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SUMMARY:Forensic Fundamentals (1/2 day)
DESCRIPTION:Monday 23rd March 2026 (1/2 Day) Training\nForensic Fundamentals is a half-day forensic clinical training session for Victorian Alcohol and other Drug Workers. \n\n\nThe Forensic Fundamentals training session will provide attendees with information and clinical skills for working with forensic clients. The training aims to enhance key clinical skills\, enabling  clinicians to better work with forensic clients and the capability of clinicians to work collaboratively with Justice colleagues managing forensic clients in the community.
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/forensic-fundamentals-1-2-day/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:Advanced AOD Forensic Training
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 11th March 2026 (full day)\nAdvanced AOD Forensics is clinical training for experienced drug and alcohol clinicians working with forensic clients.\n\n\n\nAdvanced AOD Forensics training is targeted at senior AOD clinicians working with forensic clients presenting with multiple complexities\, including personality disorders\, severe mental health issues\, and other co morbidities which present in addition to significant AOD use. \nThe training is delivered by experienced forensic psychologists and provides knowledge and skills for working with the most complex forensic clients in AOD settings. \n\nWho can attend? \nDrug and alcohol clinicians who fulfill the below prerequisite: \n1) Completion of the Forensic Fundamentals (1/2) day training; and \n2) A minimum 2 years’ experience with forensic clients.
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/advanced-aod-forensic-training/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260223T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260223T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T162630
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UID:69135-1771849800-1771864200@www.vaada.org.au
SUMMARY:Forensic Fundamentals (1/2 Day) Training
DESCRIPTION:Monday 23rd February 2026\nForensic Fundamentals is a half-day forensic clinical training session for Victorian Alcohol and other Drug Workers. \n\n\nThe Forensic Fundamentals training session will provide attendees with information and clinical skills for working with forensic clients. The training aims to enhance key clinical skills\, enabling  clinicians to better work with forensic clients and the capability of clinicians to work collaboratively with Justice colleagues managing forensic clients in the community.
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/forensic-fundamentals-1-2-day-training-monday-23rd-february-2026/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260127T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260127T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T162630
CREATED:20251210T205618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T220651Z
UID:68699-1769506200-1769531400@www.vaada.org.au
SUMMARY:Advanced AOD Forensic Training –
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 27th January 2026 (full day)\n\nAdvanced AOD Forensics is clinical training for experienced drug and alcohol clinicians working with forensic clients.\n\n\n\nAdvanced AOD Forensics training is targeted at senior AOD clinicians working with forensic clients presenting with multiple complexities\, including personality disorders\, severe mental health issues\, and other co morbidities which present in addition to significant AOD use. \nThe training is delivered by experienced forensic psychologists and provides knowledge and skills for working with the most complex forensic clients in AOD settings. \n\nWho can attend? \nDrug and alcohol clinicians who fulfill the below prerequisite: \n1) Completion of the Forensic Fundamentals (1/2) day training; and \n2) A minimum 2 years’ experience with forensic clients.
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/advanced-aod-forensic-training-tuesday-27th-january-2026-full-day/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260114T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260114T133000
DTSTAMP:20260408T162630
CREATED:20251210T205738Z
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UID:68695-1768383000-1768397400@www.vaada.org.au
SUMMARY:Forensic Fundamentals (1/2 Day) Training - Wednesday 14th January 2026
DESCRIPTION:Forensic Fundamentals is a half-day forensic clinical training session for Victorian Alcohol and other Drug Workers.\n\n\n\nThe Forensic Fundamentals training session will provide attendees with information and clinical skills for working with forensic clients. The training aims to enhance key clinical skills\, enabling  clinicians to better work with forensic clients and the capability of clinicians to work collaboratively with Justice colleagues managing forensic clients in the community.
