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SUMMARY:The Relational Effect: Relationality as the strongest predictor of treatment outcomes
DESCRIPTION:Connections are essential in healthcare\, and in AOD and Mental Health services they are central to both client outcomes and workforce wellbeing. In the context of integrated care\, the most important connection we can form is the therapeutic relationship – with individuals\, the team and the health service itself. \nTogether\, we’ll explore what relational practice looks like in integrated care and how it supports therapeutic relationships. We’ll also focus on intentional communication\, using practical examples and techniques to support trust\, respect and collaboration in everyday practice. \nThis workshop will examine the unique and essential therapeutic relationships built with peer workers and family and carers\, and how these relationships can influence engagement with services more broadly. \nBut what happens when it all goes wrong? While relational theory helps us understand how strong connections are formed\, the reality in practice can be more complex. Miscommunication\, misunderstanding and differing perspectives can happen. This workshop will unpack common causes of rupture and explore ​strategies and techniques to prevent or minimise their impact\, as well as approaches to repairing relationships when rupture has occurred. \nJoin us to dive into the single most important element of great healthcare! \n\n\n\nThis workshop is aimed at Victorian AOD and mental health workers. Offered by the Hamilton Centre and funded by the Victorian Department of Health. \n\n\n\nDate: Tuesday\, 31st March 2026\nTime: Registration 9 – 9:30am | Workshop 9:30am – 4pm.\nLocation: Turning Point/ Hamilton Centre\, Level 1\, 110 Church Street\, Richmond.\nCost: Free\n\nParticipants will receive a certificate of attendance and will be asked to complete a survey to help us improve future events. \nPlaces are limited\, so early registration will secure your spot. For further information\, please contact us at education@hamiltoncentre.org.au. \nLearning objectives\n\nExplain the significance of relational practice in delivering integrated mental health and addiction care.\nExamine the impact of therapeutic relationships in the context of peer work\, families and carers.\nIdentify and navigate the challenges and opportunities of working relationally across teams\, disciplines and service systems.\nApply intentional communication and reflective practice skills to enhance relational safety and connection.\nDemonstrate strategies for repairing and strengthening therapeutic relationships after rupture.\n\nPresenters\nLee Ann has lived experience of substance use disorder and mental health challenges. She holds qualifications in Community Services\, Mental Health and AOD\, as well as Child Youth and Families. In addition\, she has completed multiple Peer Worker training programs and is a certified SMART Recovery Facilitator. Over the past 3.5 years\, Lee Ann has worked as a Youth Residential Carer\, supporting children living in Out of Home Care. She also works as a Peer Support Worker with the Hamilton Centre’s Eastern team and has recently joined the Central team as a Peer Educator. Lee Ann is a strong advocate for challenging stigma and promotes the use of therapeutic language and trauma-informed care in all aspects of her work. \nLisa Jarvie is a registered nurse passionate about contributing to developing robust processes that deliver client-led goals and experiences\, increasing self-determination in healthcare. With a background in statewide program management\, chronic pain\, aged care\, and culture change\, Lisa came to the AOD sector after completing a Master of Addictive Behaviours in which she completed a thesis in pain\, sleep\, and substance use. \nAnna Guthrie started her career in the AOD sector as a volunteer on the newly established Family Drug Helpline in 2000. With a lived experience of having a sibling with a drug dependence\, Anna connected with other family members who phoned the helpline worried about the people they cared for. She has worked across a number of roles in the AOD and MH sectors ever since\, including in research\, education\, project coordination\, group facilitation\, clinical services and peer work. Her current role is Lived/Living Experience Practice Lead at the North East Metro Mental Health and Wellbeing Connect\, a service for families\, carers\, supporters and kin of people challenged by mental health and substance use\, delivered by a consortium partnership of Access Health\, SHARC and healthAbility. \nMichelle Sharkey has worked in the drug and alcohol sector across a wide range of services\, including residential withdrawal and rehabilitation\, including a specialist Methamphetamine treatment service\, and as a consultation and liaison nurse within emergency departments and hospital wards. She has completed a Master of Advanced Clinical Nursing and is endorsed as a Drug and Alcohol Nurse Practitioner\, currently working with clients on opioid pharmacotherapy treatment. Michelle is a passionate advocate for clients’ self-determination and works to ensure treatment is compassionate\, collaborative and client-centred.
