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SUMMARY:SHARC Peer Facilitator Training
DESCRIPTION:Hello from the Team here at Peer Projects! \nWe are thrilled to announce that registrations for our next Peer Facilitator Training are now open. \nThis 1-day training is specifically designed to upskill peer workers to develop and facilitate groups from a lived experience perspective within formalised settings. Specific training in group facilitation can be incredibly beneficial as delivering and developing peer support groups are often an integral part of peer work roles. This training will assist peer workers to be able to maintain the roles and responsibilities of a facilitator whilst also remaining a ‘peer’ in the group. \nEligibility: This training is free for AOD Peer Workers in state-funded services in Victoria. \nWhen: Friday 17th April – 9:30am – 4:00pm\, \nWhere: Face to face training\, details of location to be sent once registered \nSHARC’s Peer Facilitator Training aims for participants to: \n\n\nUnderstand the fundamental concepts and values underpinning peer support\, peer work and the Victorian AOD LEW\nIdentify and apply the important qualities\, attributes and skills of a peer facilitator\nIdentify and apply the practice of maintaining boundaries in a peer support group\nExplore different types of groups and approaches that can be adopted by peer facilitators\nExplore what is important to consider in developing the framework for a peer support group\nIdentify and apply ways to address group issues whilst minimising power imbalances and maintaining group safety\nUnderstand how to co-facilitate groups as part of a multi-disciplinary team\nExplore the importance of on-going review processes that involve all stakeholders\n\nIf you or anybody you know who is in a Victorian AOD Peer Work role and facilitates groups as part of their role\, or is interested in learning about group facilitation\, then please register and share the link with your networks accordingly.Registrations are sure to fill up fast so make sure you register your interest as soon as possible if you would like to attend the training via the following link: \nhttps://form.jotform.com/260119106499055 – Please note that registrations of interest for the training close by COB Friday 3rd April 2026 \nAs this training is currently only available for those who are in a Victorian state funded AOD Peer Work role\, we request that you only fill out a questionnaire if this is you. For those who do not meet this criterion\, please stay updated on our mailing list for when there is an available training for you. \nFor any questions regarding the training please email peersupport@sharc.org.au \nThanks \nPeer Projects Team.
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/sharc-peer-facilitator-training-3/
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:SHARC Peer Facilitator Training
DESCRIPTION:Hello from the Team here at Peer Projects! \nWe are thrilled to announce that registrations for our next Peer Facilitator Training are now open. \nThis 1-day training is specifically designed to upskill peer workers to develop and facilitate groups from a lived experience perspective within formalised settings. Specific training in group facilitation can be incredibly beneficial as delivering and developing peer support groups are often an integral part of peer work roles. This training will assist peer workers to be able to maintain the roles and responsibilities of a facilitator whilst also remaining a ‘peer’ in the group. \nEligibility: This training is free for AOD Peer Workers in state-funded services in Victoria. \nWhen: Tuesday 31st March 2026 – 9:30am – 4:00pm\, \nWhere: Face to face training\, details of location to be sent once registered \nSHARC’s Peer Facilitator Training aims for participants to: \n\n\nUnderstand the fundamental concepts and values underpinning peer support\, peer work and the Victorian AOD LEW\nIdentify and apply the important qualities\, attributes and skills of a peer facilitator\nIdentify and apply the practice of maintaining boundaries in a peer support group\nExplore different types of groups and approaches that can be adopted by peer facilitators\nExplore what is important to consider in developing the framework for a peer support group\nIdentify and apply ways to address group issues whilst minimising power imbalances and maintaining group safety\nUnderstand how to co-facilitate groups as part of a multi-disciplinary team\nExplore the importance of on-going review processes that involve all stakeholders\n\n\nIf you or anybody you know who is in a Victorian AOD Peer Work role and facilitates groups as part of their role\, or is interested in learning about group facilitation\, then please register and share the link with your networks accordingly. \nRegistrations are sure to fill up fast so make sure you register your interest as soon as possible if you would like to attend the training via the following link: \nhttps://form.jotform.com/260119106499055 – Please note that registrations of interest for the training close by COB Friday 13th March 2026. \nFor any questions regarding the training please email peersupport@sharc.org.au \nThanks \nPeer Projects Team.
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/sharc-peer-facilitator-training-2/
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:SHARC Peer Facilitator Training
DESCRIPTION:Hello from the Team here at Peer Projects! \nWe are thrilled to announce that we are launching a brand new\, redeveloped version of our Peer Facilitator Training which is designed to upskill peer workers to facilitate and develop peer support groups. \nThis 1-day training is specifically designed to upskill peer workers to develop and facilitate groups from a lived experience perspective within formalised settings. Specific training in group facilitation can be incredibly beneficial as delivering and developing peer support groups are often an integral part of peer work roles. This training will assist peer workers to be able to maintain the roles and responsibilities of a facilitator whilst also remaining a ‘peer’ in the group. \nEligibility: This training is free for AOD Peer Workers in state-funded services in Victoria. \nWhen: Wednesday 18th March 2026 – 9:30am – 4:00pm\, \nWhere: Face to face training\, details of location to be sent once registered \nSHARC’s Peer Facilitator Training aims for participants to: \n\n\nUnderstand the fundamental concepts and values underpinning peer support\, peer work and the Victorian AOD LEW\nIdentify and apply the important qualities\, attributes and skills of a peer facilitator\nIdentify and apply the practice of maintaining boundaries in a peer support group\nExplore different types of groups and approaches that can be adopted by peer facilitators\nExplore what is important to consider in developing the framework for a peer support group\nIdentify and apply ways to address group issues whilst minimising power imbalances and maintaining group safety\nUnderstand how to co-facilitate groups as part of a multi-disciplinary team\nExplore the importance of on-going review processes that involve all stakeholders\n\nIf you or anybody you know who is in a Victorian AOD Peer Work role and facilitates groups as part of their role\, or is interested in learning about group facilitation\, then please register and share the link with your networks accordingly.Registrations are sure to fill up fast so make sure you register your interest as soon as possible if you would like to attend the training via the following link: \nhttps://form.jotform.com/260119106499055 – Please note that registrations of interest for the training close by COB Friday 27th of February 2026. \nAs this training is currently only available for those who are in a Victorian state funded AOD Peer Work role\, we request that you only fill out a questionnaire if this is you. For those who do not meet this criteria\, please stay updated on our mailing list for when there is an available training for you. \nFor any questions regarding the training please email peersupport@sharc.org.au \nThanks \nPeer Projects Team.
