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March 2022
BreakThrough: Families understanding addiction: Recovery perspective with Rory
Rory has been in recovery for 6 years, and is our special guest speaker for this week. Rory will talk about his drivers for change, the strategies he employed to help with his recovery, the role family and/or other supporters played in his recovery, and the services/programs he found helpful. Rory welcomes questions and discussion from the audience.
Find out more »The How and Why of Motivational Interviewing
Understand what really makes motivational interviewing tick Gain core motivational interviewing skills and a deep understanding of the spirit and philosophy of motivational interviewing in this interactive online workshop so you can adapt it to any client or situation. Motivational interviewing is an essential skill for alcohol and other drug workers that has a powerful impact on change. We use demonstrations, clinical anecdotes and practice so you walk away with real skills you can apply immediately. Learning outcomes: Find out…
Find out more »AOD Sector Leaders and Managers: on Identity, Skills and Development. [Report Release]
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 University, will highlight findings and discuss implications as they relate to AOD sector leaders, peak bodies, and government entities. In this webinar, you will explore:…
Find out more »Online Support and Education for Family/Friends who Care for People at Risk of Overdose
Odyssey House Victoria is now delivering a series of online SMART Recovery Support and Education groups for Family and Friends who live with or care for people living with the risk of overdose. Due to current COVID circumstances, this will be run on Zoom The groups will be offered every Tuesday for 8 weeks. Each session will cover a module of the SMART Recovery education and support program. These modules are: Session 1: Finding the Motivation to Change Session 2:…
Find out more »BreakThrough: Understanding addiction
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 support, and provides an opportunity for family/friends/partners of people with addictive behaviours to connect and learn from each other. This session includes information about models of addiction, how drugs impact the brain and the role of dopamine, and how family members can stay connected to their loved ones.
Find out more »Working with Families In Alcohol and Other Drug Settings
Gain advanced clinical practice skills in working with families Work more effectively with families and carers of people who use alcohol and other drugs, whether the person using drugs is in treatment or not. This workshop focuses on the impact of alcohol and other drugs on families and models of responding using principles of Jim Orford’s stress-strain-information-coping-support model. You will find out how to blend strategies from family therapy, motivational interviewing and cognitive behaviour therapy into effective treatment when working…
Find out more »Online Support and Education for Family/Friends who Care for People at Risk of Overdose
Odyssey House Victoria is now delivering a series of online SMART Recovery Support and Education groups for Family and Friends who live with or care for people living with the risk of overdose. Due to current COVID circumstances, this will be run on Zoom The groups will be offered every Tuesday for 8 weeks. Each session will cover a module of the SMART Recovery education and support program. These modules are: Session 1: Finding the Motivation to Change Session 2:…
Find out more »BreakThrough: Addiction and mental health
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 support, and provides an opportunity for family/friends/partners of people with addictive behaviours to connect and learn from each other. This session includes information about the effects of drugs on mental health, different types of mental health disorders and their impact on the family, and strategies for how family members can stay…
Find out more »Trauma Informed Care
Respond sensitively and effectively to people who have experienced trauma A large proportion of people in alcohol and other drug treatment have experienced trauma as a child or adult. In this interactive online workshop, learn how to deliver alcohol and other drug treatment in a trauma informed way to improve outcomes. You will also learn about strategies to make sure your whole service is trauma informed, so it effectively supports your individual client work. Learning outcomes: Understand trauma and its…
Find out more »Single Session Thinking in Practice
This live-stream online half-day implementation focused training is the practice companion to The Bouverie Centre’s Single Session Thinking (SST) self-paced online course. SST involves approaching the first session as if it will be the last, whilst creating opportunities for further work if requested by the client. This live-streamed training is designed to consolidate your SST knowledge and enhance the application of these ideas in your clinical practice.
Find out more »Making addiction a national priority – the need to end stigma
This year the Monash Addiction Research Centre is launching a new webinar series focusing on changing the conversation around addiction. The webinars will be held quarterly, bringing together a range of experts and voices to discuss and unpack current issues. Join us for our first webinar Making addiction a national priority - the need to end stigma on Tuesday, 29 March from 11am - 12pm. You’ll hear from a panel of experts and people with lived experience discussing what we…
Find out more »Online Support and Education for Family/Friends who Care for People at Risk of Overdose
Odyssey House Victoria is now delivering a series of online SMART Recovery Support and Education groups for Family and Friends who live with or care for people living with the risk of overdose. Due to current COVID circumstances, this will be run on Zoom The groups will be offered every Tuesday for 8 weeks. Each session will cover a module of the SMART Recovery education and support program. These modules are: Session 1: Finding the Motivation to Change Session 2:…
Find out more »BreakThrough: Family relationships
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 support, and provides an opportunity for family/friends/partners of people with addictive behaviours to connect and learn from each other. This session includes information about the stages of change model, family roles and helpful behaviours, and strategies for how to stay connected to loved ones.
