capacity building
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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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Mental Health and AOD: Essentials of Practice
- June 15, 2022
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Includes a co-facilitated session with people of lived experience This is a blended training package that includes three on-line modules and two live zoom (face-to-screen – F2S) sessions. This training is an introduction to the key principles of working with clients who experience mental health and substance use/addiction issues. Online Modules released Monday 30 May
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AOD Sector Leaders and Managers: on Identity, Skills and Development. [Report Release]
- March 10, 2022
- Posted by: Julia Daly
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Findings from a recent study highlight the importance of leaders and managers for the optimal operation and thus impact of AOD sector organisations. This webinar will provide an overview of the second of two related reports commissioned by NADA and VAADA: “AOD Sector Leaders and Managers: on Identity, Skills and Development.” Dr Ramon Wenzel, Curtin
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The AOD Sector Workforce: on Engagement, Learning and Wellbeing. [Report Release]
- February 23, 2022
- Posted by: Julia Daly
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Findings from a recent study suggest that there is upward potential to optimise work experiences across the AOD sector and thus opportunity to realise more positive impact. This webinar will provide an overview of the first of two related reports commisioned by NADA and VAADA: “The AOD Sector Workforce: on Engagement, Learning and Wellbeing.” Dr
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‘Healthy Ageing’ / ‘End of Life Care’ for people with drug use experiences (Feb 12, 2020)
- February 12, 2020
- Posted by: Peter Higgs
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As part of a collaboration with the Department of Public Health and the Palliative Care Unit at La Trobe University we invite you to participate in the start of planning for a project that will look to develop knowledge and activities that can improve service delivery for older people with the lived experience of drug
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Capturing Change Masterclass: Monitoring and Evaluation for primary prevention
- November 20, 2019
- Posted by: Caitlyn Wilson
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This full day masterclass aims to build participants’ confidence and skills to undertake effective monitoring and evaluation as part of their primary prevention of violence against women and family violence work. This workshop explores the key theoretical approaches and practice frameworks that guide primary prevention evaluation in Victoria, supporting participants to reflect on their own
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Storytelling for Change: Prevention of Violence Against Women Communication Masterclass
- November 13, 2019
- Posted by: Caitlyn Wilson
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The workshop covers: Key elements of a primary prevention story Ethical considerations developing and sharing stories Tailoring for your audience or setting Key messages and the drivers of violence against women Story crafting techniques and story shapes Who should attend? This workshop is designed for practitioners working in the primary prevention and gender equity sectors.
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Towards Gender Transformative Change: Challenge and Opportunities to Prevent Violence Against Women Practice Masterclass
- October 23, 2019
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What does this workshop cover? the theoretical framework underpinning gender transformative practice and how it applies to our work applying an intersectional lens to our gender transformative practice working with men in transforming masculinities practitioner care and self-care Who should attend? This workshop is designed for experienced practitioners working in the primary prevention and gender