Duration: Half Day Number of DHHS funded courses run each financial year: 8 Maximum number of attendees: 15 Forensic Fundamentals Summary Forensic Fundamentals is a half-day online forensic clinical training session for Victorian Alcohol and other Drug Workers. Learning Outcomes The Forensic Fundamentals training session will provide attendees with information and clinical skills for
Since 2015, this unique program has helped family members across Victoria better understand addictive behaviours, improve communication and wellbeing, and access appropriate support networks. BreakThrough offers practical strategies and support, and provides an opportunity for family/friends/partners of people with addictive behaviours to connect and learn from each other. This session includes information about models of
Dealing with Challenging and Aggressive Behaviour (MOORABBIN) Thursday 1st February 2024 (9:30AM -3:30PM) A$290.00 Participants will learn how to work with different types of challenging behaviours and communications styles a client may demonstrate. This course will also address aggression, de-escalation techniques and safety within the workplace. To book into the program: Phone (03) 9532 3478
This webinar will focus on three studies in Victoria that collect data on alcohol consumption, drug use and driving: 1. The Vanessa study explores alcohol consumption, drug use and drink/drug driving beliefs among young people recruited from music festivals in Victoria. 2. The Victorian Methamphetamine Cohort Study, VMAX is an ongoing prospective cohort study of
Since 2015, this unique program has helped family members across Victoria better understand addictive behaviours, improve communication and wellbeing, and access appropriate support networks. BreakThrough offers practical strategies and support, and provides an opportunity for family/friends/partners of people with addictive behaviours to connect and learn from each other. This session includes information about setting boundaries,
Standard Mental Health First Aid - 2 Day Course (TaskForce Moorabbin) Thursday February 8th & Thursday February 15th 2024 ( 9:00AM-4:30PM) A$275.00 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. Demonstrate your mental health first aid
Since 2015, this unique program has helped family members across Victoria better understand addictive behaviors, improve communication and wellbeing, and access appropriate support networks. BreakThrough offers practical strategies and support, and provides an opportunity for family/friends/partners of people with addictive behaviors to connect and learn from each other. This session includes information about models of
Since 2015, this unique program has helped family members across Victoria better understand addictive behaviours, improve communication and wellbeing, and access appropriate support networks. BreakThrough offers practical strategies and support, and provides an opportunity for family/friends/partners of people with addictive behaviours to connect and learn from each other. This session includes information about improving communication
Standard Mental Health First Aid - 2 Day Course (TaskForce Moorabbin) Thursday February 8th & Thursday February 15th 2024 ( 9:00AM-4:30PM) A$275.00 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. Demonstrate your mental health first aid
YDHF Community Network Forum: Monday 19th February 12- 1:30pm Public Amenity and the North Richmond Medically Supervised Injecting Room Speaker: Bianca Whiteside PhD candidate, Deakin University and Burnet Institute Additional information: Bianca Whiteside, PhD candidate, Deakin University and Burnet Institute will present on her ongoing research at our first Community Network Forum for 2024. Bianca’s
This presentation will provide a basic overview of the Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) communication model and its guiding principles. We will explore HOW we think, impacting our states, responses, and our experiences. We will dive into the concept of ‘perception is projection', which presupposes that we can only perceive what is already in our consciousness. Our
Duration: 2 Hours Number of DHHS funded courses run each financial year: 3 Maximum number of attendees: 10 Advanced AOD Forensic Refresher Workshop Summary The session will build on the practical skills learnt during the AOD Advanced forensic training, including; boundaries and splitting, trauma informed care and antisocial behaviours. It also give attendees an
Many AOD service users have respiratory health concerns and are at a higher risk of severe illness if they contract a respiratory disease. This full-day in-person workshop will explore Motivational Interviewing (MI) principles and practice, and how MI can support discussions concerning AOD service user’s respiratory health and wellbeing. Suitable for AOD Service providers. Spaces
Duration: 2 Days (9:30am to 4:30pm) Number of DHHS funded courses run each financial year: 1 Maximum number of attendees: 15 Youth AOD Workforce Training Summary 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
The Lived Experience Workforce Development Project 2022-2024 is a Victorian Department of Health funded initiative intended to build and uplift the Mental Health (MH) and Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Lived and Living Experience (LLE) Workforces through the development of discipline specific frameworks, training, and other workforce supports. SHARC has been funded to lead on
Many AOD service users have respiratory health concerns and are at a higher risk of severe illness if they contract a respiratory disease. This full-day in-person workshop will explore Motivational Interviewing (MI) principles and practice, and how MI can support discussions concerning AOD service user’s respiratory health and wellbeing. Suitable for AOD Service providers. Spaces
Duration: 2 Days (9:30am to 4:30pm) Number of DHHS funded courses run each financial year: 1 Maximum number of attendees: 15 Youth AOD Workforce Training Summary 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
Events are being held around the country to mark the International Family Drug Support Day in February 2024 International Family Drug Support Day (IFDSD) first started in 2016 to draw attention to the importance of families affected by alcohol and/or drugs, including the benefits of supporting families. When families are given education, awareness and tips on
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
This peer learning approach enhances the practice of AOD workers to recognise those who may be living with or at risk of HCV and supporting them onto the care pathway, particularly if they are disengaged with traditional health care services. Linking attendees with expert knowledge in point of care testing, prison settings, nurse led models
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
Since 2015, this unique program has helped family members across Victoria better understand addictive behaviours, improve communication and wellbeing, and access appropriate support networks. BreakThrough offers practical strategies and support, and provides an opportunity for family/friends/partners of people with addictive behaviours to connect and learn from each other. This session includes information about the effects