Events

Youth AOD Workforce Training

Online via Zoom

A two-day advanced forensic clinical training course (split over four days) targeted at senior AOD clinicians working with forensic youth clients presenting with highly complex needs. This training will cover the below learning outcomes: -              Understanding the Youth Justice System in Victoria -              Substance use and offending in youth justice client -              Forensic assessment, case

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
Recurring

AOD Peer Support Group

32 Henry St, Hawthorn3122 Henry Street, Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia

Our Peer Support Group is a safe space for anyone to talk about concerns with prescription or over-the-counter medications, alcohol, and/or other drugs. By checking in and sharing experiences, group members can feel encouraged and supported in their recovery. Groups are hosted by people with Lived/Living Experience of substance use and recovery.

Free
Recurring

Rethink MI: A two day motivational interviewing masterclass

Online via Zoom

Develop advanced skills in motivational interviewing to supercharge your alcohol and other drug practice Motivational interviewing is an evolving science that has recently been updated. Advance your MI expertise and ensure your practice is aligned with the latest best practice evidence to enhance client outcomes with our revised Rethink MI masterclass. Join one of Australia’s

Open Day for Odyssey Victoria Circuit Breaker program

We would like to invite those in the AOD & MH sector who are interested in our new, expanded TC program at Circuit Breaker (Benalla) to visit us on our Open Day on Thursday May 15th.   This will be an opportunity to see our new facilities and to learn about the program and our referral process.

Recurring

Smart Recovery for Adults (Cranbourne)

Widnana - Cranbourne Bakewell Street, Cranbourne, 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 peer-led group where you can focus on the present and set goals for the future. This

Free
Recurring

AOD Recovery-Based Support Group

51 Bald Hill Rd Pakenham Bald Hill Road, Pakenham, Victoria, Australia

A peer-led recovery-based AOD support group run by the WEAVE team at Each and the Salvation Army Corps Casey-Cardinia. Groups include psychoeducational material around relapse prevention and other skills needed in recovery such as anger management, anxiety, assertiveness, conflict resolution and boundary setting. Group is open to community members in the Cardinia Shire and is

Free
Recurring

SMART Recovery for Young People (Moorabbin Youth Hub)

Windana - Moorabbin Youth Hub Station Street, Moorabbin, Victoria, Australia

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

Peer Support Group (Frankston)

Windana - Frankston 31 Playne Street, Frankston

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 can also join the Frankston group via

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