Find out more »Systemic Family Work After Family Violence
This live-stream course, presented by The Bouverie Centre, assists healthcare and welfare practitioners work systemically with families (non-offending parent, children, grandparents, etc) in the aftermath of domestic and family violence.
Find out more »Free Webinar: How are services providing care for people with co-occurring AOD and mental health needs?
The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use at the University of Sydney has been funded by the Australian Government Department of Health to develop a series of on-demand webinars on evidence-based practice. Comorbidity Project webinars are freely available and focus on building capacity in relation to evidence-based practice approaches to the management and treatment of co-occurring alcohol and other drug (AOD) and mental health conditions. Attendees can register for our upcoming webinar below. All previous webinars…
Find out more »April 2022
Rescheduled: FREE Tri-Peaks Webinar – Brief Intervention for Substance Use Disorders
Dear colleagues, The Tri-Peaks webinar: ‘Brief Intervention for Substance Use Disorders’ by Dr Erin Kelly has been rescheduled for the 12-1pm, Tuesday 5th of April. Apologies for having to postpone this. Dr Kelly is a practising clinical psychologist and a Research Fellow at The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use at the University of Sydney where she leads a program of research focused on the use of brief intervention for the prevention of substance use and…
Find out more »BreakThrough: Boundaries and safety plans
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 support, and provides an opportunity for family/friends/partners of people with addictive behaviours to connect and learn from each other. This session includes information about setting boundaries, how to say no, safety planning, de-escalation and other strategies for how to stay connected to loved ones.
Find out more »BreakThrough: Communicating with confidence
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 support, and provides an opportunity for family/friends/partners of people with addictive behaviours to connect and learn from each other. This session includes information about improving communication and assertiveness, encouraging change, and how to stay connected to loved ones.
Find out more »BreakThrough: Recovery for everyone
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 support, and provides an opportunity for family/friends/partners of people with addictive behaviours to connect and learn from each other. This session includes information about recovery for self and loved ones, coping with relapse, the importance of self-care, and how family members can stay connected to their loved ones.
Find out more »BreakThrough special event: Three Sides of the Coin
Three Sides of the Coin, a gambling harm project, uses storytelling and theatre to destigmatise and deshame gambling, and reframe it as a public health issue. Performed by people with a lived experience of gambling and/or those impacted by gambling harm, Three Sides of the Coin acts as a stimulus for discussion about the often hidden impacts of gambling and its links to AOD addiction, mental illness, family violence and crime. Participants are invited to a join this ‘lived experience’…
Find out more »Integrating Motivational Interviewing and CBT
Effectively blend motivational interviewing and CBT to achieve better client outcomes Boost your effectiveness with clients by seamlessly integrating these two key approaches in alcohol and other drug treatment. Through this interactive one-day workshop, you learn where these two core approaches overlap and where they are unique and how to move seamlessly between them. Learning outcomes: Understand motivation and why people change, and the impacts on treatment outcomes Describe how motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioural therapy can work in unison…
Find out more »Free Comorbidity Project Webinar: Treating co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders using tools from CBT
The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use at the University of Sydney has been funded by the Australian Government Department of Health to develop a series of on-demand webinars on evidence-based practice. Comorbidity Project webinars are freely available and focus on building capacity in relation to evidence-based practice approaches to the management and treatment of co-occurring alcohol and other drug (AOD) and mental health conditions. You can register for our upcoming webinar below. All previous webinars are freely…
Find out more »May 2022
Families and Trauma Work: Integrating Key Ideas from Individual & Systemic Practice
This 2-day course, presented by The Bouverie Centre, integrates theoretical and practical ideas from both individually oriented and systemic approaches when working with families and individuals where there has been trauma.
Find out more »BreakThrough: Families undertanding addiction
Since 2015, BreakThrough: Families understanding addiction has helped family members across Victoria better understand drug use, improve communication and wellbeing, and access appropriate support networks. BreakThrough offers practical strategies and support, and provides an opportunity for family members to connect and learn from each other. Sessions are online via Zoom and go for 1 hour.
Find out more »Introduction to Narrative Therapy with Families
Presented by The Bouverie Centre, this course provides a practice-based introduction to the school of Narrative Therapy founded by Michael White and David Epston. You will have the opportunity to discuss its principles, philosophies and concepts, and how they compare to other models, as well as practice some of these techniques.
