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  • Advanced Forensic AOD Training
    • August 16, 2022
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    Are you a Victorian AOD worker? If so, you are eligible for this complimentary training. As part of the implementation of the new Forensic Alcohol and Other Drugs Treatment Service Delivery Model and Victoria’s Alcohol and Other Drugs Workforce Strategy 2018‑2022, three new state-funded forensic specific training courses for alcohol and other drug (AOD) clinicians

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  • Forensic Fundamentals Training
    • August 4, 2022
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    Are you a Victorian AOD worker? If so, you are eligible for this complimentary training. As part of the implementation of the new Forensic Alcohol and Other Drugs Treatment Service Delivery Model and Victoria’s Alcohol and Other Drugs Workforce Strategy 2018‑2022, three new state-funded forensic specific training courses for alcohol and other drug (AOD) clinicians

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  • Motivational Interviewing: The Benefits of MI in Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drug Practice
    • July 28, 2022
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    Kevan Myers from Nexus Dual Diagnosis Consultation Service and Steve West from Eastern Dual Diagnosis Service will draw on practice wisdom and research to explore how MI can augment and enhance practice. Kevan and Steve have collaborated for over ten years running Motivational Interviewing courses for a cross section of professional groups and settings. Who

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  • Working Better Together: A Shared Vision for AOD and Mental Health
    • July 18, 2022
    • Posted by: Julia Daly
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    Victorian AOD + Mental Health Collaborative Service Providers’ Conference   Monday, 18th July 2022 (Please note this is a rescheduled date for the conference originally scheduled on 24th June 2022) Catholic Leadership Centre, East Melbourne (and streamed online via ZOOM) The Victorian Alcohol and Drug Association (VAADA) and Mental Health Victoria (MHV) are pleased to

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  • Reasons for Use Package 2022
    • June 30, 2022
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    The Reasons For Use Package is an evidence-based resource that supports integrated treatment. Service users and staff across mental health, housing and alcohol and other drugs services have found using the RFUP increases staff knowledge and confidence and this in turn leads to improve service user outcomes. Hear stories directly from practice. Who should attend?

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  • Support. Don’t Punish 2022 Night of Enlightenment and Entertainment
    • June 25, 2022
    • Posted by: DrugPolicyAust
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    You are invited to an exclusive AOD double feature at the iconic Astor Theatre to celebrate Support. Don’t Punish day on Saturday 25th June. In conjunction with other leading AOD organisations, Drug Policy Australia is screening a double feature of The Fix, and Elvis a classic Australian film starring Health Ledger and Geoffrey Rush in

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  • Introduction to Alcohol and Other Drugs 
    • June 23, 2022
    • Posted by: Catherine Beed
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    Participants will be able to identify the most common drugs and substances encountered in the community/workplace and how they impact the individual. Gaining an understanding of the reasons why individuals may turn to substances, participants will learn strategies to communicate effectively with individuals under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The concept of Harm Reduction/Minimisation

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  • Free Online HEPReady Essentials Accredited Course – June 15
    • June 15, 2022
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    Update your essential knowledge on viral hepatitis and liver conditions   Did you know? An estimated 340,000 people in Australia are living with hepatitis B or hepatitis C. More than 70% of people living with chronic hepatitis B are not receiving care. It is estimated that 1 in 5 people living with chronic hepatitis C

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  • Forensic Youth AOD Training June 2022
    • June 7, 2022
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    Forensic Youth AOD Workforce Training A two-day advanced forensic clinical training course (split over four days) targeted at senior AOD clinicians working with forensic youth clients presenting with highly complex needs. This training will cover the below learning outcomes: Understanding the Youth Justice System in Victoria Substance use and offending in youth justice client Forensic assessment,

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  • ADRIA webinar: Reviewing evidence for grant writing
    • May 25, 2022
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    Learn how to review evidence efficiently, effectively and with purpose. In this webinar Dr Paul Kellner will discuss key strategies for compiling and reviewing academic and non-academic evidence effectively to support funding applications. Dr Kellner specialises in working outside of academia. This webinar is tailored for those without a background in research and will focus

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