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/forensic-fundamentals-1-2-day-training-wednesday-14th-january-2026/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251125T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T162630
CREATED:20251014T215058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T220716Z
UID:67766-1764061200-1764086400@www.vaada.org.au
SUMMARY:Advanced AOD Forensic Training
DESCRIPTION: Tuesday 25th November 2025 (full day)\nAdvanced AOD Forensics training is targeted at senior AOD clinicians working with forensic clients presenting with multiple complexities\, including personality disorders\, severe mental health issues\, and other co morbidities which present in addition to significant AOD use. Participants must have completed the Forensic Fundamentals 1/2 day training to be eligible to complete this training.  \nThe training is delivered by experienced forensic psychologists and provides knowledge and skills for working with the most complex forensic clients in AOD settings. 
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/advanced-aod-forensic-training-tuesday-25th-november-2025-full-day/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTAMP:20260408T162630
CREATED:20251007T214546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T220732Z
UID:67702-1763546400-1763560800@www.vaada.org.au
SUMMARY:Forensic Fundamentals (1/2 Day) Training
DESCRIPTION:The Forensic Fundamentals training session will provide attendees with information and clinical skills for working with forensic clients. The aim of the training is to enhance key clinical skills to enable clinicians to better work with forensic clients and the capability of clinicians to work collaboratively with Justice colleagues managing forensic clients in the community.  \n  \nWhen: Wednesday 19 November \nTime: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM \nWhere: online (see below) \n 
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/forensic-fundamentals-1-2-day-training-wednesday-19th-november-2025/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251013T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251013T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T162630
CREATED:20250919T020958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T020958Z
UID:67196-1760347800-1760373000@www.vaada.org.au
SUMMARY:Advanced AOD Training - Monday 13th October 2025 (full day)
DESCRIPTION:Advanced AOD Forensics training is targeted at senior AOD clinicians working with forensic clients presenting with multiple complexities\, including personality disorders\, severe mental health issues\, and other co morbidities which present in addition to significant AOD use. \nThe training is delivered by experienced forensic psychologists and provides knowledge and skills for working with the most complex forensic clients in AOD settings.
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/advanced-aod-training-monday-13th-october-2025-full-day/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250930T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250930T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T162630
CREATED:20250826T235403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T215245Z
UID:66442-1759226400-1759240800@www.vaada.org.au
SUMMARY:Forensic Fundamentals (1/2 Day) Training
DESCRIPTION:The Forensic Fundamentals training session will provide attendees with information and clinical skills for working with forensic clients. The aim of the training is to enhance key clinical skills to enable clinicians to better work with forensic clients and the capability of clinicians to work collaboratively with Justice colleagues managing forensic clients in the community. \nWhen: Tuesday 30th September 2025 \nTime: 10 AM – 2:00 PM \nWhere: online (see bleow)
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/forensic-fundamentals-1-2-day-training-tuesday-30th-september-2025/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250903T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250903T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T162630
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T232249Z
UID:66036-1756890000-1756915200@www.vaada.org.au
SUMMARY:Advanced AOD Training – Wednesday 3rd September 2025 (full day)
DESCRIPTION:Advanced AOD Forensic training is targeted at senior AOD clinicians working with forensic clients presenting with multiple complexities\, including personality disorders\, severe mental health issues\, and other co morbidities which present in addition to significant AOD use. \nThe training is delivered by experienced forensic psychologists and provides knowledge and skills for working with the most complex forensic clients in AOD settings.
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/advanced-aod-training-wednesday-3rd-september-2025-full-day/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250818T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250818T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T162630
CREATED:20250715T025551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T220811Z
UID:65377-1755520200-1755534600@www.vaada.org.au
SUMMARY:Forensic Fundamentals (1/2 Day) Training - Monday 18th August 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Forensic Fundamentals training session will provide attendees with information and clinical skills for working with forensic clients. The aim of the training is to enhance key clinical skills to enable clinicians to better work with forensic clients and the capability of clinicians to work collaboratively with Justice colleagues managing forensic clients in the community.