Find out more »BreakThrough: Families undertanding addiction
Since 2015, BreakThrough: Families understanding addiction has helped family members across Victoria better understand drug use, improve communication and wellbeing, and access appropriate support networks. BreakThrough offers practical strategies and support, and provides an opportunity for family members to connect and learn from each other. Sessions are online via Zoom and go for 1 hour.
Find out more »Families & The AOD System with Family Drug Support
Families want change in drug policy. They are smart, informed and impatient for a health-based response. There is strong support for a reform agenda around drug policy which better reflects the knowledge and work of families in supporting their loved ones. At this month’s forum, Family Drug Support’s (FDS) Chloe Span presents on the findings from FDS’s ‘Time for Change’ report and Harm Reduction Australia’s Biennial Stakeholder Survey. AOD Youth Worker Horace willl talk about drug treatment in Victoria and…
Find out more »Working Relationally with Borderline Personality Disorder
This live-streamed online course, presented by The Bouverie Centre, will consider the significance and challenges of the relational system in responding to BPD/complex needs. We will consider the value of working mindfully, relationally and collaboratively in supporting sufferers, supporters/carers, family relationships and ourselves.
Find out more »Carers Can Ask
Carers Can Ask (CCA) was developed by Nexus as a treatment and discharge resource, through working with a range of carers, staff and services. The CCA resource has a list of useful questions which carers of people with mental health and substance use issues may like to ask. The information session will cover the history of the resource and it’s intended uses. Who should attend? Anyone who wants to know about a resource designed to assist carers/ family/ supporters to…
Find out more »BreakThrough: Families undertanding addiction
Since 2015, BreakThrough: Families understanding addiction has helped family members across Victoria better understand drug use, improve communication and wellbeing, and access appropriate support networks. BreakThrough offers practical strategies and support, and provides an opportunity for family members to connect and learn from each other. Sessions are online via Zoom and go for 1 hour.
Find out more »Responding to Trauma in Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment
Deepen your understanding of trauma and gain real skills in managing trauma-related symptoms in alcohol and other drug practice settings Building on our trauma-informed training, this workshop will give you a step up in responding to trauma. You will learn how to recognise the biopsychosocial impacts of trauma and integrate recovery-oriented interventions into your alcohol and other drug work. You’ll also find out about the possible impacts on you, and how to look after yourself when working with people with…
Find out more »BreakThrough: Families undertanding addiction
Since 2015, BreakThrough: Families understanding addiction has helped family members across Victoria better understand drug use, improve communication and wellbeing, and access appropriate support networks. BreakThrough offers practical strategies and support, and provides an opportunity for family members to connect and learn from each other. Sessions are online via Zoom and go for 1 hour.
Find out more »VAADA Webinar: Addressing COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among people in Australia who regularly inject drugs
A 90-minute webinar hosted by VAADA, presented by Olivia Price and Professor Lisa Maher Click here to register It has been just over one year since the COVID-19 vaccine rollout commenced in Australia and over 95% of Australians aged 12 years and older are now fully vaccinated. However, there are some less vocal, disadvantaged populations who still require targeted efforts to increase uptake. This 90-minute webinar will highlight the importance of getting vaccinated for PWID, describe potential barriers to vaccination,…
Find out more »INTERSECTION OF AOD AND ELDER ABUSE
Key Take Aways: Elder Abuse is not just neglect but can be financial abuse, psychological abuse and physical abuse The relationship between AOD and Elder Abuse Special Challenge when the individual experiencing the abuse/violence is not your client
Find out more »June 2022
BreakThrough: Families undertanding addiction
Since 2015, BreakThrough: Families understanding addiction has helped family members across Victoria better understand drug use, improve communication and wellbeing, and access appropriate support networks. BreakThrough offers practical strategies and support, and provides an opportunity for family members to connect and learn from each other. Sessions are online via Zoom and go for 1 hour.
