Families want change in drug policy. They are smart, informed and impatient for a health-based response. There is strong support for a reform agenda around drug policy which better reflects the knowledge and work of families in supporting their loved ones. At this month’s forum, Family Drug Support’s (FDS) Chloe Span presents on the findings
This live-streamed online course, presented by The Bouverie Centre, will consider the significance and challenges of the relational system in responding to BPD/complex needs. We will consider the value of working mindfully, relationally and collaboratively in supporting sufferers, supporters/carers, family relationships and ourselves.
Carers Can Ask (CCA) was developed by Nexus as a treatment and discharge resource, through working with a range of carers, staff and services. The CCA resource has a list of useful questions which carers of people with mental health and substance use issues may like to ask. The information session will cover the history
Since 2015, BreakThrough: Families understanding addiction has helped family members across Victoria better understand drug use, improve communication and wellbeing, and access appropriate support networks. BreakThrough offers practical strategies and support, and provides an opportunity for family members to connect and learn from each other.
Deepen your understanding of trauma and gain real skills in managing trauma-related symptoms in alcohol and other drug practice settings Building on our trauma-informed training, this workshop will give you a step up in responding to trauma. You will learn how to recognise the biopsychosocial impacts of trauma and integrate recovery-oriented interventions into your alcohol
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
This webinar will explore the differences in how key changes to the new child safe standards are implemented across Health & Community Health, AOD & Child and Family Welfare sectors.
Learn how to review evidence efficiently, effectively and with purpose. In this webinar Dr Paul Kellner will discuss key strategies for compiling and reviewing academic and non-academic evidence effectively to support funding applications. Dr Kellner specialises in working outside of academia. This webinar is tailored for those without a background in research and will focus
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
A 90-minute webinar hosted by VAADA, presented by Olivia Price and Professor Lisa Maher Click here to register It has been just over one year since the COVID-19 vaccine rollout commenced in Australia and over 95% of Australians aged 12 years and older are now fully vaccinated. However, there are some less vocal, disadvantaged populations
