Participants will support each other to learn how to better manage various aspects of their life with chronic liver disease and learn about a range of topics. The Chronic Disease Self-Management model has consistently shown improvements in the confidence and health literacy of participants which by extension shows improvements health outcomes. Each week an expert
Peer workers, like any professional discipline, need quality, standardised training and ongoing professional development. Through extensive research and co-design, SHARC has developed Peer Worker Training. This comprehensive training provides a vital knowledge base for peer workers in the AOD sector, and ensures that the peer workforce has a discipline-specific framework. The SHARC Peer Worker Training
Presenters: Assc Prof Kate Seear – Australian Research Centre for Sex, Health and Society, Latrobe University Sione Crawford – Harm Reduction Victoria Stephanie Tzanetis – Australian Injecting and Illicit Drug Users League (AIVL) Attendees will gain an understanding of: The importance and value of including affected communities and research (for the project, the researchers and
Family Drug Support’s flagship and award winning Stepping Stones program is specifically designed for family and carers of AOD dependents. The 2 x weekend course (25th, 26th of June & 2nd, 3rd of July) brings people together to share common challenges and strategies. Stepping Stones aims to increase family’s confidence and competence in managing complex
Victorian AOD Peer Workforce Community of Practice (CoP) – March 2024 The Self Help Addiction Resource Centre (SHARC) currently facilitates the Victorian AOD Peer Workforce Community of Practice supported by the Department of Health (DH). The Community of Practice (CoP) for the AOD Peer Workforce supports and cultivates the existing and emerging AOD Peer Workforce
Peer Projects, a program of SHARC are thrilled to announce registrations are now open for the next round of SHARC Peer Worker Training. Details as follows: As part of the Lived & Living Experience Workforce Development Program 2022-2024 (an initiative of the Department of Health Victoria), SHARC has redeveloped it’s Peer Worker Training from the
The Self Help Addiction Resource Centre (SHARC) currently facilitates the Victorian AOD Peer Workforce Community of Practice supported by the Department of Health (DH). The Community of Practice (CoP) for the AOD Peer Workforce supports and cultivates the existing and emerging AOD Peer Workforce and seeks to draw upon the collective knowledge, experiences and resources
VSURF quarterly in-person seminar, hosted by Social Equity Research Centre, RMIT, Swanston St, Melbourne. When: Friday 16th August, 4-5pm, followed by drinks/networking Where: This is a hybrid event. Register here for in-person or online attendance: https://events.humanitix.com/the-victorian-substance-use-research-forum-vsurf-quarterly-seminar What: A talk followed by Q&A Title: Rethinking the governance of ‘young people’ and drugs Abstract: This talk, based
