Events

Build your skills in responding to people with alcohol and other drug problems in mental health settings Comorbidity is the norm rather than the exception in mental health. In this new series of half day workshops designed specifically for the mental health sector, we cover what you need to know about alcohol and other drug

Mondays in St Kilda - 1:00pm - 2:30pm A safe environment to gain insight and strength from shared experiences.  Windana's Peer Support groups are open to anyone aged 18+ who has experienced alcohol and other drug challenges. These are ongoing, open groups - you can come as often as you need. The group is free.

Standard Smart Recovery meeting format. Facilitated by Sean Cantwell and Simon Coleman Every Monday 1pm - 2:30pm except public holidays. Inspiro Health, 17-19 Clarke Street Lilydale VIC 3140 All welcome, no referral required. More info - simon.coleman@accesshc.org.au    

Connect & Learn  The Pharmacy is HOW FAR away?  Managing opioid agonist treatment in regional Victoria, presented by Dr Adam Straub   This webinar is only available to staff who are working in a Victorian Department of Health (DH) funded AOD organisation  Attendees will gain an increased appreciation for managing clients in rural and regional Victoria.

Connect & Learn: The Pharmacy is HOW FAR away?  Managing opioid agonist treatment in regional Victoria presented by Dr Adam Straub  Attendees will gain an increased appreciation for managing clients in rural and regional Victoria. Discussion will focus on the need for flexibility within the regulations guiding practice, and attendees will gain understanding regarding the

A fresh approach for addiction recovery SMART Recovery Youth groups help young people aged 11 to 25 break free from addictive or other unhealthy behaviours related to drugs, alcohol and more. Using the powerful SMART Method, you’ll work with peers who have been in your shoes before to focus on the present and set goals

A fresh approach for addiction recovery SMART Recovery Adult is a group for people aged 18+ who wish to change addictive and other unhealthy behaviours relating to drugs, alcohol and more. Using the powerful SMART Method, you’ll join a supportive group where you can focus on the present and set goals for the future. This

Nicotine e-cigarettes for smoking cessation following discharge from smoke-free inpatient AOD withdrawal services: A pragmatic randomised controlled trial, presented by Professor Billie Bonevski 29th October 2025 online from 1pm to 2pm AEST E-cigarettes containing nicotine (e-cigarettes) have demonstrated effectiveness for smoking cessation among general populations, but limited evidence in people with substance use disorders (SUD). This presentation will

Every Wednesday 1pm - 2:30pm except public holidays Hawthorn Community House, 32 Henry Street Hawthorn VIC 3122 Facilitated by Lucy Schrader and Simon Coleman All welcome, no referral required. For more info - simon.coleman@accesshc.org.au

Develop an in depth understanding of sleep and benefit your clients (and yourself!) People with alcohol and other drug issues and mental health issues are up to 10 times more likely to experience sleep problems. We now know that poor sleep contributes to a range of other physical and mental health problems, as well as

New time: Thursdays 10:30am to 12:00pm! A fresh approach for addiction recovery SMART Recovery Youth groups help young people aged 11 to 25 break free from addictive or other unhealthy behaviours related to drugs, alcohol and more. Using the powerful SMART Method, you’ll work with peers who have been in your shoes before to focus

A fresh approach for addiction recovery SMART Recovery Adult is a group for people aged 18+ who wish to change addictive and other unhealthy behaviours relating to drugs, alcohol and more. Using the powerful SMART Method, you’ll join a peer-led group where you can focus on the present and set goals for the future. This

A peer-led recovery-based AOD support group run by the WEAVE team at Each and the Salvation Army Corps Casey-Cardinia. Groups include psychoeducational material around relapse prevention and other skills needed in recovery such as anger management, anxiety, assertiveness, conflict resolution and boundary setting. Group is open to community members in the Cardinia Shire and is

Fridays in Frankston - 2:00pm - 3:30pm A safe environment to gain insight and strength from shared experiences.  Windana's Peer Support groups are open to anyone aged 18+ who has experienced alcohol and other drug challenges. These are ongoing, open groups - you can come as often as you need. The group is free. You