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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260223
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260224
DTSTAMP:20260512T210955
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SUMMARY:Graduate Program of Addictive Behaviours (Semester 1 enrolments close)
DESCRIPTION:Ready to take the next step in your career? Find out more about the Graduate Program of Addictive Behaviours at Monash University! \nEnrolments are now open for online study throughout Australia. Applications for Semester 1 2026 are now open and will close soon after classes begin on 23 February 2026. \nBy enrolling in one of our courses\, you will develop the specialist knowledge and professional skills to support individuals and communities impacted by addiction. \n\nGraduate Certificate of Addictive Behaviours (M4018): 1 year part-time\nGraduate Diploma of Addictive Behaviours (M5022): 2 years part-time\nMaster of Addictive Behaviours (M6014): 2–3 years part-time (depending on entry level\, based on prior qualifications that may reduce study duration)\n\nEach of these online postgraduate courses (with part-time study) builds upon units offered in the previous qualification and provides pathways for further study and postgraduate research opportunities in the field of addiction. \nWhy join? \n\nChoose from a variety of public health electives and shape the course according to your interests or expertise.\nAdvance your career with increased opportunities for leadership roles.\nLearn from leading experts and real-world practitioners.\nGain a postgraduate qualification from a Group of Eight University\, ranked in the top 40 globally.\nMake a measurable impact on people’s lives\n\n  \n👉 Interested? \nWatch our webinar to hear directly from course leaders and students about how this program is transforming careers and communities: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGWkad3H4VI \n  \n‍🎓 Ready to enrol? \nFind out more about all three streams\, with links to enrol\, here: \nhttps://www.turningpoint.org.au/education/programs/higher-education/postgraduate-addictive-behaviours-courses
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/graduate-program-of-addictive-behaviours-semester-1-enrolments-close/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Monash University":MAILTO:tejaswini.patil@monash.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260217T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260217T120000
DTSTAMP:20260512T210955
CREATED:20251217T052132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T040633Z
UID:68825-1771322400-1771329600@www.vaada.org.au
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
ORGANIZER;CN="VAADA":MAILTO:vaada@vaada.org.au
GEO:-25.274398;133.775136
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260113
DTSTAMP:20260512T210955
CREATED:20251218T021700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T021700Z
UID:68836-1768176000-1768262399@www.vaada.org.au
SUMMARY:Graduate Program of Addictive Behaviours (Semester 1 enrolments open)
DESCRIPTION:Ready to take the next step in your career? Find out more about the Graduate Program of Addictive Behaviours at Monash University! \nEnrolments are now open for online study throughout Australia! \nBy enrolling in one of our courses\, you will develop the specialist knowledge and professional skills to support individuals and communities impacted by addiction. \n\nGraduate Certificate of Addictive Behaviours (M4018): 1 year part-time\nGraduate Diploma of Addictive Behaviours (M5022): 2 years part-time\nMaster of Addictive Behaviours (M6014): 2–3 years part-time (depending on entry level\, based on prior qualifications that may reduce study duration)\n\nEach of these online postgraduate courses (with part-time study) builds upon units offered in the previous qualification and provides pathways for further study and postgraduate research opportunities in the field of addiction. \nWhy join? \n\nSelect from a range of public health electives and tailor the course to your interests or areas of expertise.\nAdvance your career with increased opportunities for leadership roles.\nLearn from leading experts and real-world practitioners.\nGain a postgraduate qualification from a Group of Eight University\, ranked in the top 40 globally.\nMake a measurable impact on people’s lives\n\n  \n👉 Interested? \nWatch our webinar to hear directly from course leaders and students about how this program is transforming careers and communities: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGWkad3H4VI \n  \n‍🎓 Ready to enrol? \nFind out more about all three streams\, with links to enrol\, here: \nhttps://www.turningpoint.org.au/education/programs/higher-education/postgraduate-addictive-behaviours-courses
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/graduate-program-of-addictive-behaviours-semester-1-enrolments-open/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Turning Point":MAILTO:info@turningpoint.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251118T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251118T094500
DTSTAMP:20260512T210955
CREATED:20251106T211944Z
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UID:68068-1763456400-1763459100@www.vaada.org.au
SUMMARY:Tuesdays with Nexus 18 November 2025
DESCRIPTION:Topic: \nWhat I Want My Peers to Know: resource insights from AOD\, mental health & harm reduction peer workers on working with people experiencing mental health and substance use \nSpeaker: \nRepresentatives from the NEMHSCA / EMSCHA network will present and share this resource. \nTuesdays with Nexus is a monthly interactive online session. It is an invitation to connect professionally and share information. \nRegister for Tuesdays with Nexus sessions at the link below.
