Hello from the Team here at Peer Projects!

We are thrilled to announce that registrations for our next Peer Worker Training are open.

Eligibility: This training is free and for AOD Peer Workers in state-funded services in Victoria.

Duration: 5 days, 9:30am – 4:00pm each day.

Dates: 4th, 5th, 6th, 9th and 10th February 2026

Where: Face to face training, details of location to be sent once registered

If you or anybody you know who is in a Victorian AOD Peer Worker role and is yet to attend SHARC’s Peer Worker Training, then please register and share the link with your networks accordingly.

Registrations are sure to fill up fast so make sure you register your interest as soon as possible if you would like to attend the training via the following link:

https://form.jotform.com/221729082980865

SHARC Peer Worker Training aims to:

• Educate peer workers around the concepts and core competencies of the peer work discipline.

• Assist peer workers to apply best practice peer work in formalised settings.

• Explore the key components of the role with a focus on the peer relationship.

• Increase confidence and develop skills in communication and navigating relational parameters.

• Develop understandings of ethical practice and workplace legislative requirements.

• Empower peer workers to advocate for the discipline and manage their own wellbeing and development needs.

• Prepare peer workers to work across a number of domains, remaining ‘peer’ within clinical governance frameworks.

Please note that registrations for spots in the training close by COB Friday 16th of January 2026.

For those of you who are not currently in a Victorian State-funded AOD Peer Work role who are interested in attending the training: please stay updated on our mailing list for when there is an available training for you.

For any questions regarding the training please email peersupport@sharc.org.au

Thanks

Peer Projects Team.