This training is for anybody working with clients who may be using Family Violence. Whilst this training presents learnings and interventions that have been refined through years of working with men who use FV, the learnings put forth are applicable to all genders that use FV. This training is pitched at those with a beginner
VAADA has been funded by the Department of Health Victoria (DH) to organise the Service Providers’ Conference. Please note: the Service Providers’ Conference is for government-funded service providers of AOD treatment and support We encourage CEOs, managers and frontline AOD workers within funded organisations to attend. Where: Catholic Leadership Centre (CLC) 576 Victoria Parade East Melbourne, VIC 3002. More information here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/victorian-aod-service-providers-conference-2-june-2023-tickets-622207036997
The 4-hour course will teach you the skills and knowledge required to safely have a conversation with a suicidal person. You will learn practical skills to improve your confidence to provide mental health first aid to someone who is feeling suicidal.
This course has been adapted from the Standard Mental Health First Aid Course for adults. In this informative and practical course, you will learn about the signs and symptoms of common and disabling mental health problems in adults, how to provide initial help, where and how to get professional help, what sort of help has been
A half day clinical course via Zoom for all AOD clinicians building on knowledge from the Forensic Foundations course. 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
This This course is the next level after Foundations in AOD. Participants will look further into Harm minimisation principles and how to apply them, Referral pathways & understanding what they are and when a referral should take place. What supports are available for families. We will look at basic Motivational Interviewing and why it is
Learn how to assist adults who are developing a mental health problem, experiencing a worsening of an existing mental health problem or in a mental health crisis, until appropriate professional help is received, or the crisis resolves. Demonstrate your mental health first aid skills by becoming an Accredited Mental Health First Aider.
Youth Forensic AOD Workforce Training is targeted at AOD clinicians working with forensic youth clients presenting with highly complex needs. The training is delivered over two days via Zoom by experienced forensic psychologists and provides knowledge and skills for working with the most complex forensic clients in AOD settings. Scheduled Sessions: Tuesday 27th June and
Learn how to assist adults who are developing a mental health problem, experiencing a worsening of an existing mental health problem or in a mental health crisis, until appropriate professional help is received, or the crisis resolves. Demonstrate your mental health first aid skills by becoming an Accredited Mental Health First Aider.
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 AOD use. The training is delivered over two half days via Zoom by experienced forensic psychologists and provides knowledge and