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/the-relational-effect-relationality-as-the-strongest-predictor-of-treatment-outcomes/
LOCATION:110 church street\, Richmond
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR | Integrated care for young people
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for an insightful look at integrated mental health & AOD care for young people\, featuring expert clinical and research perspectives.\n\n\n\nYoung people seeking support through primary care\, mental health or alcohol and other drug (AOD) systems frequently face both substance use and mental health challenges. However\, integrated support addressing both concerns remains the exception. \nThis webinar will explore clinical and research perspectives on the characteristics of youth presenting with co-occurring substance use and mental health conditions across different settings. It will also highlight approaches to integrated care and examine developmental factors that influence how these issues emerge\, affect and progress in young people. \nThis webinar is offered by the Hamilton Centre in collaboration with Mental Health Victoria\, Orygen and Parkville Youth Mental Health & Wellbeing Service (PYMHWS). \n\nDate: Wednesday\, 25 February 2026\nTime: 12pm – 1pm (AEDT)\nCost: Free\n\nLearning objectives\n\nTo know the principles of care for young people with co-occurring severe mental health and substance use issues and learn about youth-specific interventions.\nTo be able to describe substance use and mental health characteristics in youth presenting via the mental health and AOD systems and understand recent research addressing potential approaches to integrated care in these settings.\n\nPresenters\nA/Prof Gill Bedi \nA/Prof Gillinder Bedi is the Head of Substance Use Research at Orygen and Principal Research Fellow/Associate Professor (Addiction and Youth Mental Health) at the Centre for Youth Mental Health at the University of Melbourne. She is also a clinical psychologist at headspace\, treating young people with substance use problems and comorbid mental illness. Her research seeks to understand substance use and substance use disorders (with a focus on young people)\, develop new early interventions and treatments for problematic substance use in youth and safely leverage the potential therapeutic effects of substances that are also ‘abused’ (e.g.\, MDMA). \nDr Enrico Cementon \nDr Enrico Cementon is a consultant psychiatrist with Parkville Youth Mental Health & Wellbeing Service (PYMHWS) and Honorary Principal Fellow in the Department of Psychiatry\, Faculty of Medicine\, Dentistry and Health Sciences\, University of Melbourne. He was previously the Victorian Director of Addiction Psychiatry training for the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists. \nEnrico is active in maximizing the dual diagnosis capability of colleagues in different service sectors to better manage the needs of young people\, patients and families. He commenced this important work in 2000 with the Victorian Dual Diagnosis Initiative and provided a witness statement for the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System in 2020. His passion and commitment for dual diagnosis capability continue to this day. He trains students and medical and allied health staff in addiction and dual diagnosis issues on a regular basis. \nDr Sonya Morrissey \nDr Sonya Morrissey is a GP working in the northwest of Melbourne and since 2021 has worked across five headspace centres in that region for which Orygen is the lead agency. Her role in the headspace centres combines direct clinical work with young people\, overseeing clinical processes for GPs in the centres and supervising GP registrars completing extended skills placements. She also has a role with Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service as Physical Health Lead\, developing processes to support the physical and sexual health of young people while they are engaged with that service. Sonya works as a GP advisor with the headspace National Office and is passionate about improving access to primary health services for young people with mental health difficulties. She believes that GPs have a vital role to play in their care. \nModerator\nAnnie Williams\, Hamilton Centre Relationship and Partnership Lead. \nAnnie is a highly experienced Registered Nurse who has worked in clinical leadership and project management roles. She is committed to continuous improvement\, advocacy and equitable service delivery. Annie holds a master’s qualification in Pain Management and has collaborated extensively with the Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) sector. \nAbout us\nHamilton Centre is the statewide centre for mental health and addiction in Victoria\, Australia. It works towards integrated care for people with co-occurring substance use or addiction and mental illness through an innovative program of clinical\, research\, and education and training streams. Working with key stakeholders\, including people with lived and living experience\, the centre helps build the capability of healthcare workers within Area and Local Mental Health and Wellbeing Services\, as well as alcohol and other drug services\, to deliver integrated care.