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/sharc-peer-facilitator-training/
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:NEW TRAINING LAUNCHING! – SHARC Peer Facilitator Training – February 2026
DESCRIPTION:Hello from the Team here at Peer Projects! \nWe are thrilled to announce that we are launching a brand new\, redeveloped version of our Peer Facilitator Training which is designed to upskill peer workers to facilitate and develop peer support groups. \nThis 1-day training is specifically designed to upskill peer workers to develop and facilitate groups from a lived experience perspective within formalised settings. Specific training in group facilitation can be incredibly beneficial as delivering and developing peer support groups are often an integral part of peer work roles. This training will assist peer workers to be able to maintain the roles and responsibilities of a facilitator whilst also remaining a ‘peer’ in the group. \nEligibility: This training is free for AOD Peer Workers in state-funded services in Victoria. \nWhen: Thursday 19th February 2026 – 9:30am – 4:00pm\, \nWhere: Face to face training\, details of location to be sent once registered \nIf you or anybody you know who is in a Victorian AOD Peer Work role and facilitates groups as part of their role\, or is interested in learning about group facilitation\, then please register and share the link with your networks accordingly. \nRegistrations are sure to fill up fast so make sure you register your interest as soon as possible if you would like to attend the training via the following link: \nhttps://form.jotform.com/260119106499055 – Please note that registrations of interest for the training close by COB Friday 23rd of January 2026. \nAs this training is currently only available for those who are in a Victorian state funded AOD Peer Work role\, we request that you only fill out a questionnaire if this is you. For those who do not meet this criteria\, please stay updated on our mailing list for when there is an available training for you. \nSHARC’s Peer Facilitator Training aims for participants to: \n\nUnderstand the fundamental concepts and values underpinning peer support\, peer work and the Victorian AOD LEW.\nIdentify and apply the important qualities\, attributes and skills of a peer facilitator.\nIdentify and apply the practice of maintaining boundaries in a peer support group.\nExplore different types of groups and approaches that can be adopted by peer facilitators.\nExplore what is important to consider in developing the framework for a peer support group.\nIdentify and apply ways to address group issues whilst minimising power imbalances and maintaining group safety.\nUnderstand how to co-facilitate groups as part of a multi-disciplinary team.\nExplore the importance of on-going review processes that involve all stakeholders.\n\nFor any questions regarding the training please email peersupport@sharc.org.au \nThanks \nPeer Projects Team.
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/new-training-launching-sharc-peer-facilitator-training-february-2026/
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:SHARC Peer Worker Training – February 2026
DESCRIPTION:Hello from the Team here at Peer Projects! \nWe are thrilled to announce that registrations for our next Peer Worker Training are open. \nEligibility: This training is free and for AOD Peer Workers in state-funded services in Victoria. \nDuration: 5 days\, 9:30am – 4:00pm each day. \nDates: 4th\, 5th\, 6th\, 9th and 10th February 2026 \nWhere: Face to face training\, details of location to be sent once registered \nIf you or anybody you know who is in a Victorian AOD Peer Worker role and is yet to attend SHARC’s Peer Worker Training\, then please register and share the link with your networks accordingly. \nRegistrations are sure to fill up fast so make sure you register your interest as soon as possible if you would like to attend the training via the following link: \nhttps://form.jotform.com/221729082980865 \nSHARC Peer Worker Training aims to: \n• Educate peer workers around the concepts and core competencies of the peer work discipline. \n• Assist peer workers to apply best practice peer work in formalised settings. \n• Explore the key components of the role with a focus on the peer relationship. \n• Increase confidence and develop skills in communication and navigating relational parameters. \n• Develop understandings of ethical practice and workplace legislative requirements. \n• Empower peer workers to advocate for the discipline and manage their own wellbeing and development needs. \n• Prepare peer workers to work across a number of domains\, remaining ‘peer’ within clinical governance frameworks. \nPlease note that registrations for spots in the training close by COB Friday 16th of January 2026. \nFor those of you who are not currently in a Victorian State-funded AOD Peer Work role who are interested in attending the training: please stay updated on our mailing list for when there is an available training for you. \nFor any questions regarding the training please email peersupport@sharc.org.au \nThanks \nPeer Projects Team.
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/sharc-peer-worker-training-february-2026/
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:SHARC AGM
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to attend SHARC’s 30th Annual General Meeting on Monday 24 November 2025. \nThis year marks 30 years of a community that has grown together\, faced challenges together\, and always supported each other. \nSince 1995\, SHARC has been a haven for people experiencing addiction\, and their families. But it’s not just about the services we provide – it’s about the people who have walked alongside us\, shared their stories\, their struggles\, and their strength. These stories and voices have shaped who we are today. At each step\, it’s been about the community that makes SHARC what it is. \nPlease join us in celebrating 30 years and all the journeys that have brought us here. Let’s come together to reflect on the work we’ve done\, the relationships we’ve built\, and the road ahead. \nThe AGM will feature speakers from our programs: \n\nAssociation of Participating Service Users (APSU)\n\n\nPeer Projects\n\n\nResidential Peer Programs\n\n\nFamily Drug and Gambling Help (FDGH)\n\nPlease RSVP by Monday 17 November 2025. 
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/sharc-agm/
LOCATION:Gordon Storey Memorial Hall\, 140 Grange Road\, Carnegie Vic 3163\, 40 Grange Road\, Carnegie\, 3163
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SUMMARY:SHARC Peer Worker Training - November 2025
DESCRIPTION:Hello from the Team here at Peer Projects! \nWe are thrilled to announce that registration for our next Peer Worker Training is open. \nEligibility: This training is free and for AOD Peer Workers in state-funded services in Victoria. \nDuration: 5 days\, 9:30am – 4:00pm each day. \nDates: 13th\,14th\,17th\,18th and 19th November 2025 \nWhere: Face-to-face training\, details of location to be sent once registered \nIf you or anybody you know who is in a Victorian AOD Peer Worker role and is yet to attend SHARC’s Peer Worker Training\, then please register and share the link with your networks accordingly. \nRegistrations are sure to fill up fast so make sure you register your interest as soon as possible if you would like to attend the training via the following link: \nhttps://form.jotform.com/221729082980865 \nSHARC Peer Worker Training aims to: \n\nEducate peer workers around the concepts and core competencies of the peer work discipline.\nAssist peer workers to apply best practice peer work in formalised settings.\nExplore the key components of the role with a focus on the peer relationship.\nIncrease confidence and develop skills in communication and navigating relational parameters.\nDevelop an understanding of ethical practice and workplace legislative requirements.\nEmpower peer workers to advocate for the discipline and manage their own wellbeing and development needs.\nPrepare peer workers to work across a number of domains\, remaining ‘peer’ within clinical governance frameworks.\n\nPlease note that registrations for spots in the training close by COB Thursday\, 16th of October 2025. \nFor any questions regarding the training\, please email peersupport@sharc.org.au \nThanks \nPeer Projects Team.
