Events

Supporting AOD clients with cognitive impairment: what clinicians need to know

When: Thursday 10 February, 12PM - 1PM (AEDT) Presenters: Dr James Gooden and Dr Vanessa Petersen (Turning Point) This webinar will provide attendees with a practical understanding of: Cognitive functioning and key indicators of impairment; Common aetiologies and modifiable risk factors for cognitive impairment; Implementing strategies to address cognitive changes including compensatory strategies and lifestyle

Free

Free Tri-Peaks Webinar – Omicron: lessons learned and what comes next

Online

Presenter: Sonia Sharp, Partner, People Advisory Services EY Georgina Gates, Director, People Advisory Services EY Sonia dedicated over 30 years to public service, with 17 years as a senior executive in the UK leading education and child and family services, and most recently as Deputy Secretary in the Victorian government. Sonia is a Partner in

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Bloody Serious Facts

St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne have partnered with Harm Reduction Victoria to provide an interactive education course on Hepatitis C. In this course we delve into the diagnosis, treatments and the impacts of living with Hep C. Join us to make an impact in increasing awareness and exploring strategies to engage and support clients into health

Free

Free ADRIA webinar: First round grantees

Online

You are invited to attend the “ADRIA: Round One Grantees” webinar. Attendees will hear from three successful applicants from ADRIA’s first round. Presenters will provide a summary and update on their ADRIA-funded projects, reflect on the strengths of their applications, and provide advice and reflections for those considering applying to the upcoming round. A QnA

Free

AOD Sector Leaders and Managers: on Identity, Skills and Development. [Report Release]

Online

Findings from a recent study highlight the importance of leaders and managers for the optimal operation and thus impact of AOD sector organisations. This webinar will provide an overview of the second of two related reports commissioned by NADA and VAADA: "AOD Sector Leaders and Managers: on Identity, Skills and Development." Dr Ramon Wenzel, Curtin

Free

My Liver Health Program 2022

Zoom

More than six million Australians suffer from chronic liver disease and more than seven thousand Australians die each year from chronic liver disease. Equip yourself with knowledge and tools to take control of your own liver health journey. LiverWELL’s My Liver Health Program will provide free healthy lifestyle coaching sessions in March to support people

Free

Free Webinar: How are services providing care for people with co-occurring AOD and mental health needs?

Online

The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use at the University of Sydney has been funded by the Australian Government Department of Health to develop a series of on-demand webinars on evidence-based practice. Comorbidity Project webinars are freely available and focus on building capacity in relation to evidence-based practice approaches to the

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Bloody Serious Facts

St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne have partnered with Harm Reduction Victoria to provide an interactive education course on Hepatitis C. In this course we delve into the diagnosis, treatments and the impacts of living with Hep C. Join us to make an impact in increasing awareness and exploring strategies to engage and support clients into health

Free

Rescheduled: FREE Tri-Peaks Webinar – Brief Intervention for Substance Use Disorders

Online

Dear colleagues, The Tri-Peaks webinar: ‘Brief Intervention for Substance Use Disorders’ by Dr Erin Kelly has been rescheduled for the 12-1pm, Tuesday 5th of April. Apologies for having to postpone this. Dr Kelly is a practising clinical psychologist and a Research Fellow at The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use at

Free