Join families AOD specialist, Paula Ross, in this practical masterclass for AOD professionals wanting to effectively work with families in AOD treatment We know that involving families in AOD treatment improves outcomes. Do you know how to best work with families of people who use alcohol and other drugs? This interactive workshop is full of demonstrations, clinical discussion
This one-day course is based on Change the story, Australia’s national framework to prevent violence against women and their children. For more information on Change the story visit: ourwatch.org.au/what-we-do/national-primary-prevention-framework This training has been developed by Our Watch, the national body for the prevention of violence against women and their children. Please note: this training is not about how
The CEO and Managers Forum is held every second month from April through to October. It is an opportunity for CEOs and Managers to meet, network and discuss current issues affecting the AOD sector. The forum is open to all CEO and Managers of government-funded organisations providing AOD treatment. More information and the agenda will
Talking Point: Reinforcement Learning and Value Based Decision-Making in Substance Use Disorders - Presented by Dr Gillinder Bedi Persistent choices for drugs at the expense of other, more adaptive rewards is a cardinal behavioural feature of substance use disorders. Despite this, little is known about the processes underpinning these decisions in human drug users, and how interventions
Talking Point: Reinforcement Learning and Value Based Decision-Making in Substance Use Disorders - Presented by Dr Gillinder Bedi Persistent choices for drugs at the expense of other, more adaptive rewards is a cardinal behavioural feature of substance use disorders. Despite this, little is known about the processes underpinning these decisions in human drug users, and how interventions
This one-day symposium will bring together world leading researcher from faculties across Monash. The program will feature invited speakers, oral research presentations, and a combined poster session and networking event. We will announce the successful the MARC Interdisciplinary seed funding grants and PhD top-ups during the event. Students posters will be featured in a dedicated
Do you work helping people who may have hepatitis? Get the Essentials. HEPReady® training for health and community professionals. When: Thursday 22nd August 2019 from 9.30am-12pm Where: Hepatitis Victoria 5/200 Sydney Road Brunswick 3056 Cost: $60.00 Hepatitis Victoria is the peak not for profit organisation working across the state for people affected by, or at
On the 28th of August 2019, our Be Zine peer support group are hosting an art exhibition to commemorate International Overdose Awareness Day. This event will be held at the Hawthorn Arts Centre, from 12-4pm, in the Basement room. This a free event. The exhibition will feature artwork created by our group participants. The pieces
In 2016 there were 1808 overdose deaths in Australia many of which were attributed to prescription drugs. Overdose can happen to anyone. Join us at Port Melbourne Town hall for a wonderful FREE event to learn how to recognise and possibly prevent a fatal overdose for someone you love. In a practical training delivered by
In recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day, SHARC is hosting its annual reflection event and warmly invites friends, family, staff, volunteers, members and the wider community who have been impacted by the loss of a loved one due to substance use. A light brunch will be shared afterwards. Where: Gordon Storey Memorial Hall, 140 Grange Road, Carnegie