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/tuesdays-with-nexus-18-november-2025/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nexus":MAILTO:nexus@svha.org.au
GEO:-25.274398;133.775136
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251112T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251112T153000
DTSTAMP:20260512T210955
CREATED:20251016T062812Z
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UID:67823-1762939800-1762961400@www.vaada.org.au
SUMMARY:Take Note! Case notes essentials for the alcohol and other drugs sector
DESCRIPTION:Take Note! Case notes essentials for the alcohol and other drugs sector\, presented by Greg Coman \nWorkshop on Wednesday 12th November 2025\, 9:30am – 3:30pm \nAn evidence-based introduction to writing effective\, clinically relevant and legally compliant case notes for the AOD sector\, presented by Greg Coman. \nNOTE: 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. \nThis training aims to enable alcohol and other drug (AOD) workers to understand the benefits of writing effective case notes for them\, their clients\, and their workplace. It will provide the basis for the development of essential skills required for effective case note writing. \nThe online workshop is pitched at an introductory/ beginner level\, but previous participants with some case note writing experience have reported it to be a helpful refresher. It provides: an understanding of what case notes are; an understanding of the importance and benefits of case notes; guidelines for the content and style of case notes; and opportunities to learn and practice effective case note writing. Videos are used throughout to illustrate points. Participants will be introduced to templates they can consider using in their clinical practice. \nGreg Coman PhD is a Counselling Psychologist with over thirty years of experience working in a wide range of mental health settings. His tertiary qualifications reflect his interests in stress\, trauma and problem gambling. Greg undertook his Master of Science degree in psychology\, examining stress and coping amongst Australian police personnel. His PhD thesis examined the efficacy of group telephone counselling for people with gambling difficulties. He has worked as a psychologist in community health\, employee assistance programs and military settings. He has extensive experience in the adult mental health education and training environment and is passionate about providing training to assist clinicians in their work with clients. \nDate: Wednesday 12th November 2025\nTime: 9:30am – 3:30pm\nVenue: Online\nRegister: here\nCost: Free\nEnquiries: tp@turningpoint.org.au \nNOTE: 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. \nCancellation Policy: This training is free; however\, if your circumstances change\, please log in to your Eventbrite account and cancel your registration or email tp@turningpoint.org.au to advise of your inability to complete. \nClick here to subscribe to the Turning Point mailing list
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/take-note-case-notes-essentials-for-the-alcohol-and-other-drugs-sector-workshop-930-to-330/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online,Training,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Turning Point":MAILTO:info@turningpoint.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251106T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251106T140000
DTSTAMP:20260512T210955
CREATED:20251017T043431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T043447Z
UID:67877-1762434000-1762437600@www.vaada.org.au
SUMMARY:Building Recovery Capital: Translating Social Influence into Adolescent Addiction Recovery
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr Emily Hennesy\, Associate Director of the Recovery Research Institute &\nDirector of Biostatistics at the Recovery Research Institute\nStable 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. \nDr. Hennessy’s research bridges developmental science\, social network theory\, and implementation research to understand and strengthen the social foundations of recovery among youth. Her research examines recovery not as an individual journey\, but as a fundamentally social process shaped by peers\, families\, and communities. Drawing on mixed-methods\, observational\, and community-based approaches\, this presentation will discuss how insights from this work inform the design of adolescent-recovery-oriented systems of care and new network-based interventions that translate social influence into measurable recovery outcomes. The goal is to advance an empirically grounded\, socially informed science of recovery that improves treatment outcomes and equity for young people affected by substance use. \nDate: Thursday 6th November 2025\nVenue: Online\nTime: 1:00pm – 2:00pm AEST\nCost: Free\nRegister: click here to register