Find out more »Free Information Session: Rural and Regional Community Mental Health and AOD Services Workforce Incentive Scheme
Register to attend: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/rural-and-regional-mhaod-workforce-incentives-scheme-information-session-tickets-342494920527 Information session for Victorian regional and rural Community Mental Health and Alcohol and other Drugs (AOD) services. The 2021-22 state budget allocated funding to establish a rural and regional workforce incentive scheme. This will support rural and regional Community Mental Health and AOD Services with grants to enhance recruitment packages to include costs for relocation, upskilling etc. State funded community mental health and AOD services in rural and regional areas that are experiencing recruitment difficulties will…
Find out more »Superskills For Supervisors
Build your leadership skills and contribute to the next generation of practitioners The key to great practice is great supervision. If you are a practice or clinical supervisor in the alcohol and other drug sector or want to become one, and you are ready for your next professional challenge, this workshop is for you. Gain a deep understanding of the ‘why’ as well as the ‘what’ and ensure that you have the right theoretical and practical foundation skills to offer…
Find out more »Forensic Youth AOD Training June 2022
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, case formulation and treatment planning Confidentiality, consent and documentation Managing treatment interfering behaviours and boundaries Trauma informed care Self-care in the forensic context Scheduled Sessions:…
Find out more »BreakThrough: Families undertanding addiction
Since 2015, BreakThrough: Families understanding addiction has helped family members across Victoria better understand drug use, improve communication and wellbeing, and access appropriate support networks. BreakThrough offers practical strategies and support, and provides an opportunity for family members to connect and learn from each other. Sessions are online via Zoom and go for 1 hour.
Find out more »No Bullshit Therapy in Practice
This half-day live stream workshop, presented by The Bouverie Centre, complements our No Bullshit Therapy (NBT) self-paced online course. It supports the content of the self-paced online modules by building on your existing knowledge of NBT as a way to work respectfully with all people, including those reluctant to engage.
Find out more »Mental Health and AOD: Essentials of Practice
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 2022 Live Session One (face to screen) Wednesday 15 June 2022 9.30am - 11.30am Live Session Two (face to screen Wednesday 22 June 2022 9.30am…
Find out more »Help! I’ve Been Subpoenaed!
Do you know what to say and do if you are subpoenaed to appear in court? Are your case notes court-ready? Nearly 50% of alcohol and other drug workers have had their case notes subpoenaed. Are yours court-ready? Write great case notes and feel confident giving evidence in court with this fun and practical case note and court preparation training. Join our clinical expert Paula Ross and our legal eagle Jarryd Bartle for this practical one-day workshop specially designed to…
Find out more »Navigating Complexity In Alcohol and Other Drug Settings
Gain a deep understanding of how to respond to co-occurring mental health problems in alcohol and other drug treatment Comorbidity is the norm rather than the exception. In this two day interactive online workshop you will deepen your understanding of co-occurring mental health and alcohol and other drug issues and build knowledge, confidence and skill in responding effectively. Learn how to adapt and expand your existing alcohol and other drug treatment skills to assist your clients to manage mental health…
Find out more »BreakThrough: Families understanding addiction
Since 2015, BreakThrough: Families understanding addiction has helped family members across Victoria better understand drug use, improve communication and wellbeing, and access appropriate support networks. BreakThrough offers practical strategies and support, and provides an opportunity for family members to connect and learn from each other. Sessions are online via Zoom and go for 1 hour.
Find out more »BreakThrough: Families understanding addiction
Since 2015, BreakThrough: Families understanding addiction has helped family members across Victoria better understand drug use, improve communication and wellbeing, and access appropriate support networks. BreakThrough offers practical strategies and support, and provides an opportunity for family members to connect and learn from each other. Sessions are online via Zoom and go for 1 hour.
Find out more »Reasons for Use Package 2022
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? Anyone who works with or who is interested in service provision, for service users who have mental health or an alcohol and other drug issue.…
Find out more »July 2022
BreakThrough: Families understanding addiction
Since 2015, BreakThrough: Families understanding addiction has helped family members across Victoria better understand drug use, improve communication and wellbeing, and access appropriate support networks. BreakThrough offers practical strategies and support, and provides an opportunity for family members to connect and learn from each other. Sessions are online via Zoom and go for 1 hour.
Find out more »BreakThrough: Families understanding addiction
Since 2015, BreakThrough: Families understanding addiction has helped family members across Victoria better understand drug use, improve communication and wellbeing, and access appropriate support networks. BreakThrough offers practical strategies and support, and provides an opportunity for family members to connect and learn from each other. Sessions are online via Zoom and go for 1 hour.
Find out more »Breaking the ice: Tailoring treatment for people who use methamphetamine
Adapt your existing skills to work effectively with people who use methamphetamine. Understand how methamphetamine affects the brain and how to adapt existing treatments and strategies for people who use methamphetamine. You’ll learn the changes to approach that are needed and how to address common co-occurring conditions among people who use methamphetamine. Learning outcomes: Understand the unique effects of methamphetamine and how they impact treatment Identify and apply effective responses to improve outcomes for people who use methamphetamine Find out…
Find out more »BreakThrough: Families understanding addiction
Since 2015, BreakThrough: Families understanding addiction has helped family members across Victoria better understand drug use, improve communication and wellbeing, and access appropriate support networks. BreakThrough offers practical strategies and support, and provides an opportunity for family members to connect and learn from each other. Sessions are online via Zoom and go for 1 hour.
