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SUMMARY:Specialist Family Violence Advisor Showcase 2026: A celebration of family violence practice in AOD and Mental Health and Wellbeing services
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Specialist Family Violence (SFVA) Showcase 2026\, bringing together leaders and practitioners from the Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) and Mental Health and Wellbeing sectors. Connect with peers and the SFVAs over lunch before the showcase begins at 1 PM. \nAcross Victoria\, SFVAs bring highly specialised clinical and systems expertise in understanding how intersectional family violence risk emerges in practice\, and how services can respond safely and effectively within complex service environments. \nThrough a series of short project presentations\, SFVAs will highlight how MARAM is being translated from policy into practice across AOD and Mental Health services. \nLeaders will gain grounded insight and practical examples of the initiatives and practice improvements being led by SFVAs across AOD and Mental Health and Wellbeing services. The showcase celebrates the significant work underway across the sector to strengthen responses to family violence and improve outcomes for the people these services support. \n\nTo attend the event\, register here
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/specialist-family-violence-advisor-showcase-2026-a-celebration-of-family-violence-practice-in-aod-and-mental-health-and-wellbeing-services/
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SUMMARY:Just Swapping One Drug For Another: Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
DESCRIPTION:This is a 2-hour webinar \nDate: Tuesday\, 28 April 2026 \nTime: 10:00AM – 12:00PM \nLocation: Zoom \nCost: Free \n  \nDescription: This webinar will be presented by Addiction Medicine Specialists Dr Paul MacCartney and Dr Ryan D’Cunha. They will discuss medications for Opioid Use Disorder\, how we got here\, how they work\, how people can get them and future options including hydromorphone. \n  \nThis session is ideal for AOD workers\, GPs\, clinicians and anyone wanting to feel more confident talking about and working with pharmacotherapy for the people they support.
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/just-swapping-one-drug-for-another-medications-for-opioid-use-disorder/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Responding to Co-occurring Conditions (in-person)
DESCRIPTION:This is a 2-day in-person workshop: \nDay 1: Wednesday\, 11 March 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM \nDay 2: Thursday\, 12 March 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM \nLocation: Monash College City Campus – 750 Collins Street\, Docklands VIC 3008(read more about travel contribution) \nCost: $80 + booking fees (tickets can only be purchased via credit card)\n*Lunch will be provided \nDescription\nCo-occurring mental health issues are the norm rather than the exception among people seeking alcohol and other drug treatment. Across this 2-day workshop you will learn how to adapt and expand your existing alcohol and other drug treatment skills to assist your clients with managing mental health symptoms. \nDeepen your understanding of co-occurring mental health and alcohol and other drug issues and build your knowledge\, confidence and skills to better understand clients’ needs\, respond effectively\, and adapt treatment. Find out what you need to know about the different co-occurring conditions you may encounter and how to effectively incorporate best practice responses into your treatment. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nRecognise and understand the common mental health conditions in alcohol and other drug treatment\nUndertake a thorough assessment and develop an integrated case formulation to guide your practice\nApply a range of alcohol and other drug treatment skills to working with clients with co-occurring mental health conditions\nLearn how to respond therapeutically and effectively within the bounds of the alcohol and other drug treatment setting \n\nEligibility Criteria\nThis training is open to workers employed in a Victorian State-funded Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) service only.
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/responding-to-co-occurring-conditions-in-person/2026-03-12/
LOCATION:750 Collins Street\, Docklands VIC 3008\, 750 Collins Street\, Docklands VIC 3008
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:Responding to Co-occurring Conditions (in-person)
DESCRIPTION:This is a 2-day in-person workshop: \nDay 1: Wednesday\, 11 March 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM \nDay 2: Thursday\, 12 March 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM \nLocation: Monash College City Campus – 750 Collins Street\, Docklands VIC 3008(read more about travel contribution) \nCost: $80 + booking fees (tickets can only be purchased via credit card)\n*Lunch will be provided \nDescription\nCo-occurring mental health issues are the norm rather than the exception among people seeking alcohol and other drug treatment. Across this 2-day workshop you will learn how to adapt and expand your existing alcohol and other drug treatment skills to assist your clients with managing mental health symptoms. \nDeepen your understanding of co-occurring mental health and alcohol and other drug issues and build your knowledge\, confidence and skills to better understand clients’ needs\, respond effectively\, and adapt treatment. Find out what you need to know about the different co-occurring conditions you may encounter and how to effectively incorporate best practice responses into your treatment. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nRecognise and understand the common mental health conditions in alcohol and other drug treatment\nUndertake a thorough assessment and develop an integrated case formulation to guide your practice\nApply a range of alcohol and other drug treatment skills to working with clients with co-occurring mental health conditions\nLearn how to respond therapeutically and effectively within the bounds of the alcohol and other drug treatment setting \n\nEligibility Criteria\nThis training is open to workers employed in a Victorian State-funded Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) service only.