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/building-recovery-capital-translating-social-influence-into-adolescent-addiction-recovery/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Turning Point":MAILTO:info@turningpoint.org.au
GEO:-25.274398;133.775136
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251022T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251022T144500
DTSTAMP:20260512T210955
CREATED:20251014T214733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T214850Z
UID:67682-1761141600-1761144300@www.vaada.org.au
SUMMARY:Criminalisation vs Care: Experiences and responses to methamphetamine use in Australia
DESCRIPTION:Methamphetamine is one of the most used substances among people who have contact with Australia’s criminal legal system. However\, our understanding of the experiences and drivers of criminal legal system involvement for people who use methamphetamine is limited. In this webinar\, Shelley Walker will present findings of a qualitative study about the harms associated with the criminalisation of methamphetamine use on rural Victorians who smoke methamphetamine and Michael Curtis will present on the incidence and correlates of imprisonment in a cohort of Victorians who smoke methamphetamine. Rebecca McKetin will then provide a brief update of the evidence for treating methamphetamine use disorder\, including progress towards pharmacotherapy options and innovations in other evidence-based treatment options.
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/criminalisation-vs-care-experiences-and-responses-to-methamphetamine-use-in-australia/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Drug Research Institute":MAILTO:ndri@curtin.edu.au
GEO:-25.274398;133.775136
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251007T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251007T120000
DTSTAMP:20260512T210955
CREATED:20250710T055431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T055431Z
UID:65279-1759834800-1759838400@www.vaada.org.au
SUMMARY:Nitazenes – An Emerging Threat
DESCRIPTION:Learn about this strong synthetic opioid being detected in Australia\, its effects and risks associated with overdose and important harm reduction strategies. \nTo register send an email to sdds@monashhealth.org
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/nitazenes-an-emerging-threat/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250815T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250815T170000
DTSTAMP:20260512T210955
CREATED:20250729T225324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T010355Z
UID:65973-1755273600-1755277200@www.vaada.org.au
SUMMARY:VSURF: Public amenity and the North Richmond Medically Supervised Injecting Room - Bianca Whiteside
DESCRIPTION:The Victorian Substance Use Research Forum (VSURF) invites you to attend the August Seminar where Bianca Whiteside (Deakin University and Burnet Institute) will present her work examining public amenity around the North Richmond medically supervised injecting room (MSIR). \nTo register for either online or in-person attendance\, please email: michael.curtis@burnet.edu.au \nAbstract: The North Richmond Medically Supervised Injecting Room (MSIR) has a legislated aim to improve public amenity in the surrounding area. Two extensive reviews during its trial tenure have reported no improvement of public amenity in the area around the MSIR. However\, there is limited data to support this claim. We aimed to document perceived and actual levels of public amenity in the North Richmond area to address the lack of evidence. This presentation will present the results of 1) a scoping review examining definitions of public amenity used in research examining in the impacts drug consumption room\, 2) preliminary results of 24-months of structured observations undertaken local vicinity of the MSIR\, and 3) preliminary results of interviews with local residents and traders who have lived and worked in North Richmond to understand their perception of public amenity in North Richmond. \nBio: Bianca Whiteside began her PhD in July 2022 as a recipient of a Deakin Burnet Research Partnership Scholarship. Bianca’s PhD investigates the link between public amenity and drug consumption rooms\, with a focus on the North Richmond medically supervised injecting room (MSIR) in Melbourne.
