VAADA has a YouTube channel, AOD Victoria VAADA. Here you will find interviews, midday meditations and other AOD-related resources. Access the playlists here:
Victorian AOD Service Providers Conference Webinar Series
Webinar 1: Responding to the COVID Crisis: an AOD perspective
This is the first in our webinar series in place of our regular conference.
Webinar #2: Front line service responses during COVID-19, selected perspectives
Speakers from Harm Reduction Victoria, Monash University and Family Drug Help provide insights from the frontline and consider the implications for the broader AOD service system and how we understand the impact of COVID-19 on consumers.
Webinar #3: Moving through COVID-19: future health service delivery Part 1 (Thursday May 21st, 10:00 – 11:30.)
This webinar, will provide insights and considerations for service delivery as we move through COVID-19.
Webinar 4: Moving through COVID-19: future health service delivery Part 2 (Thursday 28th May 10:00 – 11:30)
COVID 19 and digital health: AOD practice implications
The first of four interactive online sessions identifying and exploring key practice implications for COVID-19 and the use of digital health.
Session 1: Introduction to digital health and shifting paradigms for clinical practice
Session 3: Managing increased presentation of dual diagnosis and experiences of mental distress
Session 4:Identification and risk management of experiences of family violence
CEO and Managers Forums
Navigating Uncertainty
Empowering participants with better communication skills, enhanced creative awareness and capacity for co-creation whilst instilling a sense of hope and joy.
Session 1: Foundation skills – offers and roadblocks
Session 2: Foundation skills – accepting the offers
Session 3: Presence and connection
Session 4: Connecting with your partner
Session 5: Inspiring your partner
Session 6: Chaos – new influences and not fearing the unknown
Conversations of change
Interviews:
Dr Theresa Lynch, Manager, Women’s Alcohol and Drug Service (WADS)
Morgan Cataldo, Senior Manager, Youth Engagement, Berry St,
Rob Campbell, Programme Manager, Family Drug Help, SHARC
Brendan Fitzhenry, Manager Homelessness – Victorian West Salvation Army
Assoc. Prof. Peter Higgs Public Health La Trobe University
Conversations of Change
Dr Suzi Hudson, Clinical Director, NADA the NSW AOD peak body
Venetia Brissenden, Thorne Harbour Health
Olivia Nichols, Clinical Consultant, Odyssey House Victoria
Julia Carroll, Manager, Connexions Programs, Jesuit Support Services
Sarah Langmore, Weestern Homelessness Networker, Wombat Housing
Sam Biondo, EO, Victorian Alcohol and Drug Association (VAADA)