An interactive workshop hosted by VAADA, presented by Mentha Consulting About this event This FREE 90-minute interactive workshop will explore the intersections of Motivational Interviewing, COVID Vaccines and AOD Clients. Seeking to build on existing knowledge of MI techniques, we will... Provide a brief overview of initiatives available to support vaccine accessibility for clients Explore
Registrations Open!!! FREE Education online session for families and friends, delivering useful information and strategies to those supporting someone using alcohol and other drugs. Stepping Forwards aims to increase people’s confidence and competence in managing alcohol and other drug issues Time: 10am – 12pm Day: Saturday Date: October 9th Location: Online (zoom meetings) Registrations: Stepping Forwards Victoria – Eventbrite Page
Since 2015, BreakThrough: Families understanding addiction has helped family members across Victoria better understand addictive behaviours, improve communication and wellbeing, and access appropriate support networks. BreakThrough offers practical strategies and support, and provides an opportunity for family/friends/partners of people with addictive behaviours to connect and learn from each other. Special event Christmas is the time
Join like minded health and welfare professionals for an afternoon of weaving, connection and reflection on the complexities of our work. Open to all health and welfare professionals. No basket weaving experience necessary. A generous wilderness of sustainable hand dyed basketry materials and everything you need to make your first basket provided. Facilitated by Clinical
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 have
Odyssey House Victoria is now delivering a series of online SMART Recovery Support and Education groups for Family and Friends who live with or care for people living with the risk of overdose. Due to current COVID circumstances, this will be run on Zoom The groups will be offered every Tuesday for 8 weeks. Each
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
When: Thursday 10 February, 12PM - 1PM (AEDT) Presenters: Dr James Gooden and Dr Vanessa Petersen (Turning Point) This webinar will provide attendees with a practical understanding of: Cognitive functioning and key indicators of impairment; Common aetiologies and modifiable risk factors for cognitive impairment; Implementing strategies to address cognitive changes including compensatory strategies and lifestyle
Presenter: Sonia Sharp, Partner, People Advisory Services EY Georgina Gates, Director, People Advisory Services EY Sonia dedicated over 30 years to public service, with 17 years as a senior executive in the UK leading education and child and family services, and most recently as Deputy Secretary in the Victorian government. Sonia is a Partner in
Join like minded health and welfare professionals for an afternoon of weaving, connection and reflection on the complexities of our work. Open to all health and welfare professionals. No basket weaving experience necessary. A generous wilderness of sustainable hand dyed basketry materials and everything you need to make your first basket provided. Facilitated by Clinical
