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 who have also been impacted by someone’s drug and alcohol use, or gambling.
Our Peer Support Group is a safe space for anyone to talk about concerns with prescription or over-the-counter medications, alcohol, and/or other drugs. By checking in and sharing experiences, group members can feel encouraged and supported in their recovery. Groups are hosted by people with Lived/Living Experience of substance use and recovery.
Help your clients to manage strong emotions We all have strong emotions from time to time. People in alcohol and other drug treatment often experience significant difficulties with recognising and self regulating distress. The good news is that being able to recognise and self regulate emotions is a skill that can be learned. Emotion regulation
A peer-led recovery-based AOD support group run by the WEAVE team at Each and the Salvation Army Corps Casey-Cardinia. Groups include psychoeducational material around relapse prevention and other skills needed in recovery such as anger management, anxiety, assertiveness, conflict resolution and boundary setting. Group is open to community members in the Cardinia Shire and is
Run into Recovery is a community walking/running group that meets every Sunday in St Kilda West. The Run into Recovery group has a clear intention to bring those together in the community who have been impacted by addiction and recovery. That includes those who have been directly affected, family/carers/supporters and allies of the cause. We
Number of DHHS funded courses run each financial year: 8 Maximum number of attendees: 15 Forensic Fundamentals Summary Forensic Fundamentals is a half-day online forensic clinical training session for Victorian Alcohol and other Drug Workers. Learning Outcomes The Forensic Fundamentals training session will provide attendees with information and clinical skills for working with
Our Peer Support Group is a safe space for anyone to talk about concerns with prescription or over-the-counter medications, alcohol, and/or other drugs. By checking in and sharing experiences, group members can feel encouraged and supported in their recovery. Groups are hosted by people with Lived/Living Experience of substance use and recovery.
A peer-led recovery-based AOD support group run by the WEAVE team at Each and the Salvation Army Corps Casey-Cardinia. Groups include psychoeducational material around relapse prevention and other skills needed in recovery such as anger management, anxiety, assertiveness, conflict resolution and boundary setting. Group is open to community members in the Cardinia Shire and is
Victorian Substance Use Research Forum (VSURF) - April Seminar - Oisin Stronach - An age–period–cohort–interaction analysis of methamphetamine-related deaths in Australia, 2001-2020 Please join us on 11th April for our next VSURF seminar, which will be delivered by Oisin Stronach from the Burnet Institute. Oisin will be presenting his work examining trends methamphetamine-related deaths in
Run into Recovery is a community walking/running group that meets every Sunday in St Kilda West. The Run into Recovery group has a clear intention to bring those together in the community who have been impacted by addiction and recovery. That includes those who have been directly affected, family/carers/supporters and allies of the cause. We
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... SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE!!! Email - smartrecovery@srau.org.au
Topic: Better Health and Housing Program: Lessons Learnt Speaker: Jacqui Garbett, Team Leader, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne Tuesdays with Nexus is a monthly interactive online session. It is an invitation to connect professionally and share information. Register for Tuesdays with Nexus sessions at the link below.
By the end of this webinar, attendees will be able to: Understand lived, living and clinical experiences of trauma-informed care Understand the importance of safety, trust, collaboration, choice and empowerment in the provision of trauma-informed care Understand how a trauma-informed approach may support clients in achieving their treatment goals Speakers include: Kellie Stastny (Chair, Intervoice)
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. SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE!!!
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. SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE!!!
Hello from the Team here at Peer Projects! We are thrilled to announce that registrations for our next Peer Worker Training are open. Eligibility: This training is free for paid AOD Peer Workers in state-funded services in Victoria. Duration: 6 days, 9:30am - 3:00pm each day. Dates: 16th,17th,18th, 22nd, 23rd & 24th of April 2025 Where: Online via
Our Peer Support Group is a safe space for anyone to talk about concerns with prescription or over-the-counter medications, alcohol, and/or other drugs. By checking in and sharing experiences, group members can feel encouraged and supported in their recovery. Groups are hosted by people with Lived/Living Experience of substance use and recovery.
