drugs
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Overdose Awareness Event – Public Health Approaches to Overdose
- September 7, 2023
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Dear Sector colleagues and partners To conclude our week of events marking International Overdose Awareness Day, the Department of Health’s #IOAD2023 Committee are delighted to host a 60 minute learning session with special guests Assoc Prof Jennifer Schumann and intensive care paramedic Richard Armour. Jenn Schumann (Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine; Monash University) will be presenting the
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Alcohol and Other Drugs In Practice
- June 15, 2023
- Posted by: Catherine Beed
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This This course is the next level after Foundations in AOD. Participants will look further into Harm minimisation principles and how to apply them, Referral pathways & understanding what they are and when a referral should take place. What supports are available for families. We will look at basic Motivational Interviewing and why it is
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Foundations Of Alcohol and Other Drugs
- May 25, 2023
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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 an 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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Alcohol and Other Drugs In Practice
- April 13, 2023
- Posted by: Catherine Beed
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This course is the next level after Foundations of Alcohol and Other Drugs. During our AOD in Practice training, participants will look further into harm minimisation principles and how to apply them, referral pathways and understanding what they are and when a referral should take place, and what supports are available for families. We will
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BreakThrough – Families Understanding Addiction: Recovery for everyone
- March 22, 2023
- Posted by: Lauren Zelunka
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Overview Since 2015, this unique program has helped family members across Victoria better understand addictive behaviours, improve communication and wellbeing, and access appropriate support networks. BreakThrough offers practical strategies and provides an opportunity for family/friends/partners of people with addictive behaviours to connect and learn from each other. Online BreakThrough sessions go for 1 hour and
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Alcohol and Other Drugs In Practice
- March 16, 2023
- Posted by: Catherine Beed
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This This course is the next level after Foundations in AOD. Participants will look further into Harm minimisation principles and how to apply them, Referral pathways & understanding what they are and when a referral should take place. What supports are available for families. We will look at basic Motivational Interviewing and why it is
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BreakThrough – Families Understanding Addiction: Communicating with Confidence
- March 15, 2023
- Posted by: Lauren Zelunka
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Overview Since 2015, this unique program has helped family members across Victoria better understand addictive behaviours, improve communication and wellbeing, and access appropriate support networks. BreakThrough offers practical strategies and provides an opportunity for family/friends/partners of people with addictive behaviours to connect and learn from each other. Online BreakThrough sessions go for 1 hour and
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BreakThrough – Families Understanding Addiction: Boundaries & Safety Plans
- March 8, 2023
- Posted by: Lauren Zelunka
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Overview Since 2015, this unique program has helped family members across Victoria better understand addictive behaviours, improve communication and wellbeing, and access appropriate support networks. BreakThrough offers practical strategies and provides an opportunity for family/friends/partners of people with addictive behaviours to connect and learn from each other. Online BreakThrough sessions go for 1 hour and
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BreakThrough – Families Understanding Addiction: Family Relationships
- March 1, 2023
- Posted by: Lauren Zelunka
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Overview Since 2015, this unique program has helped family members across Victoria better understand addictive behaviours, improve communication and wellbeing, and access appropriate support networks. BreakThrough offers practical strategies and provides an opportunity for family/friends/partners of people with addictive behaviours to connect and learn from each other. Online BreakThrough sessions go for 1 hour and
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Online HEPReady Essentials Accredited Course
- February 23, 2023
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Update your essential knowledge on viral hepatitis and liver conditions Did you know? An estimated 335,000 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. 1 in 5 people living with chronic hepatitis C have not been diagnosed and