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/webinar-integrated-care-for-young-people/
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SUMMARY:Forum: From Capability to Impact - How workforce investment builds stronger\, more sustainable systems of integrated care
DESCRIPTION:Behind every effective reform in mental health and addiction care is a capable\, supported workforce. But sustaining that workforce — and growing the next generation — is one of our biggest challenges. \nJoin us for a morning of conversation and connection as we unpack what it takes to translate investment in people into real-world impact. Our panel will explore emerging models that embed change\, persistent barriers\, and how we can strengthen the link between capability building and better outcomes for individuals\, services\, and systems. \nHosted by the Hamilton Centre in collaboration with Mental Health Victoria and the Victorian Collaborative Centre for Mental Health & Wellbeing. \nFacilitated by Turning Point’s Professor Dan Lubman AM\, our expert panel will discuss how we can sustain the shift towards more integrated care\, given the challenges faced by clinicians and workers in the Victorian AOD and Mental Health sectors. \nPanel members\nA/Prof Ravi Bhat AM\, \nClinical Director\, Goulburn Valley Health Mental Health and Wellbeing Service \nMs Madeleine Harradence\, \nBranch Secretary\, Australian Nursing & Midwifery Federation (ANMF) \nA/Prof Lee Allen\, \nChair\, Victorian Psychiatry Training Committee and Deputy Chief Psychiatrist \nEvent details\nDate: Thursday\, 11 December 2025 \nTime: 9am to 11:30am \nLocation: Turning Point/Hamilton Centre\, Level 1\, 110 Church Street\, Richmond \nMorning tea will be provided. \n\nBackground\nMental health and alcohol and other drug (AOD) reform has shown that lasting change depends not only on models of care\, but on the people who deliver them. We’ve learned that workforce capability — the skills\, supervision\, leadership\, and connection that enable integrated practice — is the bridge between policy intent and real-world impact. \nYet the challenges are growing: recruiting and retaining staff across disciplines\, sustaining programs beyond short-term funding\, building specialist pipelines\, and supporting rural and regional workforces to thrive. At the same time\, there are pockets of excellence and innovation across the sector — inspiring examples of capability building\, training models\, and integrated practice that demonstrate what’s possible and could be expanded or shared more widely. \nThis forum is a chance to bring those threads together: to celebrate what’s working\, to reflect honestly on what’s hard\, and to look ahead at how we strengthen the foundations — creating systems that value\, develop\, and sustain their people so that integrated care can flourish where it matters most: in everyday practice. \nAbout us\nHamilton Centre is the Victorian centre for mental health and addiction. Through an innovative program of clinical\, research and education and training streams\, it works towards integrated care for people with co-occurring substance use or addiction and mental illness. Working with key stakeholders\, including people with lived and living experience\, the centre helps build the capability of healthcare workers within Area and Local Mental Health and Wellbeing Services\, as well as alcohol and other drug services\, to deliver integrated care.
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/forum-from-capability-to-impact-how-workforce-investment-builds-stronger-more-sustainable-systems-of-integrated-care/
LOCATION:110 church street\, Richmond
CATEGORIES:Forum
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SUMMARY:ONLINE | The role of pharmacotherapy in integrated care
DESCRIPTION:This free\, online workshop will explore the role of pharmacotherapy in integrated mental health and addiction care. This session will cover key considerations such as addressing barriers\, initiating conversations and navigating care pathways. \nGain practical insights into managing risks\, ensuring safety and collaborating effectively with healthcare professionals. Designed to equip you with knowledge and strategies\, this workshop supports delivering safe\, effective and compassionate care. \nThis session is designed for Victorian AOD and mental health workers. \nThis workshop is offered by the Hamilton Centre and funded by the Victorian Department of Health. \n  \n\nDate: Thursday\, 27 November 2025\nTime: 9am – 3pm\nCost: Free\n\nParticipants will receive a certificate of attendance and will be asked to complete a survey to help us improve future events. \nPlaces are limited\, so early registration will secure your spot. For further information\, please contact us at education@hamiltoncentre.org.au. \n  \nLearning objectives\n\nUnderstand the role of pharmacotherapy in integrated care\nIdentify and address barriers to effective pharmacotherapy delivery\nLearn practical skills to improve pharmacotherapy treatment outcomes\nExplore emerging trends within pharmacotherapy treatment\n\n  \nPresenters\nAlice Frank is a senior clinical pharmacist with particular interest and expertise in mental health and substance use disorders. She has extensive experience in various clinical and leadership roles within Victorian Public Health Services. She is passionate about the significant positive impact that mental health pharmacists have in ensuring