Find out more »BreakThrough: Families understanding addiction
Since 2015, BreakThrough: Families understanding addiction has helped family members across Victoria better understand drug use, improve communication and wellbeing, and access appropriate support networks. BreakThrough offers practical strategies and support, and provides an opportunity for family members to connect and learn from each other. Sessions are online via Zoom and go for 1 hour.
Find out more »Emotion Regulation Skills For Alcohol and Other Drug Workers
Help your clients to manage strong emotions We all have strong emotions from time to time. Being able to recognise and self-regulate emotions and tolerate distress is a skill that can be learned. Emotion regulation is also a protective factor against mental health problems like depression and anxiety. In this workshop, you will gain strategies to help your clients better manage their emotions to improve resilience so they can better participate in treatment and cope with life’s stressors. Learning outcomes:…
Find out more »Motivational Interviewing: The Benefits of MI in Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drug Practice
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 should attend? Anyone who works with or who is interested in service provision, for service users who have mental health or an alcohol and other…
Find out more »August 2022
Forensic Fundamentals Training
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 within Victoria will be delivered by Caraniche. Sessions will be delivered on a registration of interest basis. Forensic Fundamentals Training A half day online clinical…
Find out more »BreakThrough: Families undertanding addiction
Since 2015, BreakThrough: Families understanding addiction has helped family members across Victoria better understand drug use, improve communication and wellbeing, and access appropriate support networks. BreakThrough offers practical strategies and support, and provides an opportunity for family members to connect and learn from each other. Sessions are online via Zoom and go for 1 hour.
Find out more »Advanced Forensic AOD Training
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 within Victoria will be delivered by Caraniche. Sessions will be delivered on a registration of interest basis. Advanced AOD Forensics Training A two half day…
Find out more »BreakThrough: Families undertanding addiction
Since 2015, BreakThrough: Families understanding addiction has helped family members across Victoria better understand drug use, improve communication and wellbeing, and access appropriate support networks. BreakThrough offers practical strategies and support, and provides an opportunity for family members to connect and learn from each other. Sessions are online via Zoom and go for 1 hour.
Find out more »Shame, Trauma and Family Relationships
This live-stream online course, presented by The Bouverie Centre, explores shame as a byproduct of trauma. It draws on Attachment and Trauma theories, Narrative Therapy and Family Therapy to explore how shame is manifest through the experience of trauma.
Find out more »WADS webinar: The impact of methamphetamine use on a woman’s mental health during pregnancy.
Dr Tram Nguyen, a consultant psychiatrist with expereince in addiction medicine will present this practical session.The effect of methamphetamine on the mental health of a pregnant women will be explored. Strategies in assessing and working with women and the family during the perinatal period will be discussed.
Find out more »Rethink MI: A two-day motivational interviewing masterclass
Develop advanced skills in motivational interviewing to supercharge your alcohol and other drug practice Join one of Australia’s most experienced alcohol and other drug trainers in this two-day motivational interviewing masterclass for practitioners who want to advance their motivational interviewing skills. You will take your motivational interviewing skills to the next level by using self-reflection and practice to understand and apply advanced strategies in assessment, intervention and responding to therapeutic challenges within a motivational framework. Learning outcomes: Understand the ins…
Find out more »Adult and Mother Baby Withdrawal Service information session
Information Session for referrers Curran Place is holding an online information session for people who refer consumers to our facility. We plan to talk through common scenarios that result in consumers leaving the program early, either through self-initiated exit or exit by staff. The aim of the session is to increase the chances that consumers will complete their withdrawal and transition to the rehabilitation program that they are booked to attend. Online information session Topics include, tobacco cessation preparedness, levels…
Find out more »BreakThrough: Families undertanding addiction
Since 2015, BreakThrough: Families understanding addiction has helped family members across Victoria better understand drug use, improve communication and wellbeing, and access appropriate support networks. BreakThrough offers practical strategies and support, and provides an opportunity for family members to connect and learn from each other. Sessions are online via Zoom and go for 1 hour.
Find out more »Families and Trauma Work: Integrating Key Ideas from Individual & Systemic Practice
This 2-day course, presented by The Bouverie Centre, integrates theoretical and practical ideas from both individually oriented and systemic approaches when working with families and individuals where there has been trauma.