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/vsurf-public-amenity-and-the-north-richmond-medically-supervised-injecting-room-bianca-whiteside/
LOCATION:BurnetInstitute\, Commercial Road\, Melbourne\, Melbourne City\, 3004\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Forum,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250730T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250730T201500
DTSTAMP:20260512T210955
CREATED:20250703T023605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T023605Z
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SUMMARY:Integrated Care in Action: A Model for Mental Health and Addiction Treatment
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Hamilton Centre and MHPN. \nAt this webinar\, the panel will aim to identify why and how an integrated interdisciplinary response will support better outcomes for Alcohol and other Drug presentations in the context of co-occurring and/or co-existing physical health\, mental health\, housing\, forensic\, interpersonal\, vocational\, and/or psychosocial challenges; and offer tips and strategies that may mitigate the hurdles and maximise the enablers to integrated interdisciplinary care. \n\n\n\n\nLearning outcomes\n\n\n\nDescribe why and how Alcohol and other Drug (AoD) presentations are often complex and require integrated\, interdisciplinary responses.\nIdentify the barriers and enablers to effective interdisciplinary care for AoD presentations.\nDistinguish how different disciplines can contribute meaningfully to integrated care for people with AoD concerns.\nOutline the tips and strategies shared by the interdisciplinary panel of AoD experts
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/integrated-care-in-action-a-model-for-mental-health-and-addiction-treatment/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hamilton Centre":MAILTO:info@hamiltoncentre.org.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250626
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250627
DTSTAMP:20260512T210955
CREATED:20250415T010107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T010107Z
UID:61636-1750896000-1750982399@www.vaada.org.au
SUMMARY:SMART Recovery Facilitator Training - Youth Extension Module
DESCRIPTION:An extension module to our SMART Facilitator Training \, this program has been designed in collaboration with youth and youth organisations to ensure we offer a SMART program relevant to young people. \nSCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/smart-recovery-facilitator-training-youth-extension-module/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="SMART Recovery Australia":MAILTO:smartrecovery@srau.org.au
GEO:-25.274398;133.775136
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250624
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250626
DTSTAMP:20260512T210955
CREATED:20250415T004625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T004625Z
UID:61601-1750723200-1750895999@www.vaada.org.au
SUMMARY:SMART Recovery Facilitator Training
DESCRIPTION:SMART Recovery Facilitator Training is a two day course designed to teach you everything you need to know to start facilitating you own SMART Recovery meeting. \nSCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/smart-recovery-facilitator-training-5/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online,Training
ORGANIZER;CN="SMART Recovery Australia":MAILTO:smartrecovery@srau.org.au
GEO:-25.274398;133.775136
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250527T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250527T163000
DTSTAMP:20260512T210955
CREATED:20250424T004208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T221243Z
UID:61844-1748349000-1748363400@www.vaada.org.au
SUMMARY:Forensic Fundamentals Training (1/2 day)
DESCRIPTION:Forensic Fundamentals is a half-day online forensic clinical training session for Victorian Alcohol and other Drug Workers. \nLearning Outcomes \nThe Forensic Fundamentals training session will provide attendees with information and clinical skills for working with forensic clients. The aim of the training is to enhance key clinical skills to enable clinicians to better work with forensic clients and the capability of clinicians to work collaboratively with Justice colleagues managing forensic clients in the community. \nWhat is covered? \nThis training will cover the following learning outcomes: \n\nIncreased knowledge to support forensic practice\, in the following areas:\n\n– The RNR model of offender-rehabilitation; \n– The links between AOD use and offending; \n– Building motivation in forensic clients; \n– Treatment interfering behaviours when managing forensic clients; \n– The importance of setting boundaries with clients; \n– Strategies to increase safety; \n– The value of clinical supervision and reflective practice; \n– Stress management and self-care; \n– Applying collaborative practice; \n– Information sharing in forensic contexts. \n\nSkills-practice in Managing treatment interfering behaviours and managing aggression in forensic clients.\nAwareness of the Forensic Fundamentals Resource Website to support ongoing learning for their work with forensic clients.
