Linking Youth and Family Together (LYFT) provides a unique family-systems approach to the drug and alcohol treatment of young people aged 12 to 25 years, to develop positive ways of communicating and problem solving. This led to the creation of the LUYF group, where other parents/caregivers can connect, learn, and share from their experiences when
A workshop for community-based AOD and mental health workers. This free, online session will provide an overview of strategies for building a safe and inclusive practice and successfully coordinating care in the AOD and mental health sectors. It is aimed at community-based AOD and mental health workers. This workshop is offered by Hamilton Centre and funded
Topic: Mental Health and Substance use in the Perinatal period Speaker: Dr Ling Chua, Psychiatrist, St Vincent’s Hospital Mental Health Perinatal Emotional Health Service. Tuesdays with Nexus is a monthly interactive online session. It is an invitation to connect professionally and share information. Register for Tuesdays with Nexus sessions at the link below.
Join us in the lunch and learn session to look at the statistics around cannabis use in Australia, harm reduction strategies and some of the updates in Victoria regarding driving and cannabis use. To register send an email to sdds@monashhealth.org
SMART Recovery Facilitator Training is a two day course designed to teach you everything you need to know to start facilitating you own SMART Recovery meeting. SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
Talking Point - Wednesday 25th June 2025, 1pm to 2pm AEST - ONLINE Lisdexamfetamine in the treatment of methamphetamine dependence, presented by Dr Nadine Ezard. We conducted a randomised double-blind placebo controlled trial of 250mg lisdexamfetamine daily vs placebo among 164 adults with methamphetamine dependence at 6 outpatient services around Australia. The study was impacted by
An extension module to our SMART Facilitator Training , this program has been designed in collaboration with youth and youth organisations to ensure we offer a SMART program relevant to young people. SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
In response to the rising rate of opioid overdoses—particularly heroin—in Melbourne’s CBD, three local organisations have come together to deliver a series of free, community-based workshops funded by the Alcohol and Drug Foundation. These sessions aim to educate families and community members on how to support someone using alcohol and other drugs (AOD), how to