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/responding-to-co-occurring-conditions-in-person/2026-03-11/
LOCATION:750 Collins Street\, Docklands VIC 3008\, 750 Collins Street\, Docklands VIC 3008
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:Solving the Alcohol Puzzle: Pharmacotherapy for Alcohol
DESCRIPTION:For many years\, support for people wanting to reduce harmful alcohol use has focused heavily on one pathway – abstinence. While this may be a necessary path for some\, many clients are seeking alternative ways to change their drinking and workers are looking for practical options to offer them. \nIn this webinar\, Dr Paul MacCartney (GP and Addiction Medicine Specialist) and the team from Uniting will share a holistic\, evidence-informed pathway that is changing outcomes for clients and the services that support them. Through real-world examples and practice-focused discussion\, they’ll unpack how pharmacotherapy and collaborative care can be used as a meaningful part of treatment planning. \nYou’ll explore: \n\nThe impact of alcohol use on clients\, families and communities\nAlternatives for people stuck on the “detox-relapse” cycle\nHow AOD workers\, GPs and specialist services can partner to get the best outcomes for clients\n\nThis session is ideal for AOD workers\, GPs\, clinicians and anyone wanting to feel more confident talking about and working with pharmacotherapy as part of alcohol treatment for the people they support. \nRegister here
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/solving-the-alcohol-puzzle-pharmacotherapy-for-alcohol/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Trauma Responsive Practice
DESCRIPTION:Date: Tuesday\, 2nd September2025\, 9:00AM – 4:00PM \nLocation: Catholic Leadership Centre\, 576 Victoria Parade\, East Melbourne\, VIC 3002 \nCost: $40 + booking fee \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\nDescription\nThis is a full-day workshop with Jen Thompson\, a psychotherapist and trainer passionate about creating welcoming\, hopeful\, and trauma-informed service systems. \nEligibility Criteria\nThis training is open to workers employed in a Victorian State-funded Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) and Mental Health service\, including peer workers.
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/trauma-responsive-practice/
LOCATION:Catholic Leadership Centre\, 576 Victoria Parade\, East Melbourne\, VIC\, 3002\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:Responding to Co-occurring Conditions
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nThis 2-day practical workshop is designed to expand your existing AOD skills to support clients experiencing mental health symptoms.  For AOD workers currently employed in state-funded services. \n\nDeepen your understanding of co-occurring mental health and AOD issues\nBuild your knowledge\, confidence and skills to identify\, plan and respond effectively\nBetter understand and meet your clients’ needs\nLearn how to respond therapeutically & effectively within your AOD role
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/responding-to-co-occurring-conditions/2025-08-28/
LOCATION:Catholic Leadership Centre\, 576 Victoria Parade\, East Melbourne\, VIC\, 3002\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:Responding to Co-occurring Conditions
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nThis 2-day practical workshop is designed to expand your existing AOD skills to support clients experiencing mental health symptoms.  For AOD workers currently employed in state-funded services. \n\nDeepen your understanding of co-occurring mental health and AOD issues\nBuild your knowledge\, confidence and skills to identify\, plan and respond effectively\nBetter understand and meet your clients’ needs\nLearn how to respond therapeutically & effectively within your AOD role
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/responding-to-co-occurring-conditions/2025-08-27/
LOCATION:Catholic Leadership Centre\, 576 Victoria Parade\, East Melbourne\, VIC\, 3002\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:Supervision Training
DESCRIPTION:This is a 2-day workshop: \nDay 1: Wednesday\, 2nd July 2025 @ 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM \nDay 2: Thursday\, 3rd July 2025 @ 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM \nLocation: La Trobe University – City Campus\, 360 Collins Street\, Melbourne VIC 3000 (Read more about Travel Contribution) \nCost: $80 + booking fees (tickets can only be purchased via credit card)\n \n*Light lunch will be provided \n \nDescription\nIf you are a practice or clinical supervisor in the alcohol and other drug sector (or looking to become one)\, this workshop is for you. Gain a deep understanding of the ‘why’ as well as the ‘how’ and ensure that you have the right theoretical and practical foundation skills to offer powerful practice supervision across different contexts and supervisees. \nYou will learn about developing and implementing supervision contracts and plans\, assessing supervisee development needs\, and navigating challenges and roadblocks. \nClick here to book
