Events

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

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.

Connect & Learn: The Pharmacy is HOW FAR away?  Managing opioid agonist treatment in regional Victoria presented by Dr Adam Straub  Attendees will gain an increased appreciation for managing clients in rural and regional Victoria. Discussion will focus on the need for flexibility within the regulations guiding practice, and attendees will gain understanding regarding the

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

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