Events

NDRI Webinar: Injecting-related bacterial infections among people who inject drugs

Hospital admissions with injecting-related bacterial infections have been increasing drastically over the past 10 years. Our understanding of these infections is rudimentary, and this webinar will showcase perspectives from expert clinicians and researchers to discuss the evidence, clinical management, and a pathway forward for reducing associated harms. This webinar will unpack injecting-related bacterial infections among

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BreakThrough for Families – Understanding 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 with their circumstances are strongly encouraged to contact Family Drug and Gambling Help on 1300 660 068 to speak to a trained volunteer with personal experience of

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BreakThrough for Families – Understanding 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

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Online Family Support Meeting

Online via Zoom

Non-religious, open meetings for family members and friends impacted by the use of drugs and/or alcohol by others. Open to anyone and providing opportunities to talk and listen to others in a non-judgemental, safe environment. This group runs online, please enquire to register for this group. Enquiries: Cadence 0493 683 860 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

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Odyssey House Open Day

Odyssey House Victoria’s adult residential rehabilitation program in Lower Plenty Victoria provides live-in treatment for individuals, couples, and parents with their children (aged 0-12). Operating as a therapeutic community, the values-based program provides a structured environment where over 100 residents and 40 staff work together to help people make changes and choices on their pathway

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Family Support Meeting – Footscray

CohealthHealthworks Nicholson Street, Footscray, Victoria, Australia

Non-religious, open meetings for family members and friends impacted by the use of drugs and/or alcohol by others. Open to anyone and providing opportunities to talk and listen to others in a non-judgemental, safe environment. Enquiries:  Cadence  0493 683 860 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

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WEBINAR | Neurodiversity and substance use: what clinicians need to know

Online via Zoom

This webinar will be presented by Dr. Eddie Mullen (Psychiatrist, Orygen Specialist Services). Dr. Eddie Mullen is a youth psychiatrist and has been at Orygen Specialist Program in Melbourne, Victoria for over 11 years. He is the Director of Medical Workforce and Co-Lead of the Orygen Youth Addiction and Dual Diagnosis Stream and Substance Use

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YDHF Community Network Forum- Are Harm Reduction Workers allowed to Administer Naloxone?

Are Harm Reduction Workers allowed to Administer Naloxone? Speakers: • Professor Paul Dietze – Burnet Institute • Andrea Fischer - cohealth • Shelley Cogger – North Richmond Community Health • Richie Goonan – Youth Projects • Sione Crawford – Harm Reduction Victoria More information: In October 2022 legislation governing the supply of naloxone in Victoria

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Tuesdays with Nexus 17 September 2024

Online via Zoom

Topic: The increasing prevalence and harms of new synthetic drugs Presenter: Associate Professor​​​​ Dimitri Gerostamoulos Head, Forensic Sciences & Chief Toxicologist, Forensic Services, Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine and Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine, Monash University Tuesdays with Nexus is a monthly interactive online session. It is an invitation to connect professionally and share information. Register for Tuesdays at

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Screening, Formulation and Brief Interventions: Alcohol and Other Drug Essentials for Mental Health Workers

Online via Zoom

Introducing the Alcohol and Other Drug Essentials for Mental Health Workers series Comorbidity is the norm rather than the exception in mental health. In this new series of half day interactive online workshops designed specifically for the mental health sector, we cover what you need to know about alcohol and other drug presentations in your