360Edge, Australia’s leading alcohol and other drug consultants, is now delivering free half day workshops to frontline workers across Victoria. This free session will empower you with the knowledge and skills to understand and work effectively with people may be affected by ice. The training will build your confidence, knowledge and skills so you can
This workshop discusses and reviews the key factors that contribute to aggressive and challenging behaviours as well as providing a framework for de-escalation, assertive closure and self-care after an event. Learning outcomes: The biological, social, environmental, and psychological drivers that contribute to challenging behaviours Understand the physiology of anger and aggression and what precipitating factors
Commissioned by the Victorian Government’s Department of Health and Human Services The HEPReady® regional workshop is an opportunity for your workforce to develop a comprehensive understanding of viral hepatitis along with local perspectives. Will feature expert presenters, lived-experience speakers and community based health experts. What will we cover? Epidemiology, methods of transmission, progression, treatment and
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
Community-led action to reduce the harm of alcohol and other drugs The 2019 National Prevention in Practice Conference will deliver local and international speakers sharing their expertise on strengthening capacity of community-led action on alcohol and other drugs. Explore various models of prevention and discover practical examples of successful strategies that have mobilised communities. Aimed
It's more than just A-B-Cs! Understand the 'why' and the 'how' of CBT in this interactive back to fundamentals to the transdiagnostic application of CBT in AOD practice. This foundation workshop offers a practical introduction to the core practice skills in AOD treatment. This workshop is for those new to CBT and those wanting to
Find out how to effectively blend the two core interventions in AOD treatment to achieve better client outcomes. This practice based workshop shows you how and when to utilise MI and CBT seamlessly throughout treatment from assessment to closure. This workshop is for those with some basic knowledge of CBT and MI wanting to refine
Odyssey House Victoria’s adult residential rehabilitation program provides live-in treatment for individuals, couples and parents with their children (aged 0-12). Operating as a therapeutic community, the values-based program provides a structured environment where over 100 residents and 40 staff work together to help people make changes and choices on their pathway to recovery. We would
This full-day workshop provides an introductory guide to understanding gender within our society. The workshop unpacks the impact of gender inequality on our health and wellbeing in Australia and best practice approaches to building gender equity into your work. The workshop focuses on building the practical skills needed to apply a gender lens to the
Do you know what to say and do if you are subpoenaed to appear in court? Do you feel confident writing a witness report for court? Are your case notes court-ready? Nearly 50% of AOD workers have had their case notes subpoenaed. Would you know what to do? Join Paula Ross, Counselling Psychologist and Jarryd