Find out more »6th Annual World’s Largest Overdose Prevention Training
6th Annual World’s Largest Overdose Prevention Training The World’s Largest Overdose Prevention Training held each year is an opportunity to honour lives lost to overdose by learning what an overdose looks like and what actions to take when one occurs. Register here: https://www.trybooking.com/CBMBE Join us on August 30th for a deep dive into overdose: what it is, what the signs are and who is most at risk. We will go through an action plan and show you how to apply…
Find out more »BreakThrough: Families undertanding addiction
Since 2015, BreakThrough: Families understanding addiction has helped family members across Victoria better understand drug use, improve communication and wellbeing, and access appropriate support networks. BreakThrough offers practical strategies and support, and provides an opportunity for family members to connect and learn from each other. Sessions are online via Zoom and go for 1 hour.
Find out more »September 2022
The impact on infants exposed to methamphetamine
Dr Anna Tottman, the WADS noenatologist, will present current evidence on the effects methamphetamine has on the developing fetal brain, and how this will affect the childs life into adulthood.
Find out more »BreakThrough: Families undertanding addiction
Since 2015, BreakThrough: Families understanding addiction has helped family members across Victoria better understand drug use, improve communication and wellbeing, and access appropriate support networks. BreakThrough offers practical strategies and support, and provides an opportunity for family members to connect and learn from each other. Sessions are online via Zoom and go for 1 hour.
Find out more »Trauma inside out: A two-day trauma masterclass
Understand the causes and impacts of trauma and how to effectively respond Building on our ‘Responding to trauma workshop’, you will deepen your knowledge of trauma and practice advanced strategies to effectively support people with trauma symptoms in alcohol and other drug treatment. Go deeper into understanding and responding to trauma to enhance your knowledge, skills and confidence in working with people who have trauma histories. Learning outcomes: Apply a model for responding to trauma to the specific context of…
Find out more »BreakThrough: Families undertanding addiction
Since 2015, BreakThrough: Families understanding addiction has helped family members across Victoria better understand drug use, improve communication and wellbeing, and access appropriate support networks. BreakThrough offers practical strategies and support, and provides an opportunity for family members to connect and learn from each other. Sessions are online via Zoom and go for 1 hour.
Find out more »BreakThrough: Families Understanding Addiction
Since 2015, BreakThrough: Families understanding addiction has helped family members across Victoria better understand drug use, improve communication and wellbeing, and access appropriate support networks. BreakThrough offers practical strategies and support, and provides an opportunity for family members to connect and learn from each other. Sessions are online via Zoom and go for 1 hour.
Find out more »October 2022
Integrating MI with CBT
Effectively blend motivational interviewing and CBT to achieve better client outcomes Boost your effectiveness with clients by seamlessly integrating these two key approaches in alcohol and other drug treatment. Through this interactive one-day workshop, you learn where these two core approaches overlap and where they are unique and how to move seamlessly between them. Book Integrating MI with CBT with Understanding CBT for 15% off the Early Bird price! Learning outcomes: Understand motivation and why people change, and the impacts…
Find out more »BreakThrough: Families Understanding Addiction
Since 2015, BreakThrough: Families understanding addiction has helped family members across Victoria better understand drug use, improve communication and wellbeing, and access appropriate support networks. BreakThrough offers practical strategies and support, and provides an opportunity for family members to connect and learn from each other. Sessions are online via Zoom and go for 1 hour.
Find out more »BreakThrough: Families Understanding Addiction
Since 2015, BreakThrough: Families understanding addiction has helped family members across Victoria better understand drug use, improve communication and wellbeing, and access appropriate support networks. BreakThrough offers practical strategies and support, and provides an opportunity for family members to connect and learn from each other. Sessions are online via Zoom and go for 1 hour.
Find out more »Good night, sleep tight: Helping people who use alcohol and other drugs sleep better
Develop an in-depth understanding of sleep to aid your AOD practice People with alcohol and other drug issues are up to 10 times more likely to experience sleep problems. We now know that poor sleep contributes to a range of other physical and mental health problems, as well as low resilience and low motivation. But some simple strategies can help your clients to have a good night and sleep tight. Join Dr Moira Junge, our sleep specialist, in this fascinating…
Find out more »BreakThrough: Families Understanding Addiction
Since 2015, BreakThrough: Families understanding addiction has helped family members across Victoria better understand drug use, improve communication and wellbeing, and access appropriate support networks. BreakThrough offers practical strategies and support, and provides an opportunity for family members to connect and learn from each other. Sessions are online via Zoom and go for 1 hour.
