Professional Development Training Introduction to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Alcohol and Other Drug Workers Cognitive Behaviour Therapy has evolved over the years and is a most favourably reviewed treatment approach. There is much evidence for the effectiveness of CBT with a range of Alcohol and Other Drugs issues. In recent years CBT has expanded its
Connect & Learn The Pharmacy is HOW FAR away? Managing opioid agonist treatment in regional Victoria, presented by Dr Adam Straub This webinar is only available to staff who are working in a Victorian Department of Health (DH) funded AOD organisation Attendees will gain an increased appreciation for managing clients in rural and regional Victoria.
Nicotine e-cigarettes for smoking cessation following discharge from smoke-free inpatient AOD withdrawal services: A pragmatic randomised controlled trial, presented by Professor Billie Bonevski 29th October 2025 online from 1pm to 2pm AEST E-cigarettes containing nicotine (e-cigarettes) have demonstrated effectiveness for smoking cessation among general populations, but limited evidence in people with substance use disorders (SUD). This presentation will
Presented by Dr Emily Hennesy, Associate Director of the Recovery Research Institute & Director of Biostatistics at the Recovery Research Institute Stable recovery during adolescence requires more than the cessation of substance use—it requires access to social, psychological, and community resources collectively known as recovery capital. Dr. Hennessy’s research bridges developmental science, social network theory,
Take Note! Case notes essentials for the alcohol and other drugs sector, presented by Greg Coman Workshop on Wednesday 12th November 2025, 9:30am - 3:30pm An evidence-based introduction to writing effective, clinically relevant and legally compliant case notes for the AOD sector, presented by Greg Coman. NOTE: This online training is only available to staff who
MARAM In Practice: Family Violence in AOD Work, presented by Bella Tambakau & Sheridon Byrne This online training is only available to staff who are working in a Victorian Department of Health (DH) funded AOD organisation in an AOD role. This workshop is designed for Victorian AOD workers, ideally who have completed foundational MARAM training
Connect & Learn The role of dual diagnosis in AOD rehabilitation presented by Dr Lea Foo & David Hill The presentation will aim to improve knowledge about the prevalence of comorbid mental health and substance use disorders, their relationship and impact on recovery. Dr Lea Foo and David Hill will provide tools and strategies to support addressing
Professional Development Training Introduction to Motivational Interviewing for AOD workers, presented by Lauren Zelunka, Senior Education & Training Officer, Turning Point 2 Day Workshop Monday 24th and Tuesday 25th November 2025 9:30am to 4:30pm Curious about Motivational Interviewing (MI) or looking to build your confidence in having conversations about change? This practical, hands-on workshop is designed especially for
Professional Development Training Recognising and Working with Cognitively Impaired Clients in Alcohol and Other Drug Settings, presented by Dr James Gooden, Sarah Bussell & Georgia Bolt Working with cognitively impaired clients can be a significant challenge, particularly when access to assessment services and resources are limited. Cognitive difficulties may arise from a range of aetiologies
Mapping the ecosystem of addiction report launch 3rd December 2025, from 12pm to 1pm GMT+11 - online event With the Australian Institute of Health Innovation at Macquarie University, we have developed a map of the ecosystem of addiction. Alcohol and other drug services in Australia are wide-ranging and serve many different needs. They often overlap with