Events

BreakThrough – Grieving the Loss in Addiction

Online

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 in relation to their own circumstances are strongly encouraged to contact Family Drug and Gambling Help on 1300 660 068 to speak to a trained volunteer with

Free

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

The Art of Wellbeing: Understanding, preventing and managing vicarious trauma

Online

Gain advanced clinical practice skills in the art of wellbeing   This workshop is for everyone who wishes to maintain their own resilient practice and for those who supervise and mentor others. Join Dr Richard Cash, our trauma expert, to understand the range of potential reactions to distressing, confronting or objectional materials at work and

Integrating Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

Online

Effectively blend motivational interviewing and CBT to achieve better client outcomes   Boost your effectiveness with clients by seamlessly integrating these two key approaches in alcohol and other drug treatment. Through this interactive one-day workshop, you learn where these two core approaches overlap and where they are unique and how to move seamlessly between them.

Forensic Fundamentals Training (1/2 day)

Online

  Duration:  Half Day 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

Free

Motivational Interviewing for Supervisors

Ceres Environment Park Cnr Stewart & Robert St, Brunswick East

Practical strategies for using and coaching MI in supervision This two day professional development event is for supervisors, team leaders and managers with a foundation in Motivational Interviewing. The workshop examines how MI can be helpful in the context of providing professional supervision, while respecting that there are other skills and functions of a supervisory

$880

Stepping Stones: Support for families and carers of people who use drugs and alcohol. Family Drug Support education and support program for families effected by drug and alcohol use

Harm Reduction Victoria 299-305 Victoria Street, Brunswick, Victoria, Australia

Family Drug Support’s flagship and award winning Stepping Stones program is specifically designed for family and carers of people who use Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD).  The 2 x weekend course –  4 x full days – brings people together to share common challenges and strategies.  Stepping Stones aims to increase family’s confidence and competence in managing complex

$70

Advanced AOD Training

Online

  Duration:  1 Day (1 day online) Number of DHHS funded courses run each financial year: 8 Maximum number of attendees: 15   Advanced AOD Forensic Training Summary Advanced AOD Forensics is one-day (spread across 2 days) online clinical training for experienced drug and alcohol clinicians working with forensic clients. Learning Outcomes Advanced AOD Forensics

Free

Stepping Stones: Support for families and carers of people who use drugs and alcohol. Family Drug Support education and support program for families effected by drug and alcohol use

Harm Reduction Victoria 299-305 Victoria Street, Brunswick, Victoria, Australia

Family Drug Support’s flagship and award winning Stepping Stones program is specifically designed for family and carers of people who use Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD).  The 2 x weekend course –  4 x full days – brings people together to share common challenges and strategies.  Stepping Stones aims to increase family’s confidence and competence in managing complex

$70
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Stepping Stones: Support for families and carers of people who use drugs and alcohol. Family Drug Support education and support program for families effected by drug and alcohol use

Harm Reduction Victoria 299-305 Victoria Street, Brunswick, Victoria, Australia

Family Drug Support’s flagship and award winning Stepping Stones program is specifically designed for family and carers of people who use Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD).  The 2 x weekend course –  4 x full days – brings people together to share common challenges and strategies.  Stepping Stones aims to increase family’s confidence and competence in managing complex

$70