Events

Unlocking Careers in Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Services (Webinar)

Online via Zoom

Are you ready to take the next step in your career in Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) services? Whether you're looking to specialise, expand your expertise, or open new career pathways, this webinar is the perfect opportunity to explore how our postgraduate courses in addictive behaviours can help you achieve your goals. Join us to

Free
Recurring

Peer Support Group (Frankston)

Windana - Frankston 31 Playne Street, Frankston

Fridays in Frankston - 2:00pm - 3:30pm A safe environment to gain insight and strength from shared experiences.  Windana's Peer Support groups are open to anyone aged 18+ who has experienced alcohol and other drug challenges. These are ongoing, open groups - you can come as often as you need. The group is free. You

Free

Support Day

KensingtonTown Hall 30-34 Bellair Street, Kensington

Support Day is a community event brought to you by Family Drug Support, cohealth, Harm Reduction Victoria and the City of Melbourne. The workshop is sponsored by the Alcohol and Drug Foundaton and is a FREE education session for families, friends and supporters that delivers useful information and strategies for those supporting someone using Alcohol

Free
Recurring

Run into Recovery

Run into Recovery is a community walking/running group that meets every Sunday in St Kilda West.  The Run into Recovery group has a clear intention to bring those together in the community who have been impacted by addiction and recovery. That includes those who have been directly affected, family/carers/supporters and allies of the cause. We

Free

Advanced AOD Training – Monday 19th of May 2025 (full day)

Online

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

YDHF Community Network Meeting

VAADA Hoddle Street, Collingwood, Victoria, Australia

YDHF monthly network meeting with pill testing update and information sharing

Free
Recurring

Peer Support Group (St Kilda)

Windana - St Kilda Alma Road, St Kilda, Victoria, Australia

Mondays in St Kilda - 1:00pm - 2:30pm A safe environment to gain insight and strength from shared experiences.  Windana's Peer Support groups are open to anyone aged 18+ who has experienced alcohol and other drug challenges. These are ongoing, open groups - you can come as often as you need. The group is free.

Free

IN-PERSON Workshop | Building a safe and inclusive practice and coordinating care

This session will provide an overview of strategies for building a safe and inclusive practice and coordinating care in a regional context. It is specifically aimed at AOD and mental health workers in the Glenelg/Great South Coast region. This workshop is offered by Hamilton Centre and funded by the Victorian Department of Health. Date: Tuesday, 20th May 2025. Time: Registration 9am

Free
Recurring

SMART Recovery for Young People (Frankston)

Windana - Frankston 31 Playne Street, Frankston

A fresh approach for addiction recovery SMART Recovery Youth groups help young people aged 11 to 25 break free from addictive or other unhealthy behaviours related to drugs, alcohol and more. Using the powerful SMART Method, you’ll work with peers who have been in your shoes before to focus on the present and set goals

Free
Recurring

SMART Recovery for Adults (Bentleigh – women’s group)

Windana - Bentleigh South Road, Bentleigh, Victoria, Australia

A fresh approach for addiction recovery SMART Recovery Adult is a group for people aged 18+ who wish to change addictive and other unhealthy behaviours relating to drugs, alcohol and more. Using the powerful SMART Method, you’ll join a supportive group where you can focus on the present and set goals for the future. This

Free