optimal\, patient-centred\, and evidence-based treatments. \nLee Ann has lived experience of substance use disorder and mental health challenges. She holds qualifications in Community Services\, Mental Health and AOD\, as well as Child Youth and Families. In addition\, she has completed multiple Peer Worker training programs and is a certified SMART Recovery Facilitator. Over the past 3.5 years\, Lee Ann has worked as a Youth Residential Carer\, supporting children living in Out of Home Care. She also works as a Peer Support Worker with the Hamilton Centre’s Eastern team and has recently joined the Central team as a Peer Educator. Lee Ann is a strong advocate for challenging stigma and promotes the use of therapeutic language and trauma-informed care in all aspects of her work. \nShirley Gill is a clinical psychologist with 30 years of experience in addiction\, dedicated to creating safe spaces for clients in clinical settings. She has specialised in working with people presenting with substance use issues\, mental health disorders and problem gambling. Shirley’s clinical practice for the last 10 years has been in a community health setting. In addition\, Shirley has a strong educational background\, having worked in both secondary school and tertiary education settings. Shirley’s passion for teaching led her to join the Turning Point workforce development team in 2007 as a trainer and educator. During this time\, she contributed to the development of Monash University’s Graduate Program of Addictive Behaviours\, and she has been teaching in the Graduate Program of Addictive Behaviours since its inception 2014. As a Monash University lecturer\, Shirley continues to co-ordinate the second-year unit\, Co-occurring Mental Illness and Substance Use or Addiction. \nDr Vicky Phan is an Addiction Psychiatrist and a lecturer for the Master of Addictive Behaviours course at Monash University. She has completed specialist medical training in addiction psychiatry\, and has postgraduate qualifications in psychiatry\, public health\, and alcohol and other drugs (AOD). Vicky has experience working across AOD and mental health services in both NSW and Victoria\, and believes in a holistic and person-centred approach when working with people and their families. Her areas of special interest include mental health comorbidity\, harm minimisation\, pharmacotherapy\, training\, and education. \n  \nAbout us\nHamilton Centre is a statewide centre for mental health and addiction in Victoria\, Australia. It works towards integrated care for people with co-occurring substance use or addiction and mental illness through an innovative program of clinical\, research\, and education & training streams. Working with key stakeholders\, including people with lived and living experience\, the centre helps build the capability of healthcare workers within Area and Local Mental Health and Wellbeing Services\, as well as alcohol and other drug services\, to deliver integrated care.
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/online-the-role-of-pharmacotherapy-in-integrated-care-2/
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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON | The role of pharmacotherapy in integrated care
DESCRIPTION:This free\, in-person workshop will explore the role of pharmacotherapy in integrated mental health and addiction care. This session will cover key considerations such as addressing barriers\, initiating conversations and navigating care pathways. \nGain practical insights into managing risks\, ensuring safety and collaborating effectively with healthcare professionals. Designed to equip you with knowledge and strategies\, this workshop supports delivering safe\, effective and compassionate care. \nThis session is aimed at Victorian AOD and mental health workers. \nThis workshop is offered by the Hamilton Centre and funded by the Victorian Department of Health. \n  \n\nDate: Wednesday\, 19 November 2025.\nTime: Registration 9am – 9:30am | Workshop 9:30am – 4pm.\nLocation: Turning Point/Hamilton Centre\, Level 1\, 110 Church Street\, Richmond.\nCost: Free\n\n  \nParticipants will receive a certificate of attendance and will be asked to complete a survey to help us improve future events. \nPlaces are limited\, so early registration will secure your spot. For further information\, please contact us at education@hamiltoncentre.org.au. \n  \nLearning objectives\n\nUnderstand the role of pharmacotherapy in integrated care\nIdentify and address barriers to effective pharmacotherapy delivery\nLearn practical skills to improve pharmacotherapy treatment outcomes\nExplore emerging trends within pharmacotherapy treatment\n\n  \nPresenters\nAlice Frank is a senior clinical pharmacist with particular interest and expertise in mental health and substance use disorders. She has extensive experience in various clinical and leadership roles within Victorian Public Health Services. She is passionate about the significant positive impact that mental health pharmacists have in ensuring optimal\, patient-centred\, and evidence-based treatments. \nAnni Hine Moana\, FHEA\, B.A.\, Grad.Dip.Ed.