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/forensic-fundamentals-1-2-day-training-monday-18th-august-2025-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250818T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250818T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T162630
CREATED:20250715T025539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T220902Z
UID:65384-1755520200-1755534600@www.vaada.org.au
SUMMARY:Forensic Fundamentals (1/2 Day)
DESCRIPTION:Monday 18th August 2025 (1/2 Day)\nThe Forensic Fundamentals training session will provide attendees with information and clinical skills for working with forensic clients. The aim of the training is to enhance key clinical skills to enable clinicians to better work with forensic clients and the capability of clinicians to work collaboratively with Justice colleagues managing forensic clients in the community.
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/forensic-fundamentals-1-2-day-training-monday-18th-august-2025/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250729T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250729T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T162630
CREATED:20250613T025949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T221103Z
UID:64398-1753781400-1753806600@www.vaada.org.au
SUMMARY:Advanced AOD Forensic Training
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 29th July 2025 (Full Day)\nAdvanced AOD Forensics training is targeted at senior AOD clinicians working with forensic clients presenting with multiple complexities\, including personality disorders\, severe mental health issues\, and other co morbidities which present in addition to significant AOD use. \nThe training is delivered by experienced forensic psychologists and provides knowledge and skills for working with the most complex forensic clients in AOD settings.
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/advanced-aod-forensic-training-full-day-tuesday-29th-july-2025/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250708T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250708T133000
DTSTAMP:20260408T162630
CREATED:20250613T030015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T221013Z
UID:64393-1751967000-1751981400@www.vaada.org.au
SUMMARY:Forensic Fundamentals 1/2 Day
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 8th July 2025 (1/2 Day)\nThe Forensic Fundamentals training session will provide attendees with information and clinical skills for working with forensic clients. The aim of the training is to enhance key clinical skills to enable clinicians to better work with forensic clients and the capability of clinicians to work collaboratively with Justice colleagues managing forensic clients in the community.
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/forensic-fundamentals-1-2-day-training-tuesday-8th-july-2025/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250625T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250625T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T162630
CREATED:20250509T023737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T221207Z
UID:63469-1750845600-1750852800@www.vaada.org.au
SUMMARY:Advanced AOD Forensic Refresher (2hr) Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 25th June 2025\nAdvanced AOD Forensic Refresher Workshop Summary \nThe session will build on the practical skills learnt during the AOD Advanced forensic training\, including; boundaries and splitting\, trauma informed care and antisocial behaviours. It also give attendees an opportunity to discuss deidentified clients\, presentations and situations with a senior clinician and fellow peers.
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/advanced-aod-forensic-refresher-2hr-workshop-wednesday-25th-june-2025/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250611T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250611T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T162630
CREATED:20250509T023652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T023652Z
UID:63474-1749632400-1749657600@www.vaada.org.au
SUMMARY:Advanced AOD Training – Wednesday 11th June 2025 (full day)
DESCRIPTION:Advanced AOD Forensics training is targeted at senior AOD clinicians working with forensic clients presenting with multiple complexities\, including personality disorders\, severe mental health issues\, and other co morbidities which present in addition to significant AOD use. \nThe training is delivered by experienced forensic psychologists and provides knowledge and skills for working with the most complex forensic clients in AOD settings. \nWhat is covered? \nThis training will cover the below learning outcomes: \n\nIdentification and discussion of the key challenges in working with complex forensic clients.\nIncreased knowledge and understanding of some of the complexities associated with the treatment of forensic AOD clients and practical strategies about how to respond to these.\nIncreased knowledge on how to work safely with complex forensic AOD clients including those who have committed violent and sexual offences.\nOpportunities to apply learning to your own practice using case examples and group discussion exercises.\n\nFAQs \nWho can attend? \nDrug and alcohol clinicians who fulfill the below prerequisite: \n1) Completion of the Forensic Fundamentals (1/2) day training; and \n2) A minimum 2 years’ experience with forensic clients. \nWhen will I receive event information? \nZoom details and a link to the manual will be sent out prior to the event.
