Participants will learn how to work with different types of challenging behaviours and communications styles a client may demonstrate. This course will also address aggression, de-escalation techniques and safety within
A 90-minute webinar hosted by VAADA, presented by Olivia Price and Professor Lisa Maher Click here to register It has been just over one year since the COVID-19 vaccine rollout
Key Take Aways: Elder Abuse is not just neglect but can be financial abuse, psychological abuse and physical abuse The relationship between AOD and Elder Abuse Special Challenge when the
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
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
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
Dear Colleagues, VAADA is delighted to announce we will be hosting a series of forums facilitated by former ABC radio presenter Jon Faine. Each of the three forums will feature
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
Forensic Youth AOD Workforce Training A two-day advanced forensic clinical training course (split over four days) targeted at senior AOD clinicians working with forensic youth clients presenting with highly complex needs.
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