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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
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/in-person-the-role-of-pharmacotherapy-in-integrated-care/
LOCATION:Turning Point\, 110 Church Street\, Richmond\, 3121
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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
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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/
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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
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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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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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