Events

Mental Health and AOD: Essentials of Practice

Online

Includes a co-facilitated session with people of lived experience This is a blended training package that includes three on-line modules and two live zoom (face-to-screen - F2S) sessions. This training is an introduction to the key principles of working with clients who experience mental health and substance use/addiction issues. Online Modules released Monday 30 May

$50

Free Online HEPReady Essentials Accredited Course – June 15

Zoom webinar

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

Free

Help! I’ve Been Subpoenaed!

Online

Do you know what to say and do if you are subpoenaed to appear in court? Are your case notes court-ready? Nearly 50% of alcohol and other drug workers have had their case notes subpoenaed. Are yours court-ready? Write great case notes and feel confident giving evidence in court with this fun and practical case

Navigating Complexity In Alcohol and Other Drug Settings

Online

Gain a deep understanding of how to respond to co-occurring mental health problems in alcohol and other drug treatment Comorbidity is the norm rather than the exception. In this two day interactive online workshop you will deepen your understanding of co-occurring mental health and alcohol and other drug issues and build knowledge, confidence and skill

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