Events
Standard Mental Health First Aid Day (2 days)
Taskforce Education Hub 15, 16/8 Tuck St, Moorabbin VIC 3189, MelbourneState Election 2022: VAADA Call to Parties – AOD Policy (Forum 2)
Melbourne Town Hall 90-130 Swanston St, Melbourne- No events scheduled for 19 August 2022.
- No events scheduled for 20 August 2022.
Week of Events
Online HEPReady Essentials Accredited Course – July 20 and August 18
Online HEPReady Essentials Accredited Course – July 20 and August 18
Update your essential knowledge on viral hepatitis and liver conditions Did you know? An estimated 335,000 people in Australia are living with hepatitis B or hepatitis C. More than 70% of people living with chronic hepatitis B are not receiving care. 1 in 5 people living with chronic hepatitis C have not been diagnosed and
Advanced Forensic AOD Training
Advanced Forensic AOD Training
Are you a Victorian AOD worker? If so, you are eligible for this complimentary training. As part of the implementation of the new Forensic Alcohol and Other Drugs Treatment Service Delivery Model and Victoria’s Alcohol and Other Drugs Workforce Strategy 2018‑2022, three new state-funded forensic specific training courses for alcohol and other drug (AOD) clinicians
Standard Mental Health First Aid Day (2 days)
Standard Mental Health First Aid Day (2 days)
Learn how to assist adults who are developing a mental health problem, experiencing a worsening of an existing mental health problem or in a mental health crisis, until appropriate professional help is received, or the crisis resolves. Demonstrate your mental health first aid skills by becoming an Accredited Mental Health First Aider. You will need to
BreakThrough: Families undertanding addiction
BreakThrough: Families undertanding addiction
Since 2015, BreakThrough: Families understanding addiction has helped family members across Victoria better understand drug use, improve communication and wellbeing, and access appropriate support networks. BreakThrough offers practical strategies and support, and provides an opportunity for family members to connect and learn from each other. Sessions are online via Zoom and go for 1 hour.
Shame, Trauma and Family Relationships
Shame, Trauma and Family Relationships
This live-stream online course, presented by The Bouverie Centre, explores shame as a byproduct of trauma. It draws on Attachment and Trauma theories, Narrative Therapy and Family Therapy to explore how shame is manifest through the experience of trauma.
State Election 2022: VAADA Call to Parties – AOD Policy (Forum 2)
State Election 2022: VAADA Call to Parties – AOD Policy (Forum 2)
VAADA is delighted to be hosting a series of forums facilitated by former ABC radio presenter Jon Faine. Each of the three forums will feature Victorian State MPs (or their representatives) detailing their vision and priorities for AOD followed by a facilitated Q&A session and informal afternoon tea with the sector. The second session will