\, M. Counselling\, PhD\, is a registered Psychotherapist/Counsellor (ACA 30007) and Counselling Supervisor who lectures in the Master of Addictive Behaviours at Monash University. In addition to counselling\, supervision and teaching\, she has undertaken participatory action research with First Nations women in Australia on the relationship of the self-conscious emotion of shame to the problems with alcohol and also worked on projects with the Indigenous Health Equity Unit at the University of Melbourne. Her approaches to counselling include narrative approaches which have been found to be useful in externalising shame and challenging the dominant deficit narratives experienced by people who are experiencing mental ill health. Anni is a Convenor of the Melbourne Chapter of the Australian Counselling Association. \nLee Ann has lived experience of substance use disorder and mental health challenges. She holds qualifications in Community Services\, Mental Health and AOD\, as well as Child Youth and Families. In addition\, she has completed multiple Peer Worker training programs and is a certified SMART Recovery Facilitator. Over the past 3.5 years\, Lee Ann has worked as a Youth Residential Carer\, supporting children living in Out of Home Care. She also works as a Peer Support Worker with the Hamilton Centre’s Eastern team and has recently joined the Central team as a Peer Educator. Lee Ann is a strong advocate for challenging stigma and promotes the use of therapeutic language and trauma-informed care in all aspects of her work. \nDr Vicky Phan is an Addiction Psychiatrist and a lecturer for the Master of Addictive Behaviours course at Monash University. She has completed specialist medical training in addiction psychiatry\, and has postgraduate qualifications in psychiatry\, public health\, and alcohol and other drugs (AOD). Vicky has experience working across AOD and mental health services in both NSW and Victoria\, and believes in a holistic and person-centred approach when working with people and their families. Her areas of special interest include mental health comorbidity\, harm minimisation\, pharmacotherapy\, training\, and education. \n  \nAbout us\nHamilton Centre is a statewide centre for mental health and addiction in Victoria\, Australia. It works towards integrated care for people with co-occurring substance use or addiction and mental illness through an innovative program of clinical\, research\, and education & training streams. Working with key stakeholders\, including people with lived and living experience\, the centre helps build the capability of healthcare workers within Area and Local Mental Health and Wellbeing Services\, as well as alcohol and other drug services\, to deliver integrated care.
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/in-person-the-role-of-pharmacotherapy-in-integrated-care-2/
LOCATION:110 church street\, Richmond
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SUMMARY:ONLINE | The role of pharmacotherapy in integrated care
DESCRIPTION:This session will cover key considerations such as addressing barriers\, initiating conversations and navigating care pathways. \nGain practical insights into managing risks\, ensuring safety and collaborating effectively with healthcare professionals. Designed to equip you with knowledge and strategies\, this workshop supports delivering safe\, effective and compassionate care. \nThis session is aimed at Victorian AOD and Mental Health workers. \nThis workshop is offered by Hamilton Centre and funded by the Victorian Department of Health. \n\nDate: Thursday\, 11 September 2025\nTime: 9am – 3pm\nCost: Free\n\nParticipants will receive a certificate of attendance and will be asked to complete a survey to help us improve future events. \nPlaces are limited\, so early registration will secure your spot. For further information\, please contact us at education@hamiltoncentre.org.au \nLearning objectives:\n\nUnderstand the role of pharmacotherapy in integrated care\nIdentify and address barriers to effective pharmacotherapy delivery\nLearn practical skills to improve pharmacotherapy treatment outcomes\nExplore emerging trends within pharmacotherapy treatment\n\nPresenters\nAlice Frank is a senior clinical pharmacist with particular interest and expertise in mental health and substance use disorders. She has extensive experience in various clinical and leadership roles within Victorian Public Health Services. She is passionate about the significant positive impact that mental health pharmacists have in ensuring optimal\, patient-centred\, and evidence-based treatments. \nLisa Jarvie is a registered nurse passionate about contributing to developing robust processes that deliver client-led goals and experiences\, increasing self-determination in healthcare. With a background in statewide program management\, chronic pain\, aged care\, and culture change\, Lisa came to the AOD sector after completing a Master of Addictive Behaviours in which she completed a thesis in pain\, sleep\, and substance use. \nLee Ann has lived experience of substance use disorder and mental health challenges. She holds qualifications in Community Services\, Mental Health and AOD\, as well as Child Youth and Families. In addition\, she has completed multiple Peer Worker training programs and is a certified SMART Recovery Facilitator. Over the past 3.5 years\, Lee Ann has worked as a Youth Residential Carer\, supporting children living in Out of Home Care. She also works as a Peer Support Worker with the Hamilton Centre’s Eastern team and has recently joined the Central team as a Peer Educator. Lee Ann is a strong advocate for challenging stigma and promotes the use of therapeutic language and trauma-informed care in all aspects of her work.