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/sharc-peer-worker-training-november-2025/
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:Victorian AOD Peer Workforce Community of Practice (CoP) - October 2025
DESCRIPTION:Hello Victorian AOD Peer Workforce! \nIt’s that time again and we are very excited to announce that we have a date locked in for the next Victorian AOD Peer Workforce Community of Practice (CoP). \nAs a peer worker\, we would like you to participate in the CoP to contribute to the growth of Victoria’s AOD peer workforce. The CoP serves as an opportunity for you to network with other Peer Workers around the state\, to celebrate successes\, share difficulties\, provide feedback to agency\, community and government and explore new opportunities. \n  \nWhat is the Community of Practice? \nThe Self-Help Addiction Resource Centre (SHARC) currently facilitates the AOD Peer Workforce Community of Practice\, supported by the Department of Health (DH). The Community of Practice (CoP) for the AOD Peer Workforce supports and cultivates the existing and emerging Peer Workforce and seeks to draw upon the collective knowledge\, experiences and resources of our community to provide: \n\nContinuous professional development\nCollegiate support to underpin sharing\, resourcing and collaborative problem solving\nOpportunities for consultation and feedback to enhance the development of the Peer Workforce\n\nWe invite you to attend the next Community of Practice: \nDate: 14th October 2025 \nTime: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm \nLocation: SHARC\, Gordon Storey Memorial Hall\, 140 Grange Road Carnegie\, VIC \n  \nWe really encourage you to contribute to the agenda\, so if you would like any agenda items added\, please let us know by COB 3rd October 2025. Feel free to call or email us if you would like to discuss any ideas for the agenda.  \n  \nAS WE NEED TO ORGANISE CATERING\, PLEASE CONFIRM YOUR ATTENDANCE VIA EMAIL TO PEERSUPPORT@SHARC.ORG.AU  BY COB 30th SEPTEMBER 2025 WITH ANY DIETARY REQUIREMENTS OR YOUR LUNCH WILL NOT BE CATERED FOR. \n  \nWe look forward to seeing you at the next community of practice 😊
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/victorian-aod-peer-workforce-community-of-practice-cop-october-2025/
LOCATION:Gordon Storey Memorial Hall\, 140 Grange Road\, Carnegie Vic 3163\, 40 Grange Road\, Carnegie\, 3163
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251008T103000
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SUMMARY:The Learning Collaborative (TLC) Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Developed in partnership with Yale University\, TLC brings together alcohol\, drug\, and mental health organisations to ensure the lived and living experience (LLE) workforce is fully recognised\, valued\, and supported within organisational systems and cultures. \nDate: Wednesday 8 October 2025 \nTime: 9:00am – 10:30am \nRegister for the TLC information session to find out more
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/the-learning-collaborative-tlc-information-session/
ORGANIZER;CN="SHARC":MAILTO:peersupport@sharc.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251006T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251006T103000
DTSTAMP:20260419T193918
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SUMMARY:Supporting Organisational Lived Experience (SOLE) Information Session
DESCRIPTION:SOLE: Supporting Organisational Lived Experience\nSOLE supports mental health organisations to evaluate how well they embed LLE values and practices across their teams. After completing a guided assessment process\, organisations receive tailored recommendations and can access grant funding to support meaningful\, long-lasting change. \nDate: Monday 6 October 2025 \nTime: 9:00am – 10:30am \nRegister for the SOLE information session: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6CAzJJehQ8mqO09Yk-yOAQ 
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/supporting-organisational-lived-experience-sole-information-session/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="SHARC":MAILTO:peersupport@sharc.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250901T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250901T130000
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SUMMARY:💜🤍  Join us at SHARC for International Overdose Awareness Day 2025
DESCRIPTION:This year’s International Overdose Awareness Day event at SHARC will begin in Gordon Storey Hall with speakers sharing their lived experiences with overdose. Following this\, we will gather in the reflection garden where you may choose to participate in an act of recognition and remembrance. \nYou are welcome to join us from 10.30 AM for an 11 AM start. A light lunch will conclude the event. \nPlease RSVP by 5 PM on Friday 22 August\, including any dietary requirements. \nIf you have any questions about the event\, please contact info@sharc.org.au
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/%f0%9f%92%9c%f0%9f%a4%8d-join-us-at-sharc-for-international-overdose-awareness-day-2025/
LOCATION:Gordon Storey Memorial Hall\, 140 Grange Road\, Carnegie Vic 3163\, 40 Grange Road\, Carnegie\, 3163
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UID:64065-1752145200-1752156000@www.vaada.org.au
SUMMARY:Victorian AOD Peer Workforce Community of Practice
DESCRIPTION:Hello Victorian AOD Peer Workforce! \n\n\nIt’s that time again and we are very excited to announce that we have a date locked in for the next Victorian AOD Peer Workforce Community of Practice (CoP). \n\n\nAs a peer worker\, we would like you to participate in the CoP to contribute to the growth of Victoria’s AOD peer workforce. The CoP serves as an opportunity for you to network with other Peer Workers around the state\, to celebrate successes\, share difficulties\, feedback to agency\, community and government and explore new opportunities. \n\n\n\nWhat is the Community of Practice?: \n\nThe Self Help Addiction Resource Centre (SHARC) currently facilitates\nthe AOD Peer Workforce Community of Practice supported by the Department of\nHealth (DH). The Community of Practice (CoP) for the AOD Peer Workforce\nsupports and cultivates the existing and emerging Peer Workforce and seeks\nto draw upon the collective knowledge\, experiences\nand resources of our community to provide:\n\n\nContinuous professional development\nCollegiate support to underpin sharing\, resourcing and collaborative problem solving\nOpportunities for consultation and feedback to enhance the development of the Peer Workforce\n\n\n\nWe invite you to attend the next Community of Practice: \n\n\nDate: 10th July 2025 \n\n\nTime: 11:00am – 2:00pm \n\n\nLocation: SHARC\, Gordon Storey Memorial Hall\, 140 Grange Road Carnegie VIC \n\nWe really encourage you to contribute to the agenda as well. So\, if you would like any agenda items added please let us know by COB 26th June 2025. Please feel free to call or email us if you would like to discuss any ideas for the agenda.\n\n\nAS WE NEED TO ORGANISE CATERING\, PLEASE CONFIRM YOUR ATTENDANCE VIA EMAIL TO PEERSUPPORT@SHARC.ORG.AU BY COB 12th June 2025.  WITH ANY DIETARY REQUIREMENTS OR YOUR LUNCH WILL NOT BE CATERED FOR. \n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you at the next community of practice 😊 \nThanks\nGlenn
