Events

BreakThrough: Family relationships

Online

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

Free

Systemic Family Work After Family Violence

Online

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.

$220

Free Webinar: How are services providing care for people with co-occurring AOD and mental health needs?

Online

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

Free

Bloody Serious Facts

St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne have partnered with Harm Reduction Victoria to provide an interactive education course on Hepatitis C. In this course we delve into the diagnosis, treatments and the impacts of living with Hep C. Join us to make an impact in increasing awareness and exploring strategies to engage and support clients into health

Free

BreakThrough: Boundaries and safety plans

Online

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,

Free

Online HEPReady Essentials Accredited Course

Zoom

Update your essential knowledge on viral hepatitis and liver conditions. Did you know? An estimated 340,000 people in Australia are living with hepatitis B or hepatitis C. More than 70% of people living with chronic hepatitis B are not receiving care. It is estimated that 1 in 5 people living with chronic hepatitis C have

$60

Integrated Treatment Care and Support Guidelines briefing session

Zoom

Mental Health Victoria and the Department of Health are hosting a free information session about the Integrated AOD and Mental Health and Wellbeing Treatment, Care and Support Guidelines. The Department of Health is preparing guidance on the delivery of the Integrated AOD and Mental Health and Wellbeing Treatment, Care and Support Guidelines (the Integrated Guidelines). MHV

Free

BreakThrough: Communicating with confidence

Online

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

Free

BreakThrough: Recovery for everyone

Online

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

Free

BreakThrough special event: Three Sides of the Coin

Online

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

Free