The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use at the University of Sydney has been funded by the Australian Government Department of Health to develop a series of on-demand webinars on evidence-based practice. Comorbidity Project webinars are freely available and focus on building capacity in relation to evidence-based practice approaches to the
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne have partnered with Harm Reduction Victoria to provide an interactive education course on Hepatitis C. In this course we delve into the diagnosis, treatments and the impacts of living with Hep C. Join us to make an impact in increasing awareness and exploring strategies to engage and support clients into health
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.
Dear colleagues, The Tri-Peaks webinar: ‘Brief Intervention for Substance Use Disorders’ by Dr Erin Kelly has been rescheduled for the 12-1pm, Tuesday 5th of April. Apologies for having to postpone this. Dr Kelly is a practising clinical psychologist and a Research Fellow at The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use at
Since 2015, this unique program 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. This session includes information about setting boundaries,
This training is for anybody working with clients who may be using Family Violence. Whilst this training presents learnings and interventions that have been refined through years of working with men who use FV, the learnings put forth are applicable to all genders that use FV. This training is pitched at those with a beginner
This course gives participants an opportunity to refresh the knowledge and skills learnt during the 12-hour Standard Mental Health First Aid Course. You will: Gain an understanding of the latest research in the mental health field Learn the 3 key actions for helping someone feeling suicidal Work through complex mental health first aid interactions Practice
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
Mental Health Victoria and the Department of Health are hosting a free information session about the Integrated AOD and Mental Health and Wellbeing Treatment, Care and Support Guidelines. The Department of Health is preparing guidance on the delivery of the Integrated AOD and Mental Health and Wellbeing Treatment, Care and Support Guidelines (the Integrated Guidelines). MHV
Since 2015, this unique program 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. This session includes information about improving communication
