Events

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    

Take Note! Case notes essentials for the alcohol and other drugs sector, presented by Greg Coman Workshop on Wednesday 12th November 2025, 9:30am - 3:30pm An evidence-based introduction to writing effective, clinically relevant and legally compliant case notes for the AOD sector, presented by Greg Coman. NOTE: This online training is only available to staff who

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

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

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 with their circumstances are strongly encouraged to contact Family Drug and Gambling Help on 1300 660 068 to speak to a trained volunteer with personal experience of a loved

MARAM In Practice: Family Violence in AOD Work, presented by Bella Tambakau & Sheridon Byrne This online training is only available to staff who are working in a Victorian Department of Health (DH) funded AOD organisation in an AOD role.  This workshop is designed for Victorian AOD workers, ideally who have completed foundational MARAM training

On Track Training is pleased to offer the Standard MHFA course - Registrations are open Course Details: Duration: 2 days (6 hours each day) Location: Mt Waverley Community Centre, 47 Miller Street, Mount Waverley Fee: $385 per person This internationally accredited program teaches participants how to: Recognise the signs and symptoms of common mental health

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

This webinar will give an overview of the impact of disasters and climate change on mental health and is part of the University of Sydney’s Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use Comorbidity Project webinar series, which is focused on applying evidence into practice.  When: Thursday 13th November, 12:30-1:30 PM (AEDT) Speakers

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