Events

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Family Support Meeting – Geelong Area

CloverdaleCommunityCentre 167-169 Purnell Rd, Corio

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

Free

SHARC Peer Worker Training – November 2024

Peer Projects, a program of SHARC are thrilled to announce registrations are now open for the next round of SHARC Peer Worker Training. Details as follows: Duration: 5 days, 9:30am – 4:00pm each day. Dates: 27th, 28th, 29th November and 3rd, 4th, December 2024. Where: Face to face training, details of location and times to be sent once

Turning Point presents Talking Point a free online webinar series: Family Drug Treatment Court: Improving outcomes for parents experiencing addiction and their children in child protection proceedings, presented by Matt Wilson – Statewide Program Manager, Family Drug Treatment Court – Children’s Court of Victoria

Zoom webinar

Talking Point - 27th November 2024, 1pm - 2pm - ONLINE Family Drug Treatment Court: Improving outcomes for parents experiencing addiction and their children in child protection proceedings, presented by Matt Wilson – Statewide Program Manager, Family Drug Treatment Court – Children’s Court of Victoria This presentation will showcase the Children’s Court of Victoria’s Family Drug

Free

NDRI WEBINAR: Drug checking around Australia: A snapshot of services, recent findings, and insights for the festival season

Presenters: Stephanie Tzanetis (Pill Testing Australia) Cameron Francis (The Loop Australia, QLD) Dr Robert Page (The Loop Australia, NSW) Ed Broadbent (Prompt Response Network, National Centre for Research on Emerging Drugs) ­­Facilitated by Dr Jodie Grigg (National Drug Research Institute, Curtin University) In an evolving illicit drug risk environment, drug checking is increasingly recognised as

Free

NDRI WEBINAR: Drug checking around Australia: A snapshot of services, recent findings, and insights for the festival season

Online

In an evolving illicit drug risk environment, drug checking is increasingly recognised as a vital harm reduction tool for surveillance and informed decision-making. As we enter another Australian festival season, the risks posed by high-potency substances and novel synthetic substances, such as nitazines and cathinones, raise particular concerns. In this webinar, we’ll bring together a

Free

BreakThrough: Family Relationships

Zoom

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 personal experience

Free
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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

Free

Families of Substance: A two day masterclass in working with families

Online via Zoom

Increase your confidence and provide advanced interventions for families with alcohol and other drug issues Working with families can be complex and challenging. Providing effective support for multiple people, often with very different perspectives, raises the difficulty level for practitioners. Building on our Working with Families with Alcohol and Other Drug Issues workshop, this masterclass

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Family Support Meeting – Ringwood

EasternVolunteers 1a/36 New St, Ringwood VIC 3134

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

Free

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Family Support Meeting – Frankston

Peninsula Health: Frankston Integrated Health Centre, Building L, Level 2, Group Room 2, 2 Hastings Rd Frankston Hospital, Frankston VIC Peninsula Health: Frankston Integrated Health Centre, Building L, Level 2, Group Room 2, 2 Hastings Rd, Frankston

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  

Free