Events

CBT for AOD Workers

It's more than just A-B-Cs! Understand the 'why' and the 'how' of CBT in this interactive back to fundamentals to the transdiagnostic application of CBT in AOD practice. This foundation workshop offers a practical introduction to the core practice skills in AOD treatment. This workshop is for those new to CBT and those wanting to

Integrating Motivational Interviewing and CBT

Find out how to effectively blend the two core interventions in AOD treatment to achieve better client outcomes. This practice based workshop shows you how and when to utilise MI and CBT seamlessly throughout treatment from assessment to closure. This workshop is for those with some basic knowledge of CBT and MI wanting to refine

Odyssey House Victoria Open Day

Odyssey House Victoria, Lower Plenty 28 Bonds Road, Lower Plenty

Odyssey House Victoria’s adult residential rehabilitation program 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 to recovery. We would

Gender Equity in Action

Women's Health Victoria Level 8, 255 Bourke St, Melbourne

This full-day workshop provides an introductory guide to understanding gender within our society. The workshop unpacks the impact of gender inequality on our health and wellbeing in Australia and best practice approaches to building gender equity into your work. The workshop focuses on building the practical skills needed to apply a gender lens to the

$155 – $225

Help I’ve been Subpoenaed! Case notes and court training

Do you know what to say and do if you are subpoenaed to appear in court? Do you feel confident writing a witness report for court? Are your case notes court-ready? Nearly 50% of AOD workers have had their case notes subpoenaed.  Would you know what to do? Join Paula Ross, Counselling Psychologist and Jarryd

HEPReady Essentials

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 25th July 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

$60

ResetLife FREE information session

Christ Church Mission Community Centre 14 Acland Street, St Kilda

ResetLife is an exciting new, intensive and evidence based,  Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) treatment program at First Step. This is a 'must see' if you are: A health and community worker looking for an effective new referral option An individual seeking a recovery-oriented treatment for addiction This session will provide an opportunity to learn

Free

Working with Families in AOD

Join families AOD specialist, Paula Ross, in this practical masterclass for AOD professionals wanting to effectively work with families in AOD treatment We know that involving families in AOD treatment improves outcomes. Do you know how to best work with families of people who use alcohol and other drugs? This interactive workshop is full of demonstrations, clinical discussion

Change the Story: Understanding Australia’s National Framework to prevent violence against women

Women's Health Victoria Level 8, 255 Bourke St, Melbourne

This one-day course is based on Change the story, Australia’s national framework to prevent violence against women and their children. For more information on Change the story visit: ourwatch.org.au/what-we-do/national-primary-prevention-framework This training has been developed by Our Watch, the national body for the prevention of violence against women and their children.  Please note: this training is not about how

$155 – $225

VAADA CEO and Managers Forum August 2019

Catholic Leadership Centre 576 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne, VIC, Australia

The CEO and Managers Forum is held every second month from April through to October.  It is an opportunity for CEOs and Managers to meet, network and discuss current issues affecting the AOD sector. The forum is open to all CEO and Managers of government-funded organisations providing AOD treatment. More information and the agenda will