Events

Cannabis and Harm Reduction

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

Free

Understanding CBT

Online via Zoom

Get better outcomes for your clients who use alcohol and other drugs  Cognitive behaviour therapy is one of the key practice skills you need for effective alcohol and other drug treatment. At 360Edge, we know CBT inside and out. Our interactive Understanding CBT workshop offers an engaging and practical introduction to CBT and makes CBT

SMART Recovery Facilitator Training

Online

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

Lisdexamfetamine in the treatment of methamphetamine dependence, presented by Dr Nadine Ezard.

Zoom webinar

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

Free

Support Day: Free Harm Reduction Workshop for Families (In-person or Online)

KensingtonTown Hall 30-34 Bellair Street, Kensington

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

Free

Tuesdays with Nexus 15 July 2025

Online via Zoom

Topic: The Schizy Model of Mental Health Speaker: Heidi Everett, Founder and CEO of Schizy Inc 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.

Free

BreakThrough For Families – Understanding Addiction

Online via Zoom

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 with their circumstances are strongly encouraged to contact Family Drug and Gambling Help on 1300 660 068 to speak to a trained volunteer with personal experience of a loved

Free

BreakThrough For Families – Communicating with Confidence

Online via Zoom

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 with their circumstances are strongly encouraged to contact Family Drug and Gambling Help on 1300 660 068 to speak to a trained volunteer with personal experience of a loved

Free

Integrating MI and CBT

Online via Zoom

Effectively blend motivational interviewing and cognitive behaviour therapy to achieve better client outcomes Motivational interviewing and cognitive behaviour therapy are two key evidence based approaches for alcohol and other drug treatment. Being able to blend and move between them means that you can be more responsive to where your client is in the change process