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Posted to ENEWS on behalf of Inspiro. Employment opportunity: Medication Support & Recovery Service counsellor – Inspiro Community Health Service The Opportunity We are seeking a passionate and suitably qualified AOD Counsellor to join our Medication Support and Recovery Service in a part time (4-days per week) capacity This is a fixed term position until

Posted to ENEWS for Tracey Hewett on behalf of Uniting. AOD Counsellor – Port Philip Prison Leading community services organisation Generous salary packaging benefits Full Time Maximum Term to June 2019 (extension likely but subject to ongoing funding)  About Uniting: At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront

Posted to ENEWS for Liz Nunn on behalf of Anglicare. PARENT SUPPORT GROUP   For parents/carers who are supporting people with drug and alcohol issues.  FREE GROUP   The Parent Support Program is an 8 week course that aims to:   Develop skills and strategies that enhance communication and family relationships   Increase parental/carer confidence  

Posted to ENEWS for Suzanne Hanrahan on behalf of Uniting. Uniting ReGen’s South East Catalyst Program is now accepting referrals for its August 2018 program. Catalyst is an evidence based non residential rehabilitation program for clients struggling with alcohol or other substance use issues, who are willing to commit to abstinence for the six weeks

NOT LONG TO GO! With less than a month on the rocket clock left, the 2018 Youth AOD Conference is fast approaching! If for some crazy reason you are not already attending, here are a few more reasons why you should: You may have seen guest speaker Judge Amanda Chambers, (President of the Children’s Court

Posted to ENEWS on behalf of TaskForce. Mental Health First Aid for the Suicidal Person Do you know how to help someone that is feeling suicidal? Learn practical skills to improve your confidence in this half-day course. The 4-hour Mental Health First Aid for the Suicidal Person Course is based on our revised Mental Health First

Women & Leadership Australia (WLA) is administering a national initiative to support the development of female leaders across Australia’s health and community services sector. The initiative is providing women working in the sector with grants to enable participation in a range of leadership development programs. The leadership development programs are part-time and delivered nationally via

Posted to ENEWS for Marion Brophy on behalf of Turning Point. Talking Point Successes and challenges in reducing the harms of substance use: lessons learned from the Canadian experience Presented by: Dr. Matthew M. Young, Ph.D., Senior Research and Policy Analyst at the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) and Adjunct Research Professor of