskForce Moorabbin) Thursday April 4th 2024 & Thursday April 11th 2024 (9:00AM-4:30PM) A$275.00 Learn how to assist adults who are developing a mental health problem, experiencing a worsening of an existing mental health problem or in a mental health crisis. Demonstrate your mental health first aid
Odyssey House Victoria’s adult residential rehabilitation program provides live-in treatment for individuals, couples and parents with their children (aged 0-12). Operating as a therapeutic community, the values-based program provides a structured environment where over 100 residents and 40 staff work together to help people make changes and choices on their pathway to recovery. We would
It's important to note that BreakThrough is an education program and while each session includes group discussion about a particular topic or theme, people requiring more intensive support in relation to their own circumstances are strongly encouraged to contact Family Drug and Gambling Help on 1300 660 068 to speak to a trained volunteer with
Standard Mental Health First Aid - 2 Day Course (TaskForce Moorabbin) Thursday April 4th 2024 & Thursday April 11th 2024 (9:00AM-4:30PM) A$275.00 Learn how to assist adults who are developing a mental health problem, experiencing a worsening of an existing mental health problem or in a mental health crisis. Demonstrate your mental health first aid
Forensic Fundamentals Training| Caraniche Online 16 April 2024
The Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare provides free online interactive MARAM training to Department of Health funded workforces. This training is for those with MARAM intermediate responsibilities including (but not limited to) alcohol and other drug workers, and the mental health and wellbeing workforce. To register for the training go to https://www.cfecfw.asn.au/maram-training
Topic: ‘Persistent Pain - making sense of it all’ Speaker: Dr. Harry Eeman, Clinical Director, Barbara Walker Centre for Pain Management, St Vincent’s Hospital Tuesdays with Nexus is a monthly interactive online session. It is an invitation to connect professionally and share information. Register for Tuesdays at Nexus at the link below.
Duration: Half Day Number of DHHS funded courses run each financial year: 8 Maximum number of attendees: 15 Forensic Fundamentals Summary Forensic Fundamentals is a half-day online forensic clinical training session for Victorian Alcohol and other Drug Workers. Learning Outcomes The Forensic Fundamentals training session will provide attendees with information and clinical skills for
It's important to note that BreakThrough is an education program and while each session includes group discussion about a particular topic or theme, people requiring more intensive support in relation to their own circumstances are strongly encouraged to contact Family Drug and Gambling Help on 1300 660 068 to speak to a trained volunteer with
The Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare delivers free interactive online MARAM training to Department of Health funded workforces. All are welcome to attend Putting MARAM into Practice workshops however, they are best suited to those who have completed the MARAM intermediate training and want to expand their learning. Advanced case notes and
Help your clients to manage strong emotions Understanding and managing emotion is essential to good client outcomes. In this workshop we take the mystery out of emotions, and the role of emotion regulation in alcohol and drug use. You will come away with increased knowledge of emotion regulation and the key skills to assist clients
Family Drug Support’s flagship and award winning Stepping Stones program is specifically designed for family and carers of people who use Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD). The 2 x weekend course - 4 x full days - brings people together to share common challenges and strategies. Stepping Stones aims to increase family’s confidence and competence
Cultivating Effective Supervision Practices in Family Violence Work This Community of Practice (CoP) session for AOD clinicians, Addiction Specialists, Senior Practitioners and Leaders is crafted to deepen participants' understanding and skills in supervising family violence work, with a strong emphasis on trauma and violence-informed practices. Anchored in an intersectional feminist framework, the session navigates the
Avi Puglielli Greens Member for North East Metro Melb - Parliament of Victoria, will provide his insight into what has changed in Victoria on the issue of drug checking in 2024. He will explore the external factors that have led to a shift within the state parliament and provide an update on the historic cross-party
The Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare provides free interactive online MARAM training for Department of Health funded workforces. All are welcome to attend Putting MARAM into Practice workshops however, they are best suited to those who have completed the MARAM intermediate training and want to expand their learning. Techniques for maintaining engagement
It's important to note that BreakThrough is an education program and while each session includes group discussion about a particular topic or theme, people requiring more intensive support in relation to their own circumstances are strongly encouraged to contact Family Drug and Gambling Help on 1300 660 068 to speak to a trained volunteer with
Family Drug Support’s flagship and award winning Stepping Stones program is specifically designed for family and carers of people who use Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD). The 2 x weekend course - 4 x full days - brings people together to share common challenges and strategies. Stepping Stones aims to increase family’s confidence and competence
The Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare provides free online interactive MARAM training to Department of Health funded workforces. This training is for those with MARAM intermediate responsibilities including (but not limited to) alcohol and other drug workers, and the mental health and wellbeing workforce. To register for the training go to https://www.cfecfw.asn.au/maram-training
Duration: 1 Day (1 day face-to-face or 2 half days online) Number of DHHS funded courses run each financial year: 8 Maximum number of attendees: 15 Advanced AOD Forensic Training Summary Advanced AOD Forensics is one-day (spread across 2 days) online clinical training for experienced drug and alcohol clinicians working with forensic clients.
Advanced AOD Forensics is one-day (spread across 2 days) online clinical training for experienced drug and alcohol clinicians working with forensic clients. Learning Outcomes Advanced AOD Forensics training is targeted at senior AOD clinicians working with forensic clients presenting with multiple complexities, including personality disorders, severe mental health issues, and other co morbidities which present
The Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare delivers free online interactive MARAM training to Department of Health funded workforces. All are welcome to attend Putting MARAM into Practice workshops however, they are best suited to those who have completed the MARAM intermediate training and want to expand their learning. Intermediate risk assessment and
Duration: 1 Day (1 day face-to-face or 2 half days online) Number of DHHS funded courses run each financial year: 8 Maximum number of attendees: 15 Advanced AOD Forensic Training Summary Advanced AOD Forensics is one-day (spread across 2 days) online clinical training for experienced drug and alcohol clinicians working with forensic clients.
Advanced AOD Forensics is one-day (spread across 2 days) online clinical training for experienced drug and alcohol clinicians working with forensic clients. Learning Outcomes Advanced AOD Forensics training is targeted at senior AOD clinicians working with forensic clients presenting with multiple complexities, including personality disorders, severe mental health issues, and other co morbidities which present
It's important to note that BreakThrough is an education program and while each session includes group discussion about a particular topic or theme, people requiring more intensive support in relation to their own circumstances are strongly encouraged to contact Family Drug and Gambling Help on 1300 660 068 to speak to a trained volunteer with