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/victorian-aod-peer-workforce-community-of-practice-4/
CATEGORIES:Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="SHARC":MAILTO:peersupport@sharc.org.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250710T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250710T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T193918
CREATED:20250530T041005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T041046Z
UID:64049-1752145200-1752156000@www.vaada.org.au
SUMMARY:Victorian AOD Peer Workforce Community of Practice
DESCRIPTION:Hello Victorian AOD Peer Workforce! \nIt’s that time again and we are very excited to announce that we have a date locked in for the next Victorian AOD Peer Workforce Community of Practice (CoP). \nAs a peer worker\, we would like you to participate in the CoP to contribute to the growth of Victoria’s AOD peer workforce. The CoP serves as an opportunity for you to network with other Peer Workers around the state\, to celebrate successes\, share difficulties\, feedback to agency\, community and government and explore new opportunities. \nWhat is the Community of Practice?: \nThe Self Help Addiction Resource Centre (SHARC) currently facilitates\nthe AOD Peer Workforce Community of Practice supported by the Department of\nHealth (DH). The Community of Practice (CoP) for the AOD Peer Workforce\nsupports and cultivates the existing and emerging Peer Workforce and seeks\nto draw upon the collective knowledge\, experiences\nand resources of our community to provide: \n\n\nContinuous professional development\n\nCollegiate support to underpin sharing\, resourcing and collaborative problem solving\n\nOpportunities for consultation and feedback to enhance the development of the Peer Workforce\n\nWe invite you to attend the next Community of Practice: \nDate: 10th July 2025 \nTime: 11:00am – 2:00pm \nLocation: SHARC\, Gordon Storey Memorial Hall\, 140 Grange Road Carnegie VIC \nWe really encourage you to contribute to the agenda as well. So\, if you would like any agenda items added please let us know by COB 26th June 2025. Please feel free to call or email us if you would like to discuss any ideas for the agenda.  \nAS WE NEED TO ORGANISE CATERING\, PLEASE CONFIRM YOUR ATTENDANCE VIA EMAIL TO PEERSUPPORT@SHARC.ORG.AU BY COB 12th June 2025.  WITH ANY DIETARY REQUIREMENTS OR YOUR LUNCH WILL NOT BE CATERED FOR. \nWe look forward to seeing you at the next community of practice 😊 \nThanks \nPeer Projects Team
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/victorian-aod-peer-workforce-community-of-practice-3/
CATEGORIES:Groups
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.vaada.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/SHARC-logo-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="SHARC":MAILTO:peersupport@sharc.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250624T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250624T163000
DTSTAMP:20260419T193918
CREATED:20250501T001605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T001605Z
UID:62004-1750757400-1750782600@www.vaada.org.au
SUMMARY:SHARC Peer Worker Training - June
DESCRIPTION:Hello from the Team here at Peer Projects! \nWe are thrilled to announce that registrations for our next Peer Worker Training are open. \nEligibility: This training is free for AOD Peer Workers in state-funded services in Victoria. \nDuration: 5 days\, 9:30am – 4:00pm each day. \nDates:  18th\, 19th\, 20th\, 23rd and 24th June 2025 \nWhere: Face to face training\, details of location to be sent once registered \nIf you or anybody you know who is in a Victorian AOD Peer Worker role and is yet to attend SHARC’s Peer Worker Training then please register and share the link with your networks accordingly. \nRegistrations are sure to fill up fast so make sure you register your interest as soon as possible if you would like to attend the training via the following link: \nhttps://form.jotform.com/221729082980865 \nSHARC Peer Worker Training aims to: \n• Educate peer workers around the concepts and core competencies of the peer work discipline. \n• Assist peer workers to apply best practice peer work in formalised settings. \n• Explore the key components of the role with a focus on the peer relationship. \n• Increase confidence and develop skills in communication and navigating relational parameters. \n• Develop understandings of ethical practice and workplace legislative requirements. \n• Empower peer workers to advocate for the discipline and manage their own wellbeing and development needs. \n• Prepare peer workers to work across a number of domains\, remaining ‘peer’ within clinical governance frameworks. \nPlease note that registrations for funded spots in the training close by COB Wednesday 21st of May 2025. \nFor those of you who are not currently in a Victorian State-funded AOD Peer Work role who are interested in attending the training: It is from Wednesday 21st of May 2025 that we will know if we have any additional spots left to offer people at a fee for service. \nIf this is you\, please fill out the registration form above\, and a member of our team will be in touch after the 21st of May 2025 to let you know if we have a spot for you in this training and/or to let you know about future opportunities to attend the training. \nFor any questions regarding the training please email peersupport@sharc.org.au \nThanks \nPeer Projects Team.