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/advanced-aod-training-wednesday-11th-june-2025-full-day/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250527T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250527T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T162630
CREATED:20250424T004208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T221243Z
UID:61844-1748349000-1748363400@www.vaada.org.au
SUMMARY:Forensic Fundamentals Training (1/2 day)
DESCRIPTION:Forensic Fundamentals is a half-day online forensic clinical training session for Victorian Alcohol and other Drug Workers. \nLearning Outcomes \nThe Forensic Fundamentals training session will provide attendees with information and clinical skills for working with forensic clients. The aim of the training is to enhance key clinical skills to enable clinicians to better work with forensic clients and the capability of clinicians to work collaboratively with Justice colleagues managing forensic clients in the community. \nWhat is covered? \nThis training will cover the following learning outcomes: \n\nIncreased knowledge to support forensic practice\, in the following areas:\n\n– The RNR model of offender-rehabilitation; \n– The links between AOD use and offending; \n– Building motivation in forensic clients; \n– Treatment interfering behaviours when managing forensic clients; \n– The importance of setting boundaries with clients; \n– Strategies to increase safety; \n– The value of clinical supervision and reflective practice; \n– Stress management and self-care; \n– Applying collaborative practice; \n– Information sharing in forensic contexts. \n\nSkills-practice in Managing treatment interfering behaviours and managing aggression in forensic clients.\nAwareness of the Forensic Fundamentals Resource Website to support ongoing learning for their work with forensic clients.
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/forensic-fundamentals-training-1-2-day-13/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250519T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250519T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T162630
CREATED:20250422T045929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T011905Z
UID:61751-1747647000-1747672200@www.vaada.org.au
SUMMARY:Advanced AOD Training – Monday 19th of May 2025 (full day)
DESCRIPTION:Advanced AOD Forensics is one-day online clinical training for experienced drug and alcohol clinicians working with forensic clients. \nLearning Outcomes \nAdvanced AOD Forensics training is targeted at senior AOD clinicians working with forensic clients presenting with multiple complexities\, including personality disorders\, severe mental health issues\, and other co morbidities which present in addition to significant AOD use. \nThe training is delivered by experienced forensic psychologists and provides knowledge and skills for working with the most complex forensic clients in AOD settings. \nWhat is covered? \nThis training will cover the below learning outcomes: \n  \n\nIdentification and discussion of the key challenges in working with complex forensic clients.\nIncreased knowledge and understanding of some of the complexities associated with the\ntreatment of forensic AOD clients and practical strategies about how to respond to these.\nIncreased knowledge on how to work safely with complex forensic AOD clients including\nthose who have committed violent and sexual offences.\nOpportunities to apply learning to your own practice using case examples and group discussion exercises.\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/advanced-aod-training-monday-19th-of-may-2025-full-day/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
GEO:-25.274398;133.775136
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250514
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250515
DTSTAMP:20260408T162630
CREATED:20250413T233618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T013459Z
UID:61539-1747180800-1747267199@www.vaada.org.au
SUMMARY:Youth AOD Workforce Training
DESCRIPTION:A two-day advanced forensic clinical training course (split over four days) targeted at senior AOD clinicians working with forensic youth clients presenting with highly complex needs. \nThis training will cover the below learning outcomes: \n–              Understanding the Youth Justice System in Victoria \n–              Substance use and offending in youth justice client \n–              Forensic assessment\, case formulation and treatment planning \n–              Confidentiality\, consent and documentation \n–              Managing treatment interfering behaviours and boundaries \n–              Trauma informed care \n–              Self-care in the forensic context \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/youth-aod-workforce-training-2/2025-05-14/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250513
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250514
DTSTAMP:20260408T162630
CREATED:20250413T233618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T013459Z
UID:61537-1747094400-1747180799@www.vaada.org.au
SUMMARY:Youth AOD Workforce Training