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/supervision-training/2025-07-03/
LOCATION:Room 2.11\, Level 2\, La Trobe University City Campus\, 360 Collins St\, Melbourne 3000\, Collins Street\, Melbourne\, Melbourne City\, 3000\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Supervision Training
DESCRIPTION:This is a 2-day workshop: \nDay 1: Wednesday\, 2nd July 2025 @ 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM \nDay 2: Thursday\, 3rd July 2025 @ 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM \nLocation: La Trobe University – City Campus\, 360 Collins Street\, Melbourne VIC 3000 (Read more about Travel Contribution) \nCost: $80 + booking fees (tickets can only be purchased via credit card)\n \n*Light lunch will be provided \n \nDescription\nIf you are a practice or clinical supervisor in the alcohol and other drug sector (or looking to become one)\, this workshop is for you. Gain a deep understanding of the ‘why’ as well as the ‘how’ and ensure that you have the right theoretical and practical foundation skills to offer powerful practice supervision across different contexts and supervisees. \nYou will learn about developing and implementing supervision contracts and plans\, assessing supervisee development needs\, and navigating challenges and roadblocks. \nClick here to book
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/supervision-training/2025-07-02/
LOCATION:Room 2.11\, Level 2\, La Trobe University City Campus\, 360 Collins St\, Melbourne 3000\, Collins Street\, Melbourne\, Melbourne City\, 3000\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Victorian AOD Service Providers Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION:VAADA is inviting you to attend the Victorian AOD Service Providers Conference \nFriday 20 June 2025\n\n\n\n\nThe annual Victorian AOD Service Providers Conference brings together Alcohol and Other Drug Workers\, CEO’s and Managers within State Funded Services to listen to informative key-note presentations\, join break-out sessions\, share practice wisdom\, network and connect with other AOD staff and services. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom Policy to People: Centring Communities in Our Response \nFor the Victorian alcohol and other drugs sector\, getting policy right is absolutely critical. From drug checking and public intoxication to bold plans and strategies\, thoughtfully designed and responsive policy can enable access\, equity\, and dignity for people affected by alcohol and other drugs—while poor policy risks deepening harm and disconnection. \nJoin us at this year’s AOD Service Providers Conference as we explore how to better align policy with the needs and voices of those it ultimately affects. Just as we work to translate policy evidence into meaningful\, person-centred practice\, we must also work in reverse – ensuring that the experiences and aspirations of people with lived and living experience are not only heard\, but are central to shaping future policy directions. \nFrom Policy to People reflects the importance of bridging the gap between public policy making and the realities faced by individuals\, families\, and communities impacted by alcohol and other drugs. The program will feature keynote speakers addressing aspects of this process\, along with breakout sessions that explore the theme in more detail and in relation to specific cohorts and contexts. \nAs always\, the conference provides a valuable opportunity to reconnect with colleagues\, share insights\, and strengthen networks across the AOD sector. \nMore details on speakers and presentations to follow. \nThis will be an in-person event. Registration is essential. \nThe Service Providers Conference is a free event for workers in the Victorian Alcohol and Other Drugs sector.\nPlease note: a ticket cancellation policy now applies; click here for more details.
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/victorian-aod-spc-2025/
LOCATION:Catholic Leadership Centre\, 576 Victoria Parade\, East Melbourne\, VIC\, 3002\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conference,VAADA event
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