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. This group runs online, please enquire to register for this group. Enquiries: Cadence 0493 683 860 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Lift Up Your Family (LUYF) Group is being offered for term 4! LUYF is a group for parents and caregivers who are supporting a young person who uses substances. This group provides opportunity to learn about substance use, recovery and to connect with other parents/caregivers who are having similar experiences. Catchment: Frankston/Mornington Peninsula When: Thursday
Dr Ruby Grant (Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society at La Trobe University) will be presenting her research exploring the gendered meanings of alcohol consumption among lesbian, bisexual, and queer women for our November VSURF seminar hosted at La Trobe city campus. This will be followed by an end-of-year celebration with some drinks
BreakThrough is an education program that involves group discussion about a particular topic or theme, for example, setting boundaries, safety planning, and de-escalation. The sessions aim to support people to stay connected to loved ones safely.
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. This group runs online, please enquire to register for this group. Enquiries: Cadence 0493 683 860 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
A networking and information sharing meeting for Sex, Sexuality and Gender-Diverse folk working in AOD-related roles in Victoria. The November meeting will include a presentation from Dr Ruby Grant (Latrobe) on research investigating alcohol and nicotine use among LBQ women. New members are welcome though please note the meeting is only for those who identify
Lift Up Your Family (LUYF) Group is being offered for term 4! LUYF is a group for parents and caregivers who are supporting a young person who uses substances. This group provides opportunity to learn about substance use, recovery and to connect with other parents/caregivers who are having similar experiences. Catchment: Frankston/Mornington Peninsula When: Thursday
Topic: Carer's Can Ask: A simple tool for complex questions Facilitated by: Lachlan Preece, Lived Experience Project Worker, Nexus Integrated Care Tuesdays with Nexus is a monthly interactive online session. It is an invitation to connect professionally and share information. Register for Tuesdays at Nexus at the link below. This session is the last Tuesdays
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 with their circumstances are strongly encouraged to contact Family Drug and Gambling Help on 1300 660 068 to speak to a trained volunteer with personal experience of a loved
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. This group runs online, please enquire to register for this group. Enquiries: Cadence 0493 683 860 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
