Events

BreakThrough for Families – Boundaries and Safety Plans

Online

Participants registering for online sessions of BreakThrough will be sent a confirmation email with information about how to join the session. *Please note that BreakThrough is based in Melbourne, Australia and this event will take place in Australian Eastern Standard Time. About "Boundaries and Safety Plans" This session includes information about setting boundaries, how to

Free

State-wide Online Meeting: Family Drug Support Group

Non-religious, open meetings for family members and friends impacted by the use of drugs and/or alcohol by others. Open to anyone and providing opportunities to talk and listen to others in a non-judgemental, safe environment. Every Wednesday 7-9pm Register in advance for this meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZErceyurj4sHtOm5cFBV2rp9jkOM14XUgPv After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining

Free
Recurring

Advanced AOD Forensics Training (2 x half days)

Online

  Duration:  1 Day (1 day face-to-face or 2 half days online) Number of DHHS funded courses run each financial year: 8 Maximum number of attendees: 15   Advanced AOD Forensic Training Summary Advanced AOD Forensics is one-day (spread across 2 days) online clinical training for experienced drug and alcohol clinicians working with forensic clients.

Free
Recurring

Advanced AOD Forensics Training (2 x half days)

Online

  Duration:  1 Day (1 day face-to-face or 2 half days online) Number of DHHS funded courses run each financial year: 8 Maximum number of attendees: 15   Advanced AOD Forensic Training Summary Advanced AOD Forensics is one-day (spread across 2 days) online clinical training for experienced drug and alcohol clinicians working with forensic clients.

Free

MARAM intermediate training

MARAM intermediate training for new starters or those wanting MARAM refresher training. This training is for those with MARAM intermediate responsibilities including (but not limited to) alcohol and other drug workers, and the mental health and wellbeing workforce.

Free

BreakThrough – Communicating with Confidence

Online

Since 2015, Breakthrough 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.

Free

BreakThrough – Family Relationships

Online

It's important to note that BreakThrough is an education program and while each session includes group discussion about a particular topic or theme, people requiring more intensive support in relation to their own circumstances are strongly encouraged to contact Family Drug and Gambling Help on 1300 660 068 to speak to a trained volunteer with personal experience

Free

Tuesdays with Nexus 18 June 2024

Online

Topic: The role of Cohealth Sobering Centre as a response to public intoxication. Speaker: Greg Denham, Community Partnership Facilitator, Cohealth. Greg has been actively involved in drug policy for over 25 years with local, national and international experience in harm reduction and has been a strong advocate for evidence informed policy and practice. Tuesdays with

Free