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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.
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Standard Smart Recovery meeting format. Facilitated by Sean Cantwell and Simon Coleman Every Monday 1pm - 2:30pm except public holidays. Inspiro Health, 17-19 Clarke Street Lilydale VIC 3140 All welcome, no referral required. More info - simon.coleman@accesshc.org.au
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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 and the capability of clinicians to work collaboratively with Justice colleagues managing forensic clients in the community.
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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
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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
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Every Wednesday 1pm - 2:30pm except public holidays Hawthorn Community House, 32 Henry Street Hawthorn VIC 3122 Facilitated by Lucy Schrader and Simon Coleman All welcome, no referral required. For more info - simon.coleman@accesshc.org.au
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Professional Development Training Introduction to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Alcohol and Other Drug Workers Cognitive Behaviour Therapy has evolved over the years and is a most favourably reviewed treatment approach. There is much evidence for the effectiveness of CBT with a range of Alcohol and Other Drugs issues. In recent years CBT has expanded its 
New time: Thursdays 10:30am to 12:00pm! 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
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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
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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
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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
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SOLE: Supporting Organisational Lived Experience SOLE supports mental health organisations to evaluate how well they embed LLE values and practices across their teams. After completing a guided assessment process, organisations receive tailored recommendations and can access grant funding to support meaningful, long-lasting change. Date: Monday 6 October 2025 Time: 9:00am – 10:30am Register for the SOLE information
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
Standard Smart Recovery meeting format. Facilitated by Sean Cantwell and Simon Coleman Every Monday 1pm - 2:30pm except public holidays. Inspiro Health, 17-19 Clarke Street Lilydale VIC 3140 All welcome, no referral required. More info - simon.coleman@accesshc.org.au
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Learn about this strong synthetic opioid being detected in Australia, its effects and risks associated with overdose and important harm reduction strategies. To register send an email to sdds@monashhealth.org
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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
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Developed in partnership with Yale University, TLC brings together alcohol, drug, and mental health organisations to ensure the lived and living experience (LLE) workforce is fully recognised, valued, and supported within organisational systems and cultures. Date: Wednesday 8 October 2025 Time: 9:00am – 10:30am Register for the TLC information session to find out more
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
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Every Wednesday 1pm - 2:30pm except public holidays Hawthorn Community House, 32 Henry Street Hawthorn VIC 3122 Facilitated by Lucy Schrader and Simon Coleman All welcome, no referral required. For more info - simon.coleman@accesshc.org.au
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3 events,
New time: Thursdays 10:30am to 12:00pm! 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
Free
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
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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
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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
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1 event,
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
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Build your skills in responding to people with alcohol and other drug problems in mental health settings Comorbidity is the norm rather than the exception in mental health. In this new series of half day workshops designed specifically for the mental health sector, we cover what you need to know about alcohol and other drug
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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 by experienced forensic psychologists and provides knowledge and skills for working with the most
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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.