Find out more »Negotiating roadblocks in treatment
Increase the effectiveness of treatment by identifying and resolving ruptures and breaks in the therapeutic relationship Therapeutic impasses are common but can be frustrating and difficult to resolve. They can also impact the effectiveness of treatment. Roadblocks can be practitioner or client-initiated, but nearly always require practitioner input to repair. In this workshop, you will learn how to identify and resolve roadblocks to ensure treatment is most effective. Learning outcomes: Understand the common client and practitioner behaviours that interfere with…
Find out more »Adolescent Family Violence: Systemic Interventions with Families
This live-stream workshop, presented by The Bouverie Centre, will explore the determinants and contexts that underpin the use of violence by adolescents against parents/carers. We will then look at how systemic ways of working with the adolescent, parent/carer and other family members can support positive change and enhanced family trust, respect and safety.
Find out more »BreakThrough: Families Understanding Addiction
Since 2015, BreakThrough: Families understanding addiction has helped family members across Victoria better understand drug use, improve communication and wellbeing, and access appropriate support networks. BreakThrough offers practical strategies and support, and provides an opportunity for family members to connect and learn from each other. Sessions are online via Zoom and go for 1 hour.
Find out more »Systemic Family Work After Family Violence
This live-stream course, presented by The Bouverie Centre, assists healthcare and welfare practitioners work systemically with families (non-offending parent, children, grandparents, etc) in the aftermath of domestic and family violence.
Find out more »November 2022
BreakThrough: Families Understanding Addiction
Since 2015, BreakThrough: Families understanding addiction has helped family members across Victoria better understand drug use, improve communication and wellbeing, and access appropriate support networks. BreakThrough offers practical strategies and support, and provides an opportunity for family members to connect and learn from each other. Sessions are online via Zoom and go for 1 hour.
Find out more »Inside CBT: A 4-day masterclass in behavioural and cognitive therapies
Level up your practice with our acclaimed 4-day self-practice/self-reflection masterclass in cognitive behaviour therapy This 4-day intensive is for you if you are an alcohol and other drug worker in a counselling or case management role. Discover exactly what makes CBT tick to build and strengthen your core clinical skills, the foundation for all best practice in alcohol and other drug treatment. You will gain new knowledge, advanced skills and greater confidence in both traditional and newer behavioural and cognitive…
Find out more »InFocus Family Education Program
Is someone you care about using alcohol and/or drugs? We know how difficult this is. Addiction is a complex issue that affects individuals, their families and the wider community. Families can become disconnected, our relationships suffer and we can feel isolated and helpless. InFocus is an education program developed by Family Drug and Gambling Help that offers practical support, relevant information, coping strategies and the opportunity for people to connect through their shared experiences. The program is facilitated by professionals…
Find out more »No Bullshit Therapy in Practice
This half-day live stream workshop, presented by The Bouverie Centre, complements our No Bullshit Therapy (NBT) self-paced online course. It supports the content of the self-paced online modules by building on your existing knowledge of NBT as a way to work respectfully with all people, including those reluctant to engage.
Find out more »InFocus Family Education Program
Is someone you care about using alcohol and/or drugs? We know how difficult this is. Addiction is a complex issue that affects individuals, their families and the wider community. Families can become disconnected, our relationships suffer and we can feel isolated and helpless. InFocus is an education program developed by Family Drug and Gambling Help that offers practical support, relevant information, coping strategies and the opportunity for people to connect through their shared experiences. The program is facilitated by professionals…
Find out more »InFocus Family Education Program
Is someone you care about using alcohol and/or drugs? We know how difficult this is. Addiction is a complex issue that affects individuals, their families and the wider community. Families can become disconnected, our relationships suffer and we can feel isolated and helpless. InFocus is an education program developed by Family Drug and Gambling Help that offers practical support, relevant information, coping strategies and the opportunity for people to connect through their shared experiences. The program is facilitated by professionals…
Find out more »The art of thriving at work
Don’t just survive alcohol and other drug work. Really thrive Alcohol and other drug work can be challenging and comes with a high rate of burnout. It can be mentally demanding work, but there are some simple self-care strategies to prevent burnout. In this workshop, you will find out what it takes to not just survive but thrive while working in the alcohol and other drug and mental health fields. Gain real strategies to relax, recharge and revive to ensure…
Find out more »InFocus Family Education Program
Is someone you care about using alcohol and/or drugs? We know how difficult this is. Addiction is a complex issue that affects individuals, their families and the wider community. Families can become disconnected, our relationships suffer and we can feel isolated and helpless. InFocus is an education program developed by Family Drug and Gambling Help that offers practical support, relevant information, coping strategies and the opportunity for people to connect through their shared experiences. The program is facilitated by professionals…