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/sharc-peer-worker-training-june/2025-06-24/
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.vaada.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/SHARC-logo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="SHARC":MAILTO:peersupport@sharc.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250623T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250623T163000
DTSTAMP:20260419T193918
CREATED:20250501T001605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T001605Z
UID:62003-1750671000-1750696200@www.vaada.org.au
SUMMARY:SHARC Peer Worker Training - June
DESCRIPTION:Hello from the Team here at Peer Projects! \nWe are thrilled to announce that registrations for our next Peer Worker Training are open. \nEligibility: This training is free for AOD Peer Workers in state-funded services in Victoria. \nDuration: 5 days\, 9:30am – 4:00pm each day. \nDates:  18th\, 19th\, 20th\, 23rd and 24th June 2025 \nWhere: Face to face training\, details of location to be sent once registered \nIf you or anybody you know who is in a Victorian AOD Peer Worker role and is yet to attend SHARC’s Peer Worker Training then please register and share the link with your networks accordingly. \nRegistrations are sure to fill up fast so make sure you register your interest as soon as possible if you would like to attend the training via the following link: \nhttps://form.jotform.com/221729082980865 \nSHARC Peer Worker Training aims to: \n• Educate peer workers around the concepts and core competencies of the peer work discipline. \n• Assist peer workers to apply best practice peer work in formalised settings. \n• Explore the key components of the role with a focus on the peer relationship. \n• Increase confidence and develop skills in communication and navigating relational parameters. \n• Develop understandings of ethical practice and workplace legislative requirements. \n• Empower peer workers to advocate for the discipline and manage their own wellbeing and development needs. \n• Prepare peer workers to work across a number of domains\, remaining ‘peer’ within clinical governance frameworks. \nPlease note that registrations for funded spots in the training close by COB Wednesday 21st of May 2025. \nFor those of you who are not currently in a Victorian State-funded AOD Peer Work role who are interested in attending the training: It is from Wednesday 21st of May 2025 that we will know if we have any additional spots left to offer people at a fee for service. \nIf this is you\, please fill out the registration form above\, and a member of our team will be in touch after the 21st of May 2025 to let you know if we have a spot for you in this training and/or to let you know about future opportunities to attend the training. \nFor any questions regarding the training please email peersupport@sharc.org.au \nThanks \nPeer Projects Team.
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/sharc-peer-worker-training-june/2025-06-23/
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.vaada.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/SHARC-logo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="SHARC":MAILTO:peersupport@sharc.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250622T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250622T163000
DTSTAMP:20260419T193918
CREATED:20250501T001604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T001604Z
UID:62053-1750584600-1750609800@www.vaada.org.au
SUMMARY:SHARC Peer Worker Training - June
DESCRIPTION:Hello from the Team here at Peer Projects! \nWe are thrilled to announce that registrations for our next Peer Worker Training are open. \nEligibility: This training is free for AOD Peer Workers in state-funded services in Victoria. \nDuration: 5 days\, 9:30am – 4:00pm each day. \nDates:  18th\, 19th\, 20th\, 23rd and 24th June 2025 \nWhere: Face to face training\, details of location to be sent once registered \nIf you or anybody you know who is in a Victorian AOD Peer Worker role and is yet to attend SHARC’s Peer Worker Training then please register and share the link with your networks accordingly. \nRegistrations are sure to fill up fast so make sure you register your interest as soon as possible if you would like to attend the training via the following link: \nhttps://form.jotform.com/221729082980865 \nSHARC Peer Worker Training aims to: \n• Educate peer workers around the concepts and core competencies of the peer work discipline. \n• Assist peer workers to apply best practice peer work in formalised settings. \n• Explore the key components of the role with a focus on the peer relationship. \n• Increase confidence and develop skills in communication and navigating relational parameters. \n• Develop understandings of ethical practice and workplace legislative requirements. \n• Empower peer workers to advocate for the discipline and manage their own wellbeing and development needs. \n• Prepare peer workers to work across a number of domains\, remaining ‘peer’ within clinical governance frameworks. \nPlease note that registrations for funded spots in the training close by COB Wednesday 21st of May 2025. \nFor those of you who are not currently in a Victorian State-funded AOD Peer Work role who are interested in attending the training: It is from Wednesday 21st of May 2025 that we will know if we have any additional spots left to offer people at a fee for service. \nIf this is you\, please fill out the registration form above\, and a member of our team will be in touch after the 21st of May 2025 to let you know if we have a spot for you in this training and/or to let you know about future opportunities to attend the training. \nFor any questions regarding the training please email peersupport@sharc.org.au \nThanks \nPeer Projects Team.
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/sharc-peer-worker-training-june/2025-06-22/
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.vaada.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/SHARC-logo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="SHARC":MAILTO:peersupport@sharc.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250621T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250621T163000
DTSTAMP:20260419T193918
CREATED:20250501T001604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T001604Z
UID:62052-1750498200-1750523400@www.vaada.org.au
SUMMARY:SHARC Peer Worker Training - June
DESCRIPTION:Hello from the Team here at Peer Projects! \nWe are thrilled to announce that registrations for our next Peer Worker Training are open. \nEligibility: This training is free for AOD Peer Workers in state-funded services in Victoria. \nDuration: 5 days\, 9:30am – 4:00pm each day. \nDates:  18th\, 19th\, 20th\, 23rd and 24th June 2025 \nWhere: Face to face training\, details of location to be sent once registered \nIf you or anybody you know who is in a Victorian AOD Peer Worker role and is yet to attend SHARC’s Peer Worker Training then please register and share the link with your networks accordingly. \nRegistrations are sure to fill up fast so make sure you register your interest as soon as possible if you would like to attend the training via the following link: \nhttps://form.jotform.com/221729082980865 \nSHARC Peer Worker Training aims to: \n• Educate peer workers around the concepts and core competencies of the peer work discipline. \n• Assist peer workers to apply best practice peer work in formalised settings. \n• Explore the key components of the role with a focus on the peer relationship. \n• Increase confidence and develop skills in communication and navigating relational parameters. \n• Develop understandings of ethical practice and workplace legislative requirements. \n• Empower peer workers to advocate for the discipline and manage their own wellbeing and development needs. \n• Prepare peer workers to work across a number of domains\, remaining ‘peer’ within clinical governance frameworks. \nPlease note that registrations for funded spots in the training close by COB Wednesday 21st of May 2025. \nFor those of you who are not currently in a Victorian State-funded AOD Peer Work role who are interested in attending the training: It is from Wednesday 21st of May 2025 that we will know if we have any additional spots left to offer people at a fee for service. \nIf this is you\, please fill out the registration form above\, and a member of our team will be in touch after the 21st of May 2025 to let you know if we have a spot for you in this training and/or to let you know about future opportunities to attend the training. \nFor any questions regarding the training please email peersupport@sharc.org.au \nThanks \nPeer Projects Team.
