Events

  • BreakThrough for Families – Boundaries and Safety Plans

    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 in relation to their own circumstances are strongly encouraged to contact Family Drug and Gambling Help on 1300 660 068 to speak to a trained volunteer with

    Free
  • Victorian Substance Use Research Forum February: Dr Megan Cook

    Room 2.11, Level 2, La Trobe University City Campus, 360 Collins St, Melbourne 3000 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

    We are pleased to invite you to our first VSURF seminar for the year! Megan Cook (Centre for Alcohol Policy Research, La Trobe University) will be presenting her work on gender differences in alcohol research in February. This will be a hybrid event hosted at La Trobe University’s City campus, followed by post-seminar drinks at

  • International Family Drug Support Day 2025 – Melbourne VIC

    Legislative Council Committee Room (LCCR), Parliament House Spring St, East Melbourne

    Aims to reduce stigma & discrimination regarding drug use in families & raise importance of families in drug policy discussions. Events are being held around the country to mark International Family Drug Support Day in February 2025. International Family Drug Support Day first started in 2016 to draw attention to the importance of families affected by

    Free
  • International Family Drug Support Day 2025 – Melbourne VIC

    Legislative Council Committee Room (LCCR), Parliament House Spring St, East Melbourne

    Events are being held around the country to mark International Family Drug Support Day in February 2025. International Family Drug Support Day first started in 2016 to draw attention to the importance of families affected by alcohol and/or drugs, including the benefits of supporting families, friends and supporters. When families are given education, awareness and

    Free
  • BreakThrough : Addiction and Mental Health

    Zoom

    Online BreakThrough sessions go for 1 hour and cover topics relevant to families who are dealing with a loved one's drug use. Some content will be specific to substance misuse, other material will cover addictive behaviours more broadly. It's important to note that BreakThrough is an education program and while each session includes group discussion

    Free
  • Advanced AOD Training (full day)

    Online via Zoom

    Advanced AOD Forensics is one-day online clinical training for experienced drug and alcohol clinicians working with forensic clients. Learning Outcomes Advanced AOD Forensics training is targeted at senior AOD clinicians working with forensic clients presenting with multiple complexities, including personality disorders, severe mental health issues, and other co morbidities which present in addition to significant

    Free
  • Stepping Forward: Setting Workable Boundaries

    Online via Zoom

    Free education session for families and friends, delivering useful information to those supporting someone using alcohol and other drugs Is someone in your family or a friend taking drugs and/or alcohol? Are you looking for practical down-to-earth information and support? Stepping Forward aims to increase people's confidence and competence in supporting a family member or

    Free
  • BreakThrough : Emotional Impact of Addiction

    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 in relation to their own circumstances are strongly encouraged to contact Family Drug and Gambling Help on 1300 660 068 to speak to a trained volunteer with

    Free
  • BreakThrough – Recovery for Everyone

    Zoom

    Online BreakThrough sessions go for 1 hour and cover topics relevant to families who are dealing with a loved one's drug use. Some content will be specific to substance misuse, other material will cover addictive behaviours more broadly. It's important to note that BreakThrough is an education program and while each session includes group discussion

    Free
  • ONLINE | Building a safe and inclusive practice and successfully coordinating care. 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 by the Victorian Department of Health. Date: Thursday, 13th March

    Free