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/online-the-role-of-pharmacotherapy-in-integrated-care/
LOCATION:Turning Point\, 110 Church Street\, Richmond\, 3121
CATEGORIES:Online
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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON | The role of pharmacotherapy in integrated care
DESCRIPTION:This free\, in-person workshop will explore the role of pharmacotherapy in integrated mental health and addiction care. This session will cover key considerations such as addressing barriers\, initiating conversations and navigating care pathways. \nGain practical insights into managing risks\, ensuring safety and collaborating effectively with healthcare professionals. Designed to equip you with knowledge and strategies\, this workshop supports delivering safe\, effective and compassionate care. \nThis session is aimed at Victorian AOD and mental health workers. \nThis workshop is offered by the Hamilton Centre and funded by the Victorian Department of Health. \nDate: Thursday\, 28th August 2025.\nTime: Registration 9am – 9:30am | Workshop 9:30am – 4pm.\nLocation: Turning Point/Hamilton Centre\, Level 1\, 110 Church Street\, Richmond.\nCost: Free\nParticipants will receive a certificate of attendance and will be asked to complete a survey to help us improve future events. \nPlaces are limited\, so early registration will secure your spot. For further information\, please contact us at education@hamiltoncentre.org.au. \nLearning objectives\nUnderstand the role of pharmacotherapy in integrated care\nIdentify and address barriers to effective pharmacotherapy delivery\nLearn practical skills to improve pharmacotherapy treatment outcomes\nExplore emerging trends within pharmacotherapy treatment
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SUMMARY:Integrated Care in Action: A Model for Mental Health and Addiction Treatment
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Hamilton Centre and MHPN. \nAt this webinar\, the panel will aim to identify why and how an integrated interdisciplinary response will support better outcomes for Alcohol and other Drug presentations in the context of co-occurring and/or co-existing physical health\, mental health\, housing\, forensic\, interpersonal\, vocational\, and/or psychosocial challenges; and offer tips and strategies that may mitigate the hurdles and maximise the enablers to integrated interdisciplinary care. \n\n\n\n\nLearning outcomes\n\n\n\nDescribe why and how Alcohol and other Drug (AoD) presentations are often complex and require integrated\, interdisciplinary responses.\nIdentify the barriers and enablers to effective interdisciplinary care for AoD presentations.\nDistinguish how different disciplines can contribute meaningfully to integrated care for people with AoD concerns.\nOutline the tips and strategies shared by the interdisciplinary panel of AoD experts
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/integrated-care-in-action-a-model-for-mental-health-and-addiction-treatment/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250602T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250602T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T034828
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SUMMARY:ONLINE | Building a safe and inclusive practice and successfully coordinating care
DESCRIPTION:A workshop for community-based AOD and mental health workers. \nThis free\, online session will provide an overview of strategies for building a safe and inclusive practice and successfully coordinating care in the AOD and mental health sectors. It is aimed at community-based AOD and mental health workers. \nThis workshop is offered by Hamilton Centre and funded by the Victorian Department of Health. \n\nDate: Monday\, 2nd June 2025\nTime: 9am – 3pm\nCost: Free\n\nParticipants will receive a certificate of attendance and will be asked to complete a survey to help us improve future events. \nPlaces are limited\, so early registration will secure your spot. For further information\, please contact us at education@hamiltoncentre.org.au \nLearning objectives\nPart 1: Building a safe and inclusive practice: Addressing stigma\n\nIdentify the most common examples of stigma in health settings.\nExplore forms\, effects\, and causes of stigma.\nDiscuss steps to challenge stigma.\n\nPart 2: Care-coordination\n\nUnderstand the continuum of care for people with co-occurring conditions in the Victorian healthcare system.\nExplore the difference between collaborative and integrated care.\nIdentify opportunities to enhance integrated care.\n\n  \nPresenters:\nDr Siegfried Lichtwark\, Lecturer (Education Focused) Addictive Behaviours\, Turning Point and Monash University. Siegfried is a lecturer for the graduate programs in Addictive Behaviours\, which are three fully online courses that are offered in partnership with Monash University and Turning Point. Siegfried is an experienced educator at all levels of higher education as well as community adult education. Siegfried is also a subject matter expert on the prevention and response to sexual assault and sexual harassment in the Australian higher education sector. Siegfried holds a PhD in Cognitive Psychology and a Master in Social Science. \nShirley Gill is a clinical psychologist with 30 years of experience in addiction\, dedicated to creating safe spaces for clients in clinical settings. She has specialised in working with people presenting with substance use issues\, mental health disorders and problem gambling. Shirley’s clinical practice for the last 10 years has been in a community health setting. In addition\, Shirley has a strong educational background\, having worked in both secondary school and tertiary education settings. Shirley’s passion for teaching led her to join the Turning Point workforce development team in 2007 as a trainer and educator. During this time\, she contributed to the development of Monash University’s Graduate Program of Addictive Behaviours\, and she has been teaching in the Graduate Program of Addictive Behaviours since its inception 2014. As a Monash University lecturer\, Shirley continues to co-ordinate the second-year unit\, Co-occurring Mental Illness and Substance Use or Addiction. \nLee Baillie (they/them) is a senior social worker at Turning Point. They have 5+ years of experience in the adult AOD sector in Naarm and completed a postgraduate degree in Addictive Behaviours via Monash University (2021). Lee has extensive experience in coordinating the care of people experiencing substance use disorders\, mental ill health and significant psychosocial complexities\, including family violence\, forensic and legal needs and people who are unhoused. Lee is a passionate advocate for equity and diversity in healthcare and works to utilise a decolonial approach to their clinical work. As a trans-nonbinary person\, Lee brings lived experience as part of the LGBTQIA+ community to the AOD sector and works to challenge the stigma and discrimination experienced by minority populations accessing health treatment.
