Do you know what to say and do if you are subpoenaed to appear in court? Do you feel confident writing a witness report for court? Are your case notes court-ready? Nearly 50% of AOD workers have had their case notes subpoenaed. Would you know what to do? Join Paula Ross, Counselling Psychologist and Jarryd
ResetLife is an exciting new, intensive and evidence based, Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) treatment program at First Step. This is a 'must see' if you are: A health and community worker looking for an effective new referral option An individual seeking a recovery-oriented treatment for addiction This session will provide an opportunity to learn
Join families AOD specialist, Paula Ross, in this practical masterclass for AOD professionals wanting to effectively work with families in AOD treatment We know that involving families in AOD treatment improves outcomes. Do you know how to best work with families of people who use alcohol and other drugs? This interactive workshop is full of demonstrations, clinical discussion
The CEO and Managers Forum is held every second month from April through to October. It is an opportunity for CEOs and Managers to meet, network and discuss current issues affecting the AOD sector. The forum is open to all CEO and Managers of government-funded organisations providing AOD treatment. More information and the agenda will
Talking Point: Reinforcement Learning and Value Based Decision-Making in Substance Use Disorders - Presented by Dr Gillinder Bedi Persistent choices for drugs at the expense of other, more adaptive rewards is a cardinal behavioural feature of substance use disorders. Despite this, little is known about the processes underpinning these decisions in human drug users, and how interventions
Talking Point: Reinforcement Learning and Value Based Decision-Making in Substance Use Disorders - Presented by Dr Gillinder Bedi Persistent choices for drugs at the expense of other, more adaptive rewards is a cardinal behavioural feature of substance use disorders. Despite this, little is known about the processes underpinning these decisions in human drug users, and how interventions
This one-day symposium will bring together world leading researcher from faculties across Monash. The program will feature invited speakers, oral research presentations, and a combined poster session and networking event. We will announce the successful the MARC Interdisciplinary seed funding grants and PhD top-ups during the event. Students posters will be featured in a dedicated
In 2016 there were 1808 overdose deaths in Australia many of which were attributed to prescription drugs. Overdose can happen to anyone. Join us at Port Melbourne Town hall for a wonderful FREE event to learn how to recognise and possibly prevent a fatal overdose for someone you love. In a practical training delivered by
International Overdose Awareness Day aims to raise awareness of overdose and reduce the stigma of a drug-related death. It is also an opportunity to stimulate discussion about evidence-based overdose prevention and drug policy. International Overdose Awareness Day acknowledges the grief felt by families and friends remembering those who have died or suffered permanent injury due
2019 IOAD current invite The Aaron Short Awareness Association (ASAA Inc) in collaboration with the Yarra Drug and Health Forum, APOD Family Services and Harm Reduction Victoria would be grateful for your attendance to support this year’s International Overdose Awareness Day on 31st August 2019. I look forward to sharing my personal story as well