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! Amanda Rishworth MP, Minister for Social Services (ALP) Kerrynne Liddle, MP Shadow Minister for Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention (LNP) Senator Larissa
Hello from the Team here at Peer Projects! We are thrilled to announce that registrations for our next Peer Worker Training are open. Eligibility: This training is free for paid AOD Peer Workers in state-funded services in Victoria. Duration: 6 days, 9:30am - 3:00pm each day. Dates: 16th,17th,18th, 22nd, 23rd & 24th of April 2025 Where: Online via
A peer-led recovery-based AOD support group run by the WEAVE team at Each and the Salvation Army Corps Casey-Cardinia. Groups include psychoeducational material around relapse prevention and other skills needed in recovery such as anger management, anxiety, assertiveness, conflict resolution and boundary setting. Group is open to community members in the Cardinia Shire and is
Hello from the Team here at Peer Projects! We are thrilled to announce that registrations for our next Peer Worker Training are open. Eligibility: This training is free for paid AOD Peer Workers in state-funded services in Victoria. Duration: 6 days, 9:30am - 3:00pm each day. Dates: 16th,17th,18th, 22nd, 23rd & 24th of April 2025 Where: Online via
Run into Recovery is a community walking/running group that meets every Sunday in St Kilda West. The Run into Recovery group has a clear intention to bring those together in the community who have been impacted by addiction and recovery. That includes those who have been directly affected, family/carers/supporters and allies of the cause. We
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 SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
Hello from the Team here at Peer Projects! We are thrilled to announce that registrations for our next Peer Worker Training are open. Eligibility: This training is free for paid AOD Peer Workers in state-funded services in Victoria. Duration: 6 days, 9:30am - 3:00pm each day. Dates: 16th,17th,18th, 22nd, 23rd & 24th of April 2025 Where: Online via
Hello from the Team here at Peer Projects! We are thrilled to announce that registrations for our next Peer Worker Training are open. Eligibility: This training is free for paid AOD Peer Workers in state-funded services in Victoria. Duration: 6 days, 9:30am - 3:00pm each day. Dates: 16th,17th,18th, 22nd, 23rd & 24th of April 2025 Where: Online via
Our Peer Support Group is a safe space for anyone to talk about concerns with prescription or over-the-counter medications, alcohol, and/or other drugs. By checking in and sharing experiences, group members can feel encouraged and supported in their recovery. Groups are hosted by people with Lived/Living Experience of substance use and recovery.
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 cover addictive behaviours more broadly. It's important to note that BreakThrough is an education program and while each session includes group discussion
Hello from the Team here at Peer Projects! We are thrilled to announce that registrations for our next Peer Worker Training are open. Eligibility: This training is free for paid AOD Peer Workers in state-funded services in Victoria. Duration: 6 days, 9:30am - 3:00pm each day. Dates: 16th,17th,18th, 22nd, 23rd & 24th of April 2025 Where: Online via
A peer-led recovery-based AOD support group run by the WEAVE team at Each and the Salvation Army Corps Casey-Cardinia. Groups include psychoeducational material around relapse prevention and other skills needed in recovery such as anger management, anxiety, assertiveness, conflict resolution and boundary setting. Group is open to community members in the Cardinia Shire and is
Run into Recovery is a community walking/running group that meets every Sunday in St Kilda West. The Run into Recovery group has a clear intention to bring those together in the community who have been impacted by addiction and recovery. That includes those who have been directly affected, family/carers/supporters and allies of the cause. We
Gain skills in identifying and responding to complex personality traits Complex personality traits can present a complex set of challenges to engaging and staying connected to care, significantly impacting people’s ability to get the most out of treatment. In this workshop, we will explore the essential elements of what works with people with complex personality
The Self Help Addiction Resource Centre (SHARC) currently facilitates the Victorian AOD Peer Workforce Community of Practice supported by the Department of Health (DH). The Community of Practice (CoP) for the AOD Peer Workforce supports and cultivates the existing and emerging AOD Peer Workforce and seeks to draw upon the collective knowledge, experiences and resources
This free, in-person workshop will explore the role of opioid and alcohol pharmacotherapy in integrated mental health and addiction care. This session will cover key considerations such as addressing barriers, initiating conversations, and navigating care pathways. Gain practical insights into managing risks, ensuring safety, and collaborating effectively with healthcare professionals. Designed to equip you with knowledge
Turning Point's Talking Point on Wednesday 30th April 2025, 1pm to 2pm AEDT This is an ONLINE event Drug use trajectories in Melbourne: How longitudinal studies can help us better understand people who use drugs, presented by Peter Higgs (PhD, BSW) is a Burnet Principal Research Fellow and Honorary in the Department of Public Health at
Our Peer Support Group is a safe space for anyone to talk about concerns with prescription or over-the-counter medications, alcohol, and/or other drugs. By checking in and sharing experiences, group members can feel encouraged and supported in their recovery. Groups are hosted by people with Lived/Living Experience of substance use and recovery.
A peer-led recovery-based AOD support group run by the WEAVE team at Each and the Salvation Army Corps Casey-Cardinia. Groups include psychoeducational material around relapse prevention and other skills needed in recovery such as anger management, anxiety, assertiveness, conflict resolution and boundary setting. Group is open to community members in the Cardinia Shire and is
Run into Recovery is a community walking/running group that meets every Sunday in St Kilda West. The Run into Recovery group has a clear intention to bring those together in the community who have been impacted by addiction and recovery. That includes those who have been directly affected, family/carers/supporters and allies of the cause. We