The Victorian Alcohol and Drug Association’s biennial conference brings together the diverse Alcohol and Other Drugs Sector as well as fellow travellers in health, education, justice and community sectors to share ideas and experience for the benefit of our clients. The conference provides a space for clinicians, researchers, peer support, case managers, nurses, and counsellors
Do you know how to help someone that is feeling suicidal? Learn practical skills to improve your confidence in this half-day course. The 4-hour Mental Health First Aid for the Suicidal Person Course is based on our revised Mental Health First Aid Guidelines for Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviours. It is a stand-alone course that complements the
Forensic Fundamentals is a half-day face-to-face forensic clinical training session for Victorian Alcohol and other Drug Workers The Forensic Fundamentals training session will provide attendees with information and clinical skills for working with forensic clients. The aim of the training is to enhance key clinical skills to enable clinicians to better work with forensic clients
Evaluation is a key component of project, program and service delivery – it helps to tell us what works, what needs changing and whether the desired changes and outcomes are occurring. This introductory-level workshop is aimed at staff who are interested in increasing their knowledge and skills in understanding, designing and implementing evaluation. Participants will
Peer workers, like any professional discipline, need quality, standardised training and ongoing professional development. Through extensive research and co-design, SHARC has developed Peer Worker Training. This comprehensive training provides a vital knowledge base for peer workers in the AOD sector, and ensures that the peer workforce has a discipline-specific framework. The SHARC Peer Worker Training
Forensic Fundamentals is a half-day face-to-face forensic clinical training session for Victorian Alcohol and other Drug Workers. The Forensic Fundamentals training session will provide attendees with information and clinical skills for working with forensic clients. The aim of the training is to enhance key clinical skills to enable clinicians to better work with forensic clients
Trauma stems from a normal response to overwhelming stress. Many people experience psychological trauma as a response to one off extreme events, or it can be repeated trauma through ongoing relationships. This workshop will provide information on the difference between single incident and complex trauma, the impact of trauma on brain development, and discuss possible
The AOD Family Violence Network meeting brings together AOD sector staff with family violence responsibilities and other key stakeholders to promote collegiality and support, and provide advice on implementing family violence reforms in the AOD sector. Please note: this network meeting is for AOD sector staff only and Specialist Family Violence Advisors. Please contact Marije
Forensic Fundamentals is a half-day face-to-face forensic clinical training session for Victorian Alcohol and other Drug Workers The Forensic Fundamentals training session will provide attendees with information and clinical skills for working with forensic clients. The aim of the training is to enhance key clinical skills to enable clinicians to better work with forensic clients
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