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/online-building-a-safe-and-inclusive-practice-and-successfully-coordinating-care/
CATEGORIES:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hamilton Centre":MAILTO:info@hamiltoncentre.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250520T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250520T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T034828
CREATED:20250513T024221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T024221Z
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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON Workshop | Building a safe and inclusive practice and coordinating care
DESCRIPTION:This session will provide an overview of strategies for building a safe and inclusive practice and coordinating care in a regional context. It is specifically aimed at AOD and mental health workers in the Glenelg/Great South Coast region. \nThis workshop is offered by Hamilton Centre and funded by the Victorian Department of Health. \n\nDate: Tuesday\, 20th May 2025.\nTime: Registration 9am – 9:30am | Workshop 9:30am – 4pm.\nLocation: Conference Room 1 & 2\, Lady Bay Resort – 2 Pertobe Road\, Warrnambool\n\n\nCost: Free\n\nParticipants will receive a certificate of attendance and will be asked to complete a survey to help us improve future events. \nPlaces are limited\, so early registration will secure your spot. For further information\, please contact us at education@hamiltoncentre.org.au. \n  \nPresenters\nAnnie Williams is a highly experienced registered nurse who has worked in clinical leadership and project management roles. She is committed to continuous improvement\, advocacy\, and equitable service delivery. Annie holds a master’s qualification in Pain Management and has collaborated extensively with the Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) sector. \nDr Katrin Oliver is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and clinical-academic with clinical and leadership experience within the AOD sector. Katrin has a unique blend of clinical social work AOD and mental health expertise\, clinical leadership within community settings\, health education design and delivery\, and qualitative research skills. Her doctoral research exploring place-based influences on AOD recovery sparked an ongoing interest in environmental effects on health and wellbeing.
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/in-person-workshop-building-a-safe-and-inclusive-practice-and-coordinating-care/
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Hamilton Centre":MAILTO:info@hamiltoncentre.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250430T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250430T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T034828
CREATED:20250227T040843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T040843Z
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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON | The role of opioid & alcohol pharmacotherapy in integrated care
DESCRIPTION:This free\, in-person workshop will explore the role of opioid and alcohol pharmacotherapy in integrated mental health and addiction care. This session will cover key considerations such as addressing barriers\, initiating conversations\, and navigating care pathways. \nGain practical insights into managing risks\, ensuring safety\, and collaborating effectively with healthcare professionals. Designed to equip you with knowledge and strategies\, this workshop supports delivering safe\, effective\, and compassionate care. \nThis session is aimed at Victorian AOD and mental health workers in clinical settings. \nThis workshop is offered by Hamilton Centre and funded by the Victorian Department of Health. \n\nDate: Wednesday\, 30th April 2025\nTime: Registration 9 – 9:30am | Workshop 9:30am – 4pm.\nLocation: Turning Point/ Hamilton Centre\, Level 1\, 110 Church Street\, Richmond.\nCost: Free\n\nParticipants will receive a certificate of attendance and will be asked to complete a survey to help us improve future events. \nPlaces are limited\, so early registration will secure your spot. For further information\, please contact us at education@hamiltoncentre.org.au. \n  \nPresenters\nAlice Frank is a senior clinical pharmacist with particular interest and expertise in mental health and substance use disorders. She has extensive experience in various clinical and leadership roles within Victorian Public Health Services. She is passionate about the significant positive impact that mental health pharmacists have in ensuring optimal\, patient-centred\, and evidence-based treatments. \nLisa Jarvie is a registered nurse passionate about contributing to developing robust processes that deliver client-led goals and experiences\, increasing self-determination in healthcare. With a background in statewide program management\, chronic pain\, aged care\, and culture change\, Lisa came to the AOD sector after completing a Master of Addictive Behaviours in which she completed a thesis in pain\, sleep\, and substance use. \nAnnie Williams is a highly experienced registered nurse who has worked in clinical leadership and project management roles. She is committed to continuous improvement\, advocacy\, and equitable service delivery. Annie holds a master’s qualification in Pain Management and has collaborated extensively with the Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) sector.