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/sharc-peer-worker-training-june/2025-06-21/
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.vaada.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/SHARC-logo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="SHARC":MAILTO:peersupport@sharc.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250620T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250620T163000
DTSTAMP:20260419T193918
CREATED:20250501T001604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T001604Z
UID:62051-1750411800-1750437000@www.vaada.org.au
SUMMARY:SHARC Peer Worker Training - June
DESCRIPTION:Hello from the Team here at Peer Projects! \nWe are thrilled to announce that registrations for our next Peer Worker Training are open. \nEligibility: This training is free for AOD Peer Workers in state-funded services in Victoria. \nDuration: 5 days\, 9:30am – 4:00pm each day. \nDates:  18th\, 19th\, 20th\, 23rd and 24th June 2025 \nWhere: Face to face training\, details of location to be sent once registered \nIf you or anybody you know who is in a Victorian AOD Peer Worker role and is yet to attend SHARC’s Peer Worker Training then please register and share the link with your networks accordingly. \nRegistrations are sure to fill up fast so make sure you register your interest as soon as possible if you would like to attend the training via the following link: \nhttps://form.jotform.com/221729082980865 \nSHARC Peer Worker Training aims to: \n• Educate peer workers around the concepts and core competencies of the peer work discipline. \n• Assist peer workers to apply best practice peer work in formalised settings. \n• Explore the key components of the role with a focus on the peer relationship. \n• Increase confidence and develop skills in communication and navigating relational parameters. \n• Develop understandings of ethical practice and workplace legislative requirements. \n• Empower peer workers to advocate for the discipline and manage their own wellbeing and development needs. \n• Prepare peer workers to work across a number of domains\, remaining ‘peer’ within clinical governance frameworks. \nPlease note that registrations for funded spots in the training close by COB Wednesday 21st of May 2025. \nFor those of you who are not currently in a Victorian State-funded AOD Peer Work role who are interested in attending the training: It is from Wednesday 21st of May 2025 that we will know if we have any additional spots left to offer people at a fee for service. \nIf this is you\, please fill out the registration form above\, and a member of our team will be in touch after the 21st of May 2025 to let you know if we have a spot for you in this training and/or to let you know about future opportunities to attend the training. \nFor any questions regarding the training please email peersupport@sharc.org.au \nThanks \nPeer Projects Team.
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/sharc-peer-worker-training-june/2025-06-20/
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.vaada.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/SHARC-logo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="SHARC":MAILTO:peersupport@sharc.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250619T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250619T163000
DTSTAMP:20260419T193918
CREATED:20250501T001604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T001604Z
UID:62050-1750325400-1750350600@www.vaada.org.au
SUMMARY:SHARC Peer Worker Training - June
DESCRIPTION:Hello from the Team here at Peer Projects! \nWe are thrilled to announce that registrations for our next Peer Worker Training are open. \nEligibility: This training is free for AOD Peer Workers in state-funded services in Victoria. \nDuration: 5 days\, 9:30am – 4:00pm each day. \nDates:  18th\, 19th\, 20th\, 23rd and 24th June 2025 \nWhere: Face to face training\, details of location to be sent once registered \nIf you or anybody you know who is in a Victorian AOD Peer Worker role and is yet to attend SHARC’s Peer Worker Training then please register and share the link with your networks accordingly. \nRegistrations are sure to fill up fast so make sure you register your interest as soon as possible if you would like to attend the training via the following link: \nhttps://form.jotform.com/221729082980865 \nSHARC Peer Worker Training aims to: \n• Educate peer workers around the concepts and core competencies of the peer work discipline. \n• Assist peer workers to apply best practice peer work in formalised settings. \n• Explore the key components of the role with a focus on the peer relationship. \n• Increase confidence and develop skills in communication and navigating relational parameters. \n• Develop understandings of ethical practice and workplace legislative requirements. \n• Empower peer workers to advocate for the discipline and manage their own wellbeing and development needs. \n• Prepare peer workers to work across a number of domains\, remaining ‘peer’ within clinical governance frameworks. \nPlease note that registrations for funded spots in the training close by COB Wednesday 21st of May 2025. \nFor those of you who are not currently in a Victorian State-funded AOD Peer Work role who are interested in attending the training: It is from Wednesday 21st of May 2025 that we will know if we have any additional spots left to offer people at a fee for service. \nIf this is you\, please fill out the registration form above\, and a member of our team will be in touch after the 21st of May 2025 to let you know if we have a spot for you in this training and/or to let you know about future opportunities to attend the training. \nFor any questions regarding the training please email peersupport@sharc.org.au \nThanks \nPeer Projects Team.
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/sharc-peer-worker-training-june/2025-06-19/
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.vaada.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/SHARC-logo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="SHARC":MAILTO:peersupport@sharc.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250618T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250618T163000
DTSTAMP:20260419T193918
CREATED:20250501T001604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T001604Z
UID:62001-1750239000-1750264200@www.vaada.org.au
SUMMARY:SHARC Peer Worker Training - June
DESCRIPTION:Hello from the Team here at Peer Projects! \nWe are thrilled to announce that registrations for our next Peer Worker Training are open. \nEligibility: This training is free for AOD Peer Workers in state-funded services in Victoria. \nDuration: 5 days\, 9:30am – 4:00pm each day. \nDates:  18th\, 19th\, 20th\, 23rd and 24th June 2025 \nWhere: Face to face training\, details of location to be sent once registered \nIf you or anybody you know who is in a Victorian AOD Peer Worker role and is yet to attend SHARC’s Peer Worker Training then please register and share the link with your networks accordingly. \nRegistrations are sure to fill up fast so make sure you register your interest as soon as possible if you would like to attend the training via the following link: \nhttps://form.jotform.com/221729082980865 \nSHARC Peer Worker Training aims to: \n• Educate peer workers around the concepts and core competencies of the peer work discipline. \n• Assist peer workers to apply best practice peer work in formalised settings. \n• Explore the key components of the role with a focus on the peer relationship. \n• Increase confidence and develop skills in communication and navigating relational parameters. \n• Develop understandings of ethical practice and workplace legislative requirements. \n• Empower peer workers to advocate for the discipline and manage their own wellbeing and development needs. \n• Prepare peer workers to work across a number of domains\, remaining ‘peer’ within clinical governance frameworks. \nPlease note that registrations for funded spots in the training close by COB Wednesday 21st of May 2025. \nFor those of you who are not currently in a Victorian State-funded AOD Peer Work role who are interested in attending the training: It is from Wednesday 21st of May 2025 that we will know if we have any additional spots left to offer people at a fee for service. \nIf this is you\, please fill out the registration form above\, and a member of our team will be in touch after the 21st of May 2025 to let you know if we have a spot for you in this training and/or to let you know about future opportunities to attend the training. \nFor any questions regarding the training please email peersupport@sharc.org.au \nThanks \nPeer Projects Team.
