Events

Advanced AOD Training (full day)

Online via Zoom

Advanced AOD Forensics is one-day online clinical training for experienced drug and alcohol clinicians working with forensic clients. Learning Outcomes Advanced AOD Forensics training is targeted at senior AOD clinicians working with forensic clients presenting with multiple complexities, including personality disorders, severe mental health issues, and other co morbidities which present in addition to significant

Free

Introduction to Aboriginal and Cultural Safety

VAADA Hoddle Street, Collingwood, Victoria, Australia

Date: Tuesday, 18th February 2025, 9:30AM – 3:00PM Location: Level 6, 222 Hoddle Street, Abbotsford, Victoria 3067 (Read more about Travel Contribution) Cost: $40 Training provider: VACCHO Click here to find out more 

$40

Advanced AOD Training (full day)

Online via Zoom

Advanced AOD Forensics is one-day online clinical training for experienced drug and alcohol clinicians working with forensic clients. Learning Outcomes Advanced AOD Forensics training is targeted at senior AOD clinicians working with forensic clients presenting with multiple complexities, including personality disorders, severe mental health issues, and other co morbidities which present in addition to significant

Free

The Brain Workshop

Online via Zoom

Understand the inner workings of the brain on drugs and how to work effectively with cognitive impairment Alcohol and other drugs can affect the brain in both consistent and idiosyncratic ways. Up to 70% of people in alcohol and other drug treatment have significant temporary or long-term cognitive impairment related to drug use, lifestyle, or

Best Practices for AOD Services in Media Engagement and Lived and Living Experience Storytelling

Online

Lived and living experience of alcohol and other drug (AOD) use are frequently featured in media reporting. While these accounts can challenge stereotypes, media coverage often stigmatises AOD issues, leading to negative outcomes for those involved. The event showcases a new resource developed by AADC to support best practices in AOD services when approached by

Face to Face InFocus Family Education Program in Cobram

InFocus is an education program developed by Family Drug and Gambling Help that offers practical support, relevant information, coping strategies and the opportunity for people to connect through their shared experiences. The program is facilitated by professionals who have also been impacted by someone’s drug and alcohol use, or gambling.

Free

Emotion Regulation: Skills for managing client distress

Online via Zoom

Help your clients to manage strong emotions We all have strong emotions from time to time. People in alcohol and other drug treatment often experience significant difficulties with recognising and self regulating distress. The good news is that being able to recognise and self regulate emotions is a skill that can be learned. Emotion regulation

Forensic Fundamentals Training (1/2 day)

Online via Zoom

  Number of DHHS funded courses run each financial year: 8 Maximum number of attendees: 15   Forensic Fundamentals Summary Forensic Fundamentals is a half-day online forensic clinical training session for Victorian Alcohol and other Drug Workers. Learning Outcomes The Forensic Fundamentals training session will provide attendees with information and clinical skills for working with

Free
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SHARC Peer Worker Training – April 2025

Online via Zoom

Hello from the Team here at Peer Projects! We are thrilled to announce that registrations for our next Peer Worker Training are open. Eligibility: This training is free for paid AOD Peer Workers in state-funded services in Victoria. Duration: 6 days, 9:30am - 3:00pm each day. Dates:  16th,17th,18th, 22nd, 23rd & 24th of April 2025 Where: Online via