Events

Monash Addiction Research Centre 2019 Symposium

The Pavilion, Monash University (Caulfield Campus) Level 8, building H, 900 Dandenong Road, Caulfield

This one-day symposium will bring together world leading researcher from faculties across Monash. The program will feature invited speakers, oral research presentations, and a combined poster session and networking event. We will announce the successful the MARC Interdisciplinary seed funding grants and PhD top-ups during the event. Students posters will be featured in a dedicated

Free

HEPReady Essentials training

Hepatitis Victoria 5/200 Sydney Rd Brunswick, Brunswick

Do you work helping people who may have hepatitis? Get the Essentials. HEPReady® training for health and community professionals. When: Thursday 22nd August 2019 from 9.30am-12pm Where: Hepatitis Victoria 5/200 Sydney Road Brunswick 3056 Cost: $60.00 Hepatitis Victoria is the peak not for profit organisation working across the state for people affected by, or at

$60

Overdose Awareness Day Art Exhibition- Be Zine Project

On the 28th of August 2019, our Be Zine peer support group are hosting an art exhibition to commemorate International Overdose Awareness Day. This event will be held at the Hawthorn Arts Centre, from 12-4pm, in the Basement room. This a free event. The exhibition will feature artwork created by our group participants. The pieces

Free

3rd Annual World’s Largest Overdose Prevention Training

Port Melbourne Town Hall 333 Bay Street, Port Melbourne

In 2016 there were 1808 overdose deaths in Australia many of which were attributed to prescription drugs.  Overdose can happen to anyone. Join us at Port Melbourne Town hall for a wonderful FREE event to learn how to recognise and possibly prevent a fatal overdose for someone you love. In a practical training delivered by

Free

SHARC Overdose Awareness Day Reflection Event 2019

Self Help Addiction Resource Centre 140 Grange Road, Carnegie

In recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day, SHARC is hosting its annual reflection event and warmly invites friends, family, staff, volunteers, members and the wider community who have been impacted by the loss of a loved one due to substance use. A light brunch will be shared afterwards. Where: Gordon Storey Memorial Hall, 140 Grange Road, Carnegie

Free

International Overdose Awareness Day Bendigo

Bendigo Library 259 Hargreaves St, Bendigo

International Overdose Awareness Day aims to raise awareness of overdose and reduce the stigma of a drug-related death. It is also an opportunity to stimulate discussion about evidence-based overdose prevention and drug policy. International Overdose Awareness Day acknowledges the grief felt by families and friends remembering those who have died or suffered permanent injury due

Free

IOAD19 at Youth Projects (Free Event)

Youth Projects is hosting a naloxone training event + free lunch to acknowledge International Overdose Awareness Day 2019. The event seeks to empower participants to respond to overdose and encourage community advocacy. The event welcomes punters and sector staff. All training participants will be offered free access to the naloxone nasal spray antidote. To RSVP

Free

International Overdose Awareness Day Event Melbourne 2019

Richmond Town Hall 333 Bridge Road, Richmond

2019 IOAD current invite The Aaron Short Awareness Association (ASAA Inc) in collaboration with the Yarra Drug and Health Forum, APOD Family Services and Harm Reduction Victoria would be grateful for your attendance to support this year’s International Overdose Awareness Day on 31st August 2019. I look forward to sharing my personal story as well

Free

Learn how to respond to people affected by ice.

Punt Hill Williamstown 4 Ferguson St, Williamstown

360Edge, Australia’s leading alcohol and other drug consultants, is now delivering free half day workshops to frontline workers across Victoria. This free session will empower you with the knowledge and skills to understand and work effectively with people may be affected by ice. The training will build your confidence, knowledge and skills so you can

Free

Pills, Powder, and Smoke: Inside the Bloody War on Drugs – Book Launch and Policy Discussion

Astor Theatre 1 Chapel St, St Kilda VIC 3182, St Kilda

"Is it Time to Legalise or Decriminalise Drugs?" Drug Policy Australia invites you to hear international bestselling author Antony Loewenstein speak at the Melbourne Town Hall on Monday, 9th September, to launch his new book, Pills, Powder, and Smoke: Inside the Bloody War on Drugs. He is joined by ABC Radio talkback host Jon Faine and an expert

$24 – $33