Since 2015, BreakThrough: Families understanding addiction has helped family members across Victoria better understand drug use, improve communication and wellbeing, and access appropriate support networks. BreakThrough offers practical strategies and support, and provides an opportunity for family members to connect and learn from each other. Sessions are online via Zoom and go for 1 hour.
Known across the family violence sector as the “Red Flags” of family violence, these are the fourteen evidence based high-risk indicators that clinicians are trained to look out for when meeting with their clients. Why? Because if victim survivors are experiencing any of these factors, they are at an increased risk of being killed or
Register to attend: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/rural-and-regional-mhaod-workforce-incentives-scheme-information-session-tickets-342494920527 Information session for Victorian regional and rural Community Mental Health and Alcohol and other Drugs (AOD) services. The 2021-22 state budget allocated funding to establish a rural and regional workforce incentive scheme. This will support rural and regional Community Mental Health and AOD Services with grants to enhance recruitment packages to
Build your leadership skills and contribute to the next generation of practitioners The key to great practice is great supervision. If you are a practice or clinical supervisor in the alcohol and other drug sector or want to become one, and you are ready for your next professional challenge, this workshop is for you. Gain
Since 2015, BreakThrough: Families understanding addiction has helped family members across Victoria better understand drug use, improve communication and wellbeing, and access appropriate support networks. BreakThrough offers practical strategies and support, and provides an opportunity for family members to connect and learn from each other. Sessions are online via Zoom and go for 1 hour.
Includes a co-facilitated session with people of lived experience This is a blended training package that includes three on-line modules and two live zoom (face-to-screen - F2S) sessions. This training is an introduction to the key principles of working with clients who experience mental health and substance use/addiction issues. Online Modules released Monday 30 May
Update your essential knowledge on viral hepatitis and liver conditions Did you know? An estimated 340,000 people in Australia are living with hepatitis B or hepatitis C. More than 70% of people living with chronic hepatitis B are not receiving care. It is estimated that 1 in 5 people living with chronic hepatitis C
Do you know what to say and do if you are subpoenaed to appear in court? Are your case notes court-ready? Nearly 50% of alcohol and other drug workers have had their case notes subpoenaed. Are yours court-ready? Write great case notes and feel confident giving evidence in court with this fun and practical case
LiverWELL and Women's Health in the South East (WHISE) invite all clinicians, health promotion practitioners and community service professionals to attend our free online capacity-building session on liver disease and viral hepatitis on Tuesday 21 June, from 10am - 12:30pm. The free session will focus on how gender impacts the stigma surrounding sexually transmissible diseases,
The Child Information Sharing Capacity Building Grants Program (CIS Grants Program) is hosting its second forum on 21 June 2022. The theme of this forum will be ‘A focus on child wellbeing’. Bringing together stakeholders from across information sharing sectors (including education, health, families and children and justice), the forum will be inviting participants for
Gain a deep understanding of how to respond to co-occurring mental health problems in alcohol and other drug treatment Comorbidity is the norm rather than the exception. In this two day interactive online workshop you will deepen your understanding of co-occurring mental health and alcohol and other drug issues and build knowledge, confidence and skill
Since 2015, BreakThrough: Families understanding addiction has helped family members across Victoria better understand drug use, improve communication and wellbeing, and access appropriate support networks. BreakThrough offers practical strategies and support, and provides an opportunity for family members to connect and learn from each other. Sessions are online via Zoom and go for 1 hour.
Participants will be able to identify the most common drugs and substances encountered in the community/workplace and how they impact the individual. Gaining an understanding of the reasons why individuals may turn to substances, participants will learn strategies to communicate effectively with individuals under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The concept of Harm Reduction/Minimisation
This workshop, held in person at The Bouverie Centre, considers the rationale for including children and play in family therapy and explores a range of creative techniques for involving all family members in sessions where there are children present.
Family Drug Support’s flagship and award winning Stepping Stones program is specifically designed for family and carers of AOD dependents. The 2 x weekend course (25th, 26th of June & 2nd, 3rd of July) brings people together to share common challenges and strategies. Stepping Stones aims to increase family’s confidence and competence in managing complex
You are invited to an exclusive AOD double feature at the iconic Astor Theatre to celebrate Support. Don't Punish day on Saturday 25th June. In conjunction with other leading AOD organisations, Drug Policy Australia is screening a double feature of The Fix, and Elvis a classic Australian film starring Health Ledger and Geoffrey Rush in
Since 2015, BreakThrough: Families understanding addiction has helped family members across Victoria better understand drug use, improve communication and wellbeing, and access appropriate support networks. BreakThrough offers practical strategies and support, and provides an opportunity for family members to connect and learn from each other. Sessions are online via Zoom and go for 1 hour.
The Reasons For Use Package is an evidence-based resource that supports integrated treatment. Service users and staff across mental health, housing and alcohol and other drugs services have found using the RFUP increases staff knowledge and confidence and this in turn leads to improve service user outcomes. Hear stories directly from practice. Who should attend?