Find out more »December 2022
Families of substance: A two-day advanced masterclass in working with families
Increase your confidence and provide advanced intervention for families with alcohol and other drug issues Working with families can be complex and challenging often due to multiple people and perspectives that are sometimes misaligned. This masterclass goes deeper into the Orford stress-strain-information-coping-support model drawing on elements of the Orford and Velleman 5-step model. Learn key ideas from family therapy, motivational interviewing and cognitive behaviour therapy on how to work more effectively with families and carers of people who use alcohol…
Find out more »InFocus Family Education Program
Is someone you care about using alcohol and/or drugs? We know how difficult this is. Addiction is a complex issue that affects individuals, their families and the wider community. Families can become disconnected, our relationships suffer and we can feel isolated and helpless. InFocus is an education program developed by Family Drug and Gambling Help that offers practical support, relevant information, coping strategies and the opportunity for people to connect through their shared experiences. The program is facilitated by professionals…
Find out more »Families of substance: A two-day advanced masterclass in working with families
Increase your confidence and provide advanced intervention for families with alcohol and other drug issues Working with families can be complex and challenging often due to multiple people and perspectives that are sometimes misaligned. This masterclass goes deeper into the Orford stress-strain-information-coping-support model drawing on elements of the Orford and Velleman 5-step model. Learn key ideas from family therapy, motivational interviewing and cognitive behaviour therapy on how to work more effectively with families and carers of people who use alcohol…
Find out more »InFocus Family Education Program
Is someone you care about using alcohol and/or drugs? We know how difficult this is. Addiction is a complex issue that affects individuals, their families and the wider community. Families can become disconnected, our relationships suffer and we can feel isolated and helpless. InFocus is an education program developed by Family Drug and Gambling Help that offers practical support, relevant information, coping strategies and the opportunity for people to connect through their shared experiences. The program is facilitated by professionals…
Find out more »Jobs Guarantee information forum
You’re invited – Jobs Guarantee Information Forum for Community Sector HR and Hiring Managers Struggling to fill vacancies? The Jobs Guarantee may be your solution. Come along to an online information forum/Q&A session on this new Victorian Government pilot scheme. The Jobs Guarantee is part of a broader push to grow the community services workforce, and establish a more consistent flow of people from training into community services jobs. Under this multi-year program, Diploma of Community Services graduates will be connected with…
Find out more »February 2023
BreakThrough – Families Understanding Addiction: Understanding Addiction
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 cover topics relevant to families who are dealing with a loved one's drug use. Some content will be specific to substance misuse, other material will…
Find out more »Hepatitis B Made Easy Online Webinar
February 16, 2023 This online workshop is for health, support and community workers who wish to learn the basics about hepatitis B and effective strategies for working with affected communities. This training module has been developed by a partnership with St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne and the Multicultural Health and Support Service at the Centre for Culture, Ethnicity & Health.
Find out more »BreakThrough – Families Understanding Addiction: Addiction & Mental Health
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 cover topics relevant to families who are dealing with a loved one's drug use. Some content will be specific to substance misuse, other material will…
Find out more »March 2023
BreakThrough – Families Understanding Addiction: Family Relationships
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 cover topics relevant to families who are dealing with a loved one's drug use. Some content will be specific to substance misuse, other material will…
Find out more »BreakThrough – Families Understanding Addiction: Boundaries & Safety Plans
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 cover topics relevant to families who are dealing with a loved one's drug use. Some content will be specific to substance misuse, other material will…
Find out more »BreakThrough – Families Understanding Addiction: Communicating with Confidence
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 cover topics relevant to families who are dealing with a loved one's drug use. Some content will be specific to substance misuse, other material will…
Find out more »BreakThrough – Families Understanding Addiction: Recovery for everyone
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 cover topics relevant to families who are dealing with a loved one's drug use. Some content will be specific to substance misuse, other material will…
Find out more »May 2023
Hepatitis C: Bloody Serious Facts
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne and Harm Reduction Victoria have partnered to provide interactive education workshops on hepatitis C. Join us as we delve into the diagnosis, treatments and impacts of living with this virus. Learn how to make a difference, increase awareness and explore strategies to engage and support clients into health care. These workshops are delivered by a highly experienced harm reduction worker from Harm Reduction Victoria and a viral hepatitis nurse consultant from St Vincent’s Hospital. Choose from…
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