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Hello Victorian AOD Peer Workforce! It’s that time again and we are very excited to announce that we have a date locked in for the next Victorian AOD Peer Workforce Community of Practice (CoP). As a peer worker, we would like you to participate in the CoP to contribute to the growth of Victoria’s AOD
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
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3 events,
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
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This webinar will take place on Wednesday 15th October 1pm-2pm AEDT This webinar will give an overview of compassion in healthcare and is part of the University of Sydney’s Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use Comorbidity Project webinar series, which is focused on applying evidence into practice. This webinar will be
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Every Wednesday 1pm - 2:30pm except public holidays Hawthorn Community House, 32 Henry Street Hawthorn VIC 3122 Facilitated by Lucy Schrader and Simon Coleman All welcome, no referral required. For more info - simon.coleman@accesshc.org.au
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Improve your skills and knowledge in using dialectical behaviour therapy in alcohol and other drug treatment In this new full day workshop, we cover the essentials of dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) and how to adapt this way of working with your individual clients. DBT is an evidence based approach to working with clients who experience
New time: Thursdays 10:30am to 12:00pm! 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
Free
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
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2 events,
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
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Email michael.curtis@burnet.edu.au to be sent the event link. Title: Mental illness, substance use disorders, dual diagnosis, and reincarceration among First Nations adults leaving prisons. Abstract: Mental illness, substance use disorder (SUD), and their dual diagnosis are highly prevalent among incarcerated populations, though existing prevalence estimates may not be accurate for several methodological reasons. While many
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In response to the rising rate of opioid overdoses, particularly heroin, in Melbourne’s CBD, three local organisations have come together to deliver a series of free, community-based workshops funded by the Alcohol and Drug Foundation. These sessions aim to educate families and community members on how to support someone using alcohol and other drugs (AOD),
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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
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Build your skills in responding to people with alcohol and other drug problems in mental health settings Comorbidity is the norm rather than the exception in mental health. In this new series of half day workshops designed specifically for the mental health sector, we cover what you need to know about alcohol and other drug
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
Standard Smart Recovery meeting format. Facilitated by Sean Cantwell and Simon Coleman Every Monday 1pm - 2:30pm except public holidays. Inspiro Health, 17-19 Clarke Street Lilydale VIC 3140 All welcome, no referral required. More info - simon.coleman@accesshc.org.au
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Topic: Consumers Can Ask: A practical response to the Royal Commission and Mental Health Act Speakers: Simon Kroes, Senior Clinician & Lachlan Preece, Lived Experience Project Worker, Nexus Integrated Care, St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne Tuesdays with Nexus is a monthly interactive online session. It is an invitation to connect professionally and share information. Register for
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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
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3 events,
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
Every Wednesday 1pm - 2:30pm except public holidays Hawthorn Community House, 32 Henry Street Hawthorn VIC 3122 Facilitated by Lucy Schrader and Simon Coleman All welcome, no referral required. For more info - simon.coleman@accesshc.org.au
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Methamphetamine is one of the most used substances among people who have contact with Australia’s criminal legal system. However, our understanding of the experiences and drivers of criminal legal system involvement for people who use methamphetamine is limited. In this webinar, Shelley Walker will present findings of a qualitative study about the harms associated with
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New time: Thursdays 10:30am to 12:00pm! 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
Free
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
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
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1 event,
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
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0 events,
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1 event,
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
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3 events,
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Build your skills in responding to people with alcohol and other drug problems in mental health settings Comorbidity is the norm rather than the exception in mental health. In this new series of half day workshops designed specifically for the mental health sector, we cover what you need to know about alcohol and other drug
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
Standard Smart Recovery meeting format. Facilitated by Sean Cantwell and Simon Coleman Every Monday 1pm - 2:30pm except public holidays. Inspiro Health, 17-19 Clarke Street Lilydale VIC 3140 All welcome, no referral required. More info - simon.coleman@accesshc.org.au
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Connect & Learn The Pharmacy is HOW FAR away? Managing opioid agonist treatment in regional Victoria, presented by Dr Adam Straub This webinar is only available to staff who are working in a Victorian Department of Health (DH) funded AOD organisation Attendees will gain an increased appreciation for managing clients in rural and regional Victoria.
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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
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Nicotine e-cigarettes for smoking cessation following discharge from smoke-free inpatient AOD withdrawal services: A pragmatic randomised controlled trial, presented by Professor Billie Bonevski 29th October 2025 online from 1pm to 2pm AEST E-cigarettes containing nicotine (e-cigarettes) have demonstrated effectiveness for smoking cessation among general populations, but limited evidence in people with substance use disorders (SUD). This presentation will
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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
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Every Wednesday 1pm - 2:30pm except public holidays Hawthorn Community House, 32 Henry Street Hawthorn VIC 3122 Facilitated by Lucy Schrader and Simon Coleman All welcome, no referral required. For more info - simon.coleman@accesshc.org.au
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Develop an in depth understanding of sleep and benefit your clients (and yourself!) People with alcohol and other drug issues and mental health issues are up to 10 times more likely to experience sleep problems. We now know that poor sleep contributes to a range of other physical and mental health problems, as well as
New time: Thursdays 10:30am to 12:00pm! 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
Free
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
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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
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