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/sharc-peer-worker-training-june/2025-06-18/
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.vaada.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/SHARC-logo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="SHARC":MAILTO:peersupport@sharc.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250429T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250429T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T193918
CREATED:20250327T002649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T002649Z
UID:61064-1745924400-1745935200@www.vaada.org.au
SUMMARY:Victorian AOD Peer Workforce Community Of Practice
DESCRIPTION:The Self Help Addiction Resource Centre (SHARC) currently facilitates the Victorian AOD Peer Workforce Community of Practice supported by the Department of Health (DH). The Community of Practice (CoP) for the AOD Peer Workforce supports and cultivates the existing and emerging AOD Peer Workforce and seeks to draw upon the collective knowledge\, experiences and resources of our community to provide: \n\nContinuous professional development\nCollegiate support to underpin sharing\, resourcing and collaborative problem solving\nOpportunities for consultation and feedback to enhance the development of the Peer Workforce\n\nThe CoP serves as an opportunity to network with other AOD Peer Workers around the state\, to celebrate successes\, share difficulties\, feedback to agency\, community and government and explore new opportunities. \nThe CoP is an important part of networking and professional development for the Victorian AOD Peer Workforce. We encourage agencies to support their AOD Peer Workers to attend as part of their professional practice and support needs. We appreciate the contribution of all agencies involved and acknowledge the investment in the future of the Victorian AOD Peer Workforce. \nThe Victorian AOD Peer Workforce Community of Practice meets quarterly each year. The next Community of Practice meeting for the Victorian AOD Peer Workforce will be held on Tuesday 29th April 2025. \nIf you have any queries about the CoP or SHARC’s contribution to AOD Peer Workforce development\, know of any paid Victorian AOD Peer Workers or are part of the paid Victorian AOD Peer Workforce and are not a part of the CoP please contact us at peersupport@sharc.org.au to get linked in.
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/victorian-aod-peer-workforce-community-of-practice-2/
ORGANIZER;CN="SHARC":MAILTO:peersupport@sharc.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250424T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250424T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T193918
CREATED:20250305T023029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T023029Z
UID:60590-1745487000-1745506800@www.vaada.org.au
SUMMARY:SHARC Peer Worker Training – April 2025
DESCRIPTION:Hello from the Team here at Peer Projects! \nWe are thrilled to announce that registrations for our next Peer Worker Training are open. \nEligibility: This training is free for paid AOD Peer Workers in state-funded services in Victoria. \nDuration: 6 days\, 9:30am – 3:00pm each day. \nDates:  16th\,17th\,18th\, 22nd\, 23rd & 24th of April 2025 \nWhere: Online via Zoom. Calendar invites to be sent with links to attend closer to the training commencing upon registration. \nIf you or anybody you know who is in a Victorian AOD Peer Worker role and is yet to attend SHARC’s Peer Worker Training\, then please register and share the link with your networks accordingly. \nRegistrations are sure to fill up fast so make sure you register your interest as soon as possible if you would like to attend the training via the following link: \nhttps://form.jotform.com/221729082980865 \nSHARC Peer Worker Training aims to: \n• Educate peer workers around the concepts and core competencies of the peer work discipline. \n• Assist peer workers to apply best practice peer work in formalised settings. \n• Explore the key components of the role with a focus on the peer relationship. \n• Increase confidence and develop skills in communication and navigating relational parameters. \n• Develop understandings of ethical practice and workplace legislative requirements. \n• Empower peer workers to advocate for the discipline and manage their own wellbeing and development needs. \n• Prepare peer workers to work across a number of domains\, remaining ‘peer’ within clinical governance frameworks.\n\nPlease note that registrations for funded (free) spots in the training close by COB\, Friday 14th March 2025. \nFor those of you who are not currently in a Victorian State-funded AOD Peer Work role who are interested in attending the training: It is from Friday 14th March 2025 that we will know if we have any additional spots left to offer people at a fee for service (cost). \nIf this is you\, please follow the link above to register your interest in the training\, and a member of our team will be in touch after the Friday 14th March 2025 to let you know if we have a spot for you in this training and/or to let you know about future opportunities to attend the training. \nFor any questions regarding the training please email peersupport@sharc.org.au \nThanks\,\nPeer Projects Team
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/sharc-peer-worker-training-april-2025/2025-04-24/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="SHARC":MAILTO:peersupport@sharc.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250423T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250423T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T193918
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T023029Z
UID:60589-1745400600-1745420400@www.vaada.org.au
SUMMARY:SHARC Peer Worker Training – April 2025
DESCRIPTION:Hello from the Team here at Peer Projects! \nWe are thrilled to announce that registrations for our next Peer Worker Training are open. \nEligibility: This training is free for paid AOD Peer Workers in state-funded services in Victoria. \nDuration: 6 days\, 9:30am – 3:00pm each day. \nDates:  16th\,17th\,18th\, 22nd\, 23rd & 24th of April 2025 \nWhere: Online via Zoom. Calendar invites to be sent with links to attend closer to the training commencing upon registration. \nIf you or anybody you know who is in a Victorian AOD Peer Worker role and is yet to attend SHARC’s Peer Worker Training\, then please register and share the link with your networks accordingly. \nRegistrations are sure to fill up fast so make sure you register your interest as soon as possible if you would like to attend the training via the following link: \nhttps://form.jotform.com/221729082980865 \nSHARC Peer Worker Training aims to: \n• Educate peer workers around the concepts and core competencies of the peer work discipline. \n• Assist peer workers to apply best practice peer work in formalised settings. \n• Explore the key components of the role with a focus on the peer relationship. \n• Increase confidence and develop skills in communication and navigating relational parameters. \n• Develop understandings of ethical practice and workplace legislative requirements. \n• Empower peer workers to advocate for the discipline and manage their own wellbeing and development needs. \n• Prepare peer workers to work across a number of domains\, remaining ‘peer’ within clinical governance frameworks.\n\nPlease note that registrations for funded (free) spots in the training close by COB\, Friday 14th March 2025. \nFor those of you who are not currently in a Victorian State-funded AOD Peer Work role who are interested in attending the training: It is from Friday 14th March 2025 that we will know if we have any additional spots left to offer people at a fee for service (cost). \nIf this is you\, please follow the link above to register your interest in the training\, and a member of our team will be in touch after the Friday 14th March 2025 to let you know if we have a spot for you in this training and/or to let you know about future opportunities to attend the training. \nFor any questions regarding the training please email peersupport@sharc.org.au \nThanks\,\nPeer Projects Team
