Events

Prevention in Place Conference

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre 1 Convention Centre Pl, Melbourne

The Prevention in Place Conference, dedicated to using place-based approaches to reduce disadvantage and improve wellbeing, will be held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on May 6 and 7, 2025. It spans sectors dedicated to strengthening protective factors for better outcomes, including alcohol and other drugs, youth services, justice, disability, suicide prevention and

Advanced AOD Training – Tuesday 6th of May 2025 (full day)

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 online clinical training for experienced drug and alcohol clinicians working with forensic clients. Learning Outcomes Advanced AOD Forensics training is targeted at senior

Free
Recurring

AOD Peer Support Group

32 Henry St, Hawthorn3122 Henry Street, Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia

Our Peer Support Group is a safe space for anyone to talk about concerns with prescription or over-the-counter medications, alcohol, and/or other drugs. By checking in and sharing experiences, group members can feel encouraged and supported in their recovery. Groups are hosted by people with Lived/Living Experience of substance use and recovery.

Free

BreakThrough – Recovery for Everyone

Online via Zoom

Online BreakThrough sessions go for 1 hour and cover topics relevant to families who are dealing with a loved one's drug use. Some content will be specific to substance misuse, other material will cover addictive behaviours more broadly. It's important to note that BreakThrough is an education program and while each session includes group discussion

Free
Recurring

AOD Recovery-Based Support Group

51 Bald Hill Rd Pakenham Bald Hill Road, Pakenham, Victoria, Australia

A peer-led recovery-based AOD support group run by the WEAVE team at Each and the Salvation Army Corps Casey-Cardinia. Groups include psychoeducational material around relapse prevention and other skills needed in recovery such as anger management, anxiety, assertiveness, conflict resolution and boundary setting. Group is open to community members in the Cardinia Shire and is

Free
Recurring

Run into Recovery

Run into Recovery is a community walking/running group that meets every Sunday in St Kilda West.  The Run into Recovery group has a clear intention to bring those together in the community who have been impacted by addiction and recovery. That includes those who have been directly affected, family/carers/supporters and allies of the cause. We

Free

SMART Recovery Training

SMART Recovery Facilitator Training is a two-day course designed to teach you everything you need to know to start facilitating your own SMART Recovery meeting. SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE!!! https://smartrecoveryaustralia.com.au/

Varied

Youth AOD Workforce Training

Online via Zoom

A two-day advanced forensic clinical training course (split over four days) targeted at senior AOD clinicians working with forensic youth clients presenting with highly complex needs. This training will cover the below learning outcomes: -              Understanding the Youth Justice System in Victoria -              Substance use and offending in youth justice client -              Forensic assessment, case

Free

SMART Recovery Training

SMART Recovery Facilitator Training is a two-day course designed to teach you everything you need to know to start facilitating your own SMART Recovery meeting. SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE!!! https://smartrecoveryaustralia.com.au/

Varied

Youth AOD Workforce Training

Online via Zoom

A two-day advanced forensic clinical training course (split over four days) targeted at senior AOD clinicians working with forensic youth clients presenting with highly complex needs. This training will cover the below learning outcomes: -              Understanding the Youth Justice System in Victoria -              Substance use and offending in youth justice client -              Forensic assessment, case

Free