The Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare invites you and your colleagues to a webinar on the impact of COVID-19 on philanthropy and the child and family services sector. Presenters: Sarah Davies, CEO Philanthropy Australia Alexandra White, Grant Manager, Gandel Philanthropy Emily Cormack, Children and Young Persons Grant Manager, Equity Trustees Date &
This webinar and will consider: What Australia’s possible pathways to recovery from COVID-19 look like for health and community services The multiple ‘waves’ of service disruptions that the COVID-19 will cause How other organisations are preparing for the long-term journey to recovery. Tom Craven – Director Cube Group Tom is an economist and strategy consultant with
This webinar will provide a brief overview of the impact of the current COVID-19 pandemic on alcohol and other drug (AOD) use. Observed trends and anecdotal evidence of current substance use from clients presenting for treatment will be discussed. It will outline the relationship between stress, anxiety, uncertainty, low mood and substance use as a
With the challenging environment we are faced with, now is a great time to consider doing something for YOU and studying. Our next intake for the Certificate IV in Mental Health CHC43315 and the Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs CHC43215 starts in July and we'd love to welcome you into either Free TAFE course! With both courses Free
August 31 2020 marks the 20th year of the International Overdose Awareness Day. Sadly, every year thousands of people die as a result of opioid overdose. Yet these deaths are preventable. This event will be hosted online by the Burnet Institute and present some of the latest work on responses to opioid overdose that
Victorian AOD Service Provider’s Conference October-November 2020: Adaptations and Innovations in the AOD Sector The next Service Provider’s Conference will be held digitally as a four-part webinar series over October and November. It will look at some current topical issues within the Victorian AOD sector. The sessions will have valuable contributions from local, interstate and
Is someone you care about using alcohol and/or drugs? We know how difficult this is. Addiction is a complex issue that affects individuals, their families and the wider community. Families can become disconnected, our relationships suffer and we can feel isolated and helpless. InFocus is an education program, developed by Family Drug Help, that offers
About this Event Presented by: Dr Krista Siefried - Clinical Research Lead, NCCRED, and Senior Research Associate, St Vincent's Hospital Sydney Length: 1 hour Workshop Goal: To give staff working in AOD clinical settings an understanding of the key concepts and principles of clinical research and the benefits of introducing research into the clinical setting. Description: An overview of
About this Event Length: 4 hours Workshop Goal: To give participants involved in research and trials a thorough understanding of all aspects of Good Clinical Practice and how it applies to everyday trial management . Description: The workshop contains five sessions of guidance, education, activities and interactive learning that cover all components of Good Clinical Practice relevant to
Better understand the brain, the impact of drugs, and how it affects treatment. Learn how to adapt your approach to improve client outcomes. Up to 70% of people in alcohol and other drug treatment have significant cognitive impairment related to drug use, lifestyle or other factors. In this workshop, learn about the parts of the