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/in-person-the-role-of-opioid-alcohol-pharmacotherapy-in-integrated-care/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hamilton Centre":MAILTO:info@hamiltoncentre.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250313T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250313T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T034828
CREATED:20250120T034648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250120T034648Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE | Building a safe and inclusive practice and successfully coordinating care. A workshop for community-based AOD and mental health workers.
DESCRIPTION:This free\, online session will provide an overview of strategies for building a safe and inclusive practice and successfully coordinating care in the AOD and mental health sectors. It is aimed at community-based AOD and mental health workers. \nThis workshop is offered by Hamilton Centre and funded by the Victorian Department of Health. \n\nDate: Thursday\, 13th March 2025.\nTime: 9am – 3pm.\nCost: Free\n\nParticipants will receive a certificate of attendance and will be asked to complete a survey to help us improve future events. \nPlaces are limited\, so early registration will secure your spot. For further information\, please contact us at education@hamiltoncentre.org.au. \nLearning objectives\nPart 1: Building a safe and inclusive practice: Addressing stigma \n1. Identify the most common examples of stigma in health settings. \n2. Explore forms\, effects\, and causes of stigma. \n3. Discuss steps to challenge stigma. \nPart 2: Care-coordination \n1. Understand the continuum of care for people with co-occurring conditions in the Victorian healthcare system. \n2. Explore the difference between collaborative and integrated care. \n3. Identify opportunities to enhance integrated care. \nPresenters:\nKirsten Schliephake is the course coordinator for the graduate programs in Addictive Behaviours\, which are three fully online courses that are offered in partnership with Monash University and Turning Point. Kirsten is an experienced innovator in education and authentic assessment and is a team recipient of the 2019 Dean’s Award and the 2019 Vice Chancellors Award for an innovative case-based learning program. Kirsten holds a PhD in Environmental Biotechnology\, Master in Business Administration\, Bachelor of Applied Science and Graduate Certificate in Higher Education. \nShirley Gill is a clinical psychologist with 30 years of experience in addiction\, dedicated to creating safe spaces for clients in clinical settings. She has specialised in working with people presenting with substance use issues\, mental health disorders and problem gambling. Shirley’s clinical practice for the last 10 years has been in a community health setting. In addition\, Shirley has a strong educational background\, having worked in both secondary school and tertiary education settings. Shirley’s passion for teaching led her to join the Turning Point workforce development team in 2007 as a trainer and educator. During this time\, she contributed to the development of Monash University’s Graduate Program of Addictive Behaviours\, and she has been teaching in the Graduate Program of Addictive Behaviours since its inception 2014. As a Monash University lecturer\, Shirley continues to co-ordinate the second-year unit\, Co-occurring Mental Illness and Substance Use or Addiction. \nLee Baillie (they/them) is a senior social worker at Turning Point. They have 5+ years of experience in the adult AOD sector in Naarm and completed a postgraduate degree in Addictive Behaviours via Monash University (2021). Lee has extensive experience in coordinating the care of people experiencing substance use disorders\, mental ill health and significant psychosocial complexities\, including family violence\, forensic and legal needs and people who are unhoused. Lee is a passionate advocate for equity and diversity in healthcare and works to utilise a decolonial approach to their clinical work. As a trans-nonbinary person\, Lee brings lived experience as part of the LGBTQIA+ community to the AOD sector and works to challenge the stigma and discrimination experienced by minority populations accessing health treatment. \nHamilton Centre:\nHamilton Centre is a statewide centre for mental health and addiction in Victoria\, Australia. It works towards integrated care for people with co-occurring substance use or addiction and mental illness through an innovative program of clinical\, research\, and education & training streams. \nWorking with key stakeholders\, including people with lived and living experience\, the centre helps build the capability of healthcare workers within Area and Local Mental Health and Wellbeing Services\, as well as alcohol and other drug services\, to deliver integrated care.
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/online-building-a-safe-and-inclusive-practice-and-successfully-coordinating-care-a-workshop-for-community-based-aod-and-mental-health-workers/
CATEGORIES:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hamilton Centre":MAILTO:info@hamiltoncentre.org.au
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