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/forensic-fundamentals-training-1-2-day-13/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250522T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250626T200000
DTSTAMP:20260512T210955
CREATED:20250512T025327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T025327Z
UID:63584-1747936800-1750968000@www.vaada.org.au
SUMMARY:LYFT UP YOUR FAMILY (LUYF) GROUP
DESCRIPTION:Linking Youth and Family Together (LYFT) provides a unique family-systems approach to the drug and alcohol treatment of young people aged 12 to 25 years\, to develop positive ways of communicating and problem solving. This led to the creation of the LUYF group\, where other parents/caregivers can connect\, learn\, and share from their experiences when supporting a young person. \n\nAre you concerned about your young person’s risk-taking behaviours? \n\n\nAre you struggling to communicate with your young person? \n\n\nAre you tired of the yelling? \n\nDATES:  Starting 22.05.2025  \nWHEN:  Thursday evenings for 6 weeks  \nTIME: 6:00pm – 8:00pm  \nWHERE:  Online – via Microsoft Teams  \nCOST:  FREE – Bookings essential  \nQuestions or queries:\nAny parent or caregiver of a young person who uses substances\, can self-refer to the program. Contact the team for a referral form on LYFT.Southern@anglicarevic.org.au or the LYFT team can be reached at Anglicare Frankston on (03) 9781 6700. 
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/lyft-up-your-family-luyf-group/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Groups,Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="AnglicareVictoria":MAILTO:LYFT.Southern@anglicarevic.org.au
GEO:-25.274398;133.775136
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250519T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250519T163000
DTSTAMP:20260512T210955
CREATED:20250422T045929Z
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UID:61751-1747647000-1747672200@www.vaada.org.au
SUMMARY:Advanced AOD Training – Monday 19th of May 2025 (full day)
DESCRIPTION:Advanced AOD Forensics is one-day online clinical training for experienced drug and alcohol clinicians working with forensic clients. \nLearning Outcomes \nAdvanced AOD Forensics training is targeted at senior AOD clinicians working with forensic clients presenting with multiple complexities\, including personality disorders\, severe mental health issues\, and other co morbidities which present in addition to significant AOD use. \nThe training is delivered by experienced forensic psychologists and provides knowledge and skills for working with the most complex forensic clients in AOD settings. \nWhat is covered? \nThis training will cover the below learning outcomes: \n  \n\nIdentification and discussion of the key challenges in working with complex forensic clients.\nIncreased knowledge and understanding of some of the complexities associated with the\ntreatment of forensic AOD clients and practical strategies about how to respond to these.\nIncreased knowledge on how to work safely with complex forensic AOD clients including\nthose who have committed violent and sexual offences.\nOpportunities to apply learning to your own practice using case examples and group discussion exercises.\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/advanced-aod-training-monday-19th-of-may-2025-full-day/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250506T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250506T163000
DTSTAMP:20260512T210955
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SUMMARY:Advanced AOD Training – Tuesday 6th of May 2025 (full day)
DESCRIPTION:Advanced AOD Forensics is one-day online clinical training for experienced drug and alcohol clinicians working with forensic clients. \nLearning Outcomes \nAdvanced AOD Forensics training is targeted at senior AOD clinicians working with forensic clients presenting with multiple complexities\, including personality disorders\, severe mental health issues\, and other co morbidities which present in addition to significant AOD use. \nThe training is delivered by experienced forensic psychologists and provides knowledge and skills for working with the most complex forensic clients in AOD settings. \nWhat is covered? \nThis training will cover the below learning outcomes: \n  \n\nIdentification and discussion of the key challenges in working with complex forensic clients.\nIncreased knowledge and understanding of some of the complexities associated with the\ntreatment of forensic AOD clients and practical strategies about how to respond to these.\nIncreased knowledge on how to work safely with complex forensic AOD clients including\nthose who have committed violent and sexual offences.\nOpportunities to apply learning to your own practice using case examples and group discussion exercises.\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/advanced-aod-training-tuesday-6th-of-may-2025-full-day/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250416T153000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250416T163000