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/sharc-peer-worker-training-april-2025/2025-04-23/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.vaada.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/SHARC-logo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="SHARC":MAILTO:peersupport@sharc.org.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250422T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250422T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T193918
CREATED:20250305T023029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T023029Z
UID:60588-1745314200-1745334000@www.vaada.org.au
SUMMARY:SHARC Peer Worker Training – April 2025
DESCRIPTION:Hello from the Team here at Peer Projects! \nWe are thrilled to announce that registrations for our next Peer Worker Training are open. \nEligibility: This training is free for paid AOD Peer Workers in state-funded services in Victoria. \nDuration: 6 days\, 9:30am – 3:00pm each day. \nDates:  16th\,17th\,18th\, 22nd\, 23rd & 24th of April 2025 \nWhere: Online via Zoom. Calendar invites to be sent with links to attend closer to the training commencing upon registration. \nIf you or anybody you know who is in a Victorian AOD Peer Worker role and is yet to attend SHARC’s Peer Worker Training\, then please register and share the link with your networks accordingly. \nRegistrations are sure to fill up fast so make sure you register your interest as soon as possible if you would like to attend the training via the following link: \nhttps://form.jotform.com/221729082980865 \nSHARC Peer Worker Training aims to: \n• Educate peer workers around the concepts and core competencies of the peer work discipline. \n• Assist peer workers to apply best practice peer work in formalised settings. \n• Explore the key components of the role with a focus on the peer relationship. \n• Increase confidence and develop skills in communication and navigating relational parameters. \n• Develop understandings of ethical practice and workplace legislative requirements. \n• Empower peer workers to advocate for the discipline and manage their own wellbeing and development needs. \n• Prepare peer workers to work across a number of domains\, remaining ‘peer’ within clinical governance frameworks.\n\nPlease note that registrations for funded (free) spots in the training close by COB\, Friday 14th March 2025. \nFor those of you who are not currently in a Victorian State-funded AOD Peer Work role who are interested in attending the training: It is from Friday 14th March 2025 that we will know if we have any additional spots left to offer people at a fee for service (cost). \nIf this is you\, please follow the link above to register your interest in the training\, and a member of our team will be in touch after the Friday 14th March 2025 to let you know if we have a spot for you in this training and/or to let you know about future opportunities to attend the training. \nFor any questions regarding the training please email peersupport@sharc.org.au \nThanks\,\nPeer Projects Team
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/sharc-peer-worker-training-april-2025/2025-04-22/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.vaada.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/SHARC-logo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="SHARC":MAILTO:peersupport@sharc.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250416T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250416T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T193918
CREATED:20250305T023029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T023029Z
UID:60584-1744795800-1744815600@www.vaada.org.au
SUMMARY:SHARC Peer Worker Training – April 2025
DESCRIPTION:Hello from the Team here at Peer Projects! \nWe are thrilled to announce that registrations for our next Peer Worker Training are open. \nEligibility: This training is free for paid AOD Peer Workers in state-funded services in Victoria. \nDuration: 6 days\, 9:30am – 3:00pm each day. \nDates:  16th\,17th\,18th\, 22nd\, 23rd & 24th of April 2025 \nWhere: Online via Zoom. Calendar invites to be sent with links to attend closer to the training commencing upon registration. \nIf you or anybody you know who is in a Victorian AOD Peer Worker role and is yet to attend SHARC’s Peer Worker Training\, then please register and share the link with your networks accordingly. \nRegistrations are sure to fill up fast so make sure you register your interest as soon as possible if you would like to attend the training via the following link: \nhttps://form.jotform.com/221729082980865 \nSHARC Peer Worker Training aims to: \n• Educate peer workers around the concepts and core competencies of the peer work discipline. \n• Assist peer workers to apply best practice peer work in formalised settings. \n• Explore the key components of the role with a focus on the peer relationship. \n• Increase confidence and develop skills in communication and navigating relational parameters. \n• Develop understandings of ethical practice and workplace legislative requirements. \n• Empower peer workers to advocate for the discipline and manage their own wellbeing and development needs. \n• Prepare peer workers to work across a number of domains\, remaining ‘peer’ within clinical governance frameworks.\n\nPlease note that registrations for funded (free) spots in the training close by COB\, Friday 14th March 2025. \nFor those of you who are not currently in a Victorian State-funded AOD Peer Work role who are interested in attending the training: It is from Friday 14th March 2025 that we will know if we have any additional spots left to offer people at a fee for service (cost). \nIf this is you\, please follow the link above to register your interest in the training\, and a member of our team will be in touch after the Friday 14th March 2025 to let you know if we have a spot for you in this training and/or to let you know about future opportunities to attend the training. \nFor any questions regarding the training please email peersupport@sharc.org.au \nThanks\,\nPeer Projects Team
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/sharc-peer-worker-training-april-2025/2025-04-16/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.vaada.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/SHARC-logo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="SHARC":MAILTO:peersupport@sharc.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250320T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250320T173000
DTSTAMP:20260419T193918
CREATED:20250128T035334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T035334Z
UID:59273-1742459400-1742491800@www.vaada.org.au
SUMMARY:2025 Lived and Living Experience Workforce Forum (LLEW)
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Lived and Living Experience Workforce Forum (LLEW) 2025 website and registration\, in preparation for this highly anticipated event scheduled for Thursday March 20th\, 2025. \n\nPlease see link below for further details:\nLLEW 2025 – SHARC | Self Help Addiction Resource Centre\n\nHosted by SHARC and the Department of Health Victoria in collaboration with Tandem\, VMIAC\, Harm Reduction Victoria (HRVic)\, CMHL and Mental Health Victoria\, this year’s forum is themed ‘Distinct Disciplines\, Collectively Leading Change’.\n\nThis event will celebrate the incredible achievements across the LLEW sectors while fostering meaningful connections and engaging in critical discussions about our shared future and leading the vision for the workforce. Together we will reflect on how far we’ve come in establishing LLE as a recognised discipline and workforce – especially amidst a landscape of reform and complexity – and how we can collectively lead change in solidarity.\n\nAs spots are limited\, please be quick to secure you tickets by visiting the events registration page directly\, on: https://events.humanitix.com/distinct-disciplines-collectively-leading-change-lived-and-living-experience-workforce-2025-forum\n\n Stay tuned on the website for event updates\, speaker announcements and more!
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/2025-lived-and-living-experience-workforce-forum-llew/
CATEGORIES:Forum
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ORGANIZER;CN="SHARC":MAILTO:peersupport@sharc.org.au
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