DESCRIPTION:A two-day advanced forensic clinical training course (split over four days) targeted at senior AOD clinicians working with forensic youth clients presenting with highly complex needs. \nThis training will cover the below learning outcomes: \n–              Understanding the Youth Justice System in Victoria \n–              Substance use and offending in youth justice client \n–              Forensic assessment\, case formulation and treatment planning \n–              Confidentiality\, consent and documentation \n–              Managing treatment interfering behaviours and boundaries \n–              Trauma informed care \n–              Self-care in the forensic context \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/youth-aod-workforce-training-2/2025-05-13/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250506T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250506T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T162630
CREATED:20250406T233709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T011455Z
UID:61406-1746523800-1746549000@www.vaada.org.au
SUMMARY:Advanced AOD Training – Tuesday 6th of May 2025 (full day)
DESCRIPTION:Advanced AOD Forensics is one-day online clinical training for experienced drug and alcohol clinicians working with forensic clients. \nLearning Outcomes \nAdvanced AOD Forensics training is targeted at senior AOD clinicians working with forensic clients presenting with multiple complexities\, including personality disorders\, severe mental health issues\, and other co morbidities which present in addition to significant AOD use. \nThe training is delivered by experienced forensic psychologists and provides knowledge and skills for working with the most complex forensic clients in AOD settings. \nWhat is covered? \nThis training will cover the below learning outcomes: \n  \n\nIdentification and discussion of the key challenges in working with complex forensic clients.\nIncreased knowledge and understanding of some of the complexities associated with the\ntreatment of forensic AOD clients and practical strategies about how to respond to these.\nIncreased knowledge on how to work safely with complex forensic AOD clients including\nthose who have committed violent and sexual offences.\nOpportunities to apply learning to your own practice using case examples and group discussion exercises.\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/advanced-aod-training-tuesday-6th-of-may-2025-full-day/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250408T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250408T133000
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SUMMARY:Forensic Fundamentals Training (1/2 day)
DESCRIPTION:Forensic Fundamentals Summary \nForensic Fundamentals is a half-day online forensic clinical training session for Victorian Alcohol and other Drug Workers. \nLearning Outcomes \nThe Forensic Fundamentals training session will provide attendees with information and clinical skills for working with forensic clients. The aim of the training is to enhance key clinical skills to enable clinicians to better work with forensic clients and the capability of clinicians to work collaboratively with Justice colleagues managing forensic clients in the community. \nWhat is covered? \nThis training will cover the below learning outcomes: \n\nIncreased knowledge to support forensic practice\, in the following areas:\n\n– The RNR model of offender-rehabilitation; \n– The links between AOD use and offending; \n– Building motivation in forensic clients; \n– Treatment interfering behaviours when managing forensic clients; \n– The importance of setting boundaries with clients; \n– Strategies to increase safety; \n– The value of clinical supervision and reflective practice; \n– Stress management and self-care; \n– Applying collaborative practice; \n– Information sharing in forensic contexts. \n\nSkills-practice in Managing treatment interfering behaviours and managing aggression in forensic clients.\nAwareness of the Forensic Fundamentals Resource Website to support ongoing learning for their work with forensic clients.
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/forensic-fundamentals-training-1-2-day-11/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:Advanced AOD Training (full day)
DESCRIPTION:Advanced AOD Forensics is one-day online clinical training for experienced drug and alcohol clinicians working with forensic clients. \nLearning Outcomes \nAdvanced AOD Forensics training is targeted at senior AOD clinicians working with forensic clients presenting with multiple complexities\, including personality disorders\, severe mental health issues\, and other co morbidities which present in addition to significant AOD use. \nThe training is delivered by experienced forensic psychologists and provides knowledge and skills for working with the most complex forensic clients in AOD settings. \nWhat is covered? \nThis training will cover the below learning outcomes: \n\nIdentification and discussion of the key challenges in working with complex forensic clients.\nIncreased knowledge and understanding of some of the complexities associated with the\ntreatment of forensic AOD clients and practical strategies about how to respond to these.\nIncreased knowledge on how to work safely with complex forensic AOD clients including\nthose who have committed violent and sexual offences.\n\nOpportunities to apply learning to your own practice using case examples and group discussion exercises \nWho can attend? \nDrug and alcohol clinicians who fulfill the below prerequisite: \n1) Completion of the Forensic Fundamentals (1/2) day training; and \n2) A minimum 2 years’ experience with forensic clients. \nWhen will I receive event information? \nZoom details and a link to the manual will be sent out 1 business day prior to the event
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/advanced-aod-training-full-day-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Training
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