DTSTAMP:20260512T210955
CREATED:20250415T231945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T232039Z
UID:61650-1744817400-1744821000@www.vaada.org.au
SUMMARY:National Family Violence Election Forum
DESCRIPTION:No to Violence presents a national forum where domestic\, family and sexual violence political leaders take to a national stage to share their vision for ending family violence and answering your questions! \n\nAmanda Rishworth MP\, Minister for Social Services (ALP)\nKerrynne Liddle\, MP Shadow Minister for Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention (LNP)\nSenator Larissa Waters\, Spokesperson on Women and Gendered Violence (Greens)\nZoe Daniel MP\, Member for Goldstein (Independent)\n\nModerated by leading journalist Kristine Ziwica\, this is a rare opportunity to hear from political leaders and join in the national conversation! \nForum Details: \nWhere: Online When: Wednesday\, 16 April 2025 Time: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM (AEST)\nRegister here: https://lnkd.in/ekaECkdY \nCan’t make the live event? Register anyway to receive the recording.
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/national-family-violence-election-forum/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Forum
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ORGANIZER;CN="No to Violence":MAILTO:communications@ntv.org.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250416
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250417
DTSTAMP:20260512T210955
CREATED:20250406T233730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250406T233730Z
UID:61402-1744761600-1744847999@www.vaada.org.au
SUMMARY:SMART RECOVERY FACILITATOR TRAINING – Inside Out Extension
DESCRIPTION:SMART Recovery Facilitator Training is a two-day course designed to teach you everything you need to know to start facilitating your own SMART Recovery meeting. \nSCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE!!!
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/smart-recovery-facilitator-training-inside-out-extension-2/
LOCATION:Online
GEO:-25.274398;133.775136
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250415T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250416T163000
DTSTAMP:20260512T210955
CREATED:20250406T233805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250406T233805Z
UID:61359-1744709400-1744821000@www.vaada.org.au
SUMMARY:SMART Recovery Facilitator training
DESCRIPTION:SMART Recovery Facilitator Training is a two-day online course designed to teach you everything you need to know to start facilitating your own SMART Recovery meeting…\nSCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE!!!\nEmail – smartrecovery@srau.org.au
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/smart-recovery-facilitator-training-4/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="SMART Recovery Australia":MAILTO:smartrecovery@srau.org.au
GEO:-25.274398;133.775136
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250415T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250415T094500
DTSTAMP:20260512T210955
CREATED:20250406T233525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250406T233525Z
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SUMMARY:Tuesdays with Nexus 15 April 2025
DESCRIPTION:Topic: \nBetter Health and Housing Program: Lessons Learnt \nSpeaker: \nJacqui Garbett\, Team Leader\, St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne \nTuesdays with Nexus is a monthly interactive online session. It is an invitation to connect professionally and share information. \nRegister for Tuesdays with Nexus sessions at the link below.
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/tuesdays-with-nexus-15-april-2025/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nexus":MAILTO:nexus@svha.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250327T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250327T150000
DTSTAMP:20260512T210955
CREATED:20250311T063121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T063121Z
UID:60802-1743082200-1743087600@www.vaada.org.au
SUMMARY:Best Practices for AOD Services in Media Engagement and Lived and Living Experience Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:Lived and living experience of alcohol and other drug (AOD) use are frequently featured in media reporting. While these accounts can challenge stereotypes\, media coverage often stigmatises AOD issues\, leading to negative outcomes for those involved. \nThe event showcases a new resource developed by AADC to support best practices in AOD services when approached by the media for access to lived and living experience. \nIt also features a panel of experts discussing AOD\, stigma\, media portrayals and in the context of an upcoming Federal election\, how the risk to those sharing their lived and living experience stories can be minimised when participating in sector advocacy.
