Events

Introduction to Alcohol and Other Drugs 

Taskforce Education Hub 15, 16/8 Tuck St, Moorabbin VIC 3189, Melbourne

Participants will be able to identify the most common drugs and substances encountered in the community/workplace and how they impact the individual. Gaining an understanding of the reasons why individuals may turn to substances, participants will learn strategies to communicate effectively with individuals under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The concept of Harm Reduction/Minimisation

$160

Child’s Play

The Bouverie Centre 8 Gardiner Street, Brunswick, Australia

This workshop, held in person at The Bouverie Centre, considers the rationale for including children and play in family therapy and explores a range of creative techniques for involving all family members in sessions where there are children present.

$220

Recurring

Standard Mental Health First Aid Day (2 days)

Taskforce Frankston 29 Playne Street, Frankston VIC 3199, Melbourne, Australia

Learn how to assist adults who are developing a mental health problem, experiencing a worsening of an existing mental health problem or in a mental health crisis, until appropriate professional help is received, or the crisis resolves. Demonstrate your mental health first aid skills by becoming an Accredited Mental Health First Aider. You will need to

$270

Breaking the ice: Tailoring treatment for people who use methamphetamine

Online

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

Family Violence 101

Taskforce Frankston 29 Playne Street, Frankston VIC 3199, Melbourne, Australia

This training is for anybody working with clients or in middle management, who would like to better identify, assess and assist people using and/or experiencing Family Violence (FV). This training is pitched at those with a beginner to intermediate comprehension of Family Violence, whose primary role is not directly within the FV sector. It is

$160

Online HEPReady Essentials Accredited Course – July 20 and August 18

Zoom webinar

Update your essential knowledge on viral hepatitis and liver conditions  Did you know?  An estimated 335,000 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. 1 in 5 people living with chronic hepatitis C have not been diagnosed and

Free

Conversations About Suicide

Taskforce Frankston 29 Playne Street, Frankston VIC 3199, Melbourne, Australia

The 4-hour course will teach you the skills and knowledge required to safely have a conversation with a suicidal person. You will learn practical skills to improve your confidence to provide mental health first aid to someone who is feeling suicidal.

$160

Emotion Regulation Skills For Alcohol and Other Drug Workers

Online

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

Dealing with Challenging and Aggressive Behaviours

Taskforce Education Hub 15, 16/8 Tuck St, Moorabbin VIC 3189, Melbourne

Participants will learn how to work with different types of challenging behaviours and communications styles a client may demonstrate. This course will also address aggression, de-escalation techniques and safety within the workplace.

$160
Recurring

Standard Mental Health First Aid Day (2 days)

Taskforce Education Hub 15, 16/8 Tuck St, Moorabbin VIC 3189, Melbourne

Learn how to assist adults who are developing a mental health problem, experiencing a worsening of an existing mental health problem or in a mental health crisis, until appropriate professional help is received, or the crisis resolves. Demonstrate your mental health first aid skills by becoming an Accredited Mental Health First Aider. You will need to

$270