Events
Week of Events
InFocus Family Education Program – Family Drug & Gambling Help
InFocus is an education program, developed by Family Drug and Gambling Help, that offers practical support, relevant information, coping strategies and the opportunity for people to connect through their shared experiences. The program is facilitated by professionals who have also been impacted by someone’s drug and alcohol use. InFocus is a six-week program that has
Stepping Stones
Family Drug Support’s flagship and award winning Stepping Stones program is specifically designed for family and carers of people who use Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD). The 2 x weekend course - 4 x full days - brings people together to share common challenges and strategies. Stepping Stones aims to increase family’s confidence and competence
Family Violence Supervision Training
Family Violence Supervision Training
Cultivating Effective Supervision Practices in Family Violence Work This Community of Practice (CoP) session for AOD clinicians, Addiction Specialists, Senior Practitioners and Leaders is crafted to deepen participants' understanding and skills in supervising family violence work, with a strong emphasis on trauma and violence-informed practices. Anchored in an intersectional feminist framework, the session navigates the
YDHF Community Network Forum – Drug Checking: An update from inside state parliament
YDHF Community Network Forum – Drug Checking: An update from inside state parliament
Avi Puglielli Greens Member for North East Metro Melb - Parliament of Victoria, will provide his insight into what has changed in Victoria on the issue of drug checking in 2024. He will explore the external factors that have led to a shift within the state parliament and provide an update on the historic cross-party
Putting MARAM into Practice – Techniques for maintaining engagement and difficult family violence conversations.
Putting MARAM into Practice – Techniques for maintaining engagement and difficult family violence conversations.
The Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare provides free interactive online MARAM training for Department of Health funded workforces. All are welcome to attend Putting MARAM into Practice workshops however, they are best suited to those who have completed the MARAM intermediate training and want to expand their learning. Techniques for maintaining engagement
BreakThrough – Addiction and Mental Health
BreakThrough – Addiction and Mental Health
It's important to note that BreakThrough is an education program and while each session includes group discussion about a particular topic or theme, people requiring more intensive support in relation to their own circumstances are strongly encouraged to contact Family Drug and Gambling Help on 1300 660 068 to speak to a trained volunteer with