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/best-practices-for-aod-services-in-media-engagement-and-lived-and-living-experience-storytelling/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Conference,Online,Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Australian Alcohol and other Drugs Council":MAILTO:contact@aadc.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250321T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250321T133000
DTSTAMP:20260512T210955
CREATED:20250219T034253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T034253Z
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SUMMARY:Talking Point: Gender differences in substance use disorders: Implications for treatment\, presented by Dr Shelly Greenfield\, MD\, MPH.
DESCRIPTION:Gender differences in substance use disorders: Implications for treatment\, presented by Dr Shelly Greenfield\, MD\, MPH. \nThis presentation will review trends in the epidemiology of gender differences in the prevalence of substance use and substance use disorders in the U.S. . New data from a community survey of women (18-70 years) and substance use patterns and potential correlates in the U.S. will be presented. There will then be presentation of the evidence for the telescoping course of alcohol use disorders in females and a brief review of the physiology contributing to this illness trajectory. \nThere will be a brief overview of the risks for substance use disorders in women and the role of gender-specific therapies in treating women with substance use disorders. The presentation will then present the indications and evidence for the Women’s Recovery Group (WRG)\, an evidence-based manualized gender-specific group therapy for women with substance use disorders that is now disseminated into clinical practice. It will then present new research examining digital adaptations of the WRG. \nShelly F. Greenfield\, MD\, MPH is Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and the Kristine M. Trustey Endowed Chair of Psychiatry at McLean Hospital where she also serves as the Chief Academic Officer. She is the Chief of the Division of Women’s Mental Health and the Director of Clinical and Health Services Research and Education in the Alcohol\, Drug and Addiction Treatment Program at McLean Hospital. She is the Mary Beth and Chris Gordon Fellow at the Harvard Radcliffe Institute (2024-2025) where she is studying gender differences in substance use disorders. \nDr. Greenfield is an addiction psychiatrist\, clinician and researcher. She has served as Principal Investigator and Co-Investigator on federally funded research focusing on treatment for substance use disorders\, gender differences in substance disorders\, and health services for substance disorders. She received a National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)-funded career award in substance use disorder patient oriented research (2005-2016). Funded by grants from NIH/NIDA\, she developed and tested a new manual-based group therapy for women with substance use disorders\, the Women’s Recovery Group (WRG). The WRG is an evidence-based treatment and the manual for dissemination was published in 2016\, Treating Women with Substance Use Disorders: The Women’s Recovery Group Manual. She is Past President of the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry and past chair of the American Psychiatric Association’s Council on Addiction Psychiatry. She served as Editor-in-Chief of the Harvard Review of Psychiatry for 16 years (2002-2018). \nDr. Greenfield was a member of the Advisory Committee on Services for Women for the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (2011-2017) and a member of the NIH/NIDA National Advisory Council on Drug Abuse (2021-2024). She has been elected to the American College of Psychiatrists and the College on Problems of Drug Dependence\, and is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. She received the R. Brinkley Smithers Distinguished Scientist Award from the American Society of Addiction Medicine\, Harvard Medical School’s A. Clifford Barger Award for Excellence in Mentoring\, the Stuart A. Hauser Award for Mentoring from the Harvard Medical School Department of Psychiatry\, and the 2022 Dean’s Award for Community Service for the Mass General Brigham/McLean Hospital Outreach Program with Indian Health Service for service to the Northern Navajo Medical Center in Shiprock\, New Mexico. \nDate: Friday 21st March 2025 – ONLINE \nVenue: Online \nTime: 12:30pm – 1:30pm AEDT \nCost: Free \nClick here to subscribe to the Turning Point mailing list
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/talking-point-gender-differences-in-substance-use-disorders-implications-for-treatment-presented-by-dr-shelly-greenfield-md-mph/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Turning Point":MAILTO:info@turningpoint.org.au
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