Events

Introduction to evaluation: the essentials

Evaluation is a key component of project, program and service delivery – it helps to tell us what works, what needs changing and whether the desired changes and outcomes are occurring. This introductory-level workshop is aimed at staff who are interested in increasing their knowledge and skills in understanding, designing and implementing evaluation. Participants will

Free

SHARC Peer Worker Training

Self Help Addiction Resource Centre 140 Grange Road, Carnegie

Peer workers, like any professional discipline, need quality, standardised training and ongoing professional development. Through extensive research and co-design, SHARC has developed Peer Worker Training.  This comprehensive training provides a vital knowledge base for peer workers in the AOD sector, and ensures that the peer workforce has a discipline-specific framework. The SHARC Peer Worker Training

Forensic Fundamentals Training (Inner North Melbourne)

Caraniche Head Office Level 1, 260 Hoddle Street, Abbotsford, Melbourne

Forensic Fundamentals is a half-day face-to-face forensic clinical training session for Victorian Alcohol and other Drug Workers. The Forensic Fundamentals training session will provide attendees with information and clinical skills for working with forensic clients. The aim of the training is to enhance key clinical skills to enable clinicians to better work with forensic clients

Free

Trauma informed practice

Trauma stems from a normal response to overwhelming stress. Many people experience psychological trauma as a response to one off extreme events, or it can be repeated trauma through ongoing relationships. This workshop will provide information on the difference between single incident and complex trauma, the impact of trauma on brain development, and discuss possible

Free

AOD Family Violence Network Meeting

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

The AOD Family Violence Network meeting brings together AOD sector staff with family violence responsibilities and other key stakeholders to promote collegiality and support, and provide advice on implementing family violence reforms in the AOD sector.  Please note: this network meeting is for AOD sector staff only and Specialist Family Violence Advisors. Please contact Marije

Forensic Fundamentals Training (Frankston/Mornington Peninsula)

Frankston Library 60 Playne St, Frankston

Forensic Fundamentals is a half-day face-to-face forensic clinical training session for Victorian Alcohol and other Drug Workers The Forensic Fundamentals training session will provide attendees with information and clinical skills for working with forensic clients. The aim of the training is to enhance key clinical skills to enable clinicians to better work with forensic clients

Free

Learn how to respond to people affected by ice.

Box Hill Town Hall Gawler Room, 1022 Whitehorse Rd, Box Hill

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

Forensic Fundamentals Training (North Melbourne)

North Melbourne Community Centre 49/53 Buncle St, North Melbourne, Melbourne

Forensic Fundamentals is a half-day face-to-face forensic clinical training session for Victorian Alcohol and other Drug Workers The Forensic Fundamentals training session will provide attendees with information and clinical skills for working with forensic clients. The aim of the training is to enhance key clinical skills to enable clinicians to better work with forensic clients

Free

HEPReady Regional Workshop-Brimbank

Sunshine Convention Centre Sunshine Convention Centre, Gate 1, Victoria University, 460 Ballarat Road, Sunshine North, Sunshine North

Commissioned by the Victorian Government’s Department of Health and Human Services  The HEPReady® regional workshop is an opportunity for your workforce to develop a comprehensive understanding of viral hepatitis along with local perspectives. Will feature expert presenters, lived-experience speakers and community based health experts. What will we cover? Epidemiology, methods of transmission, progression, treatment and

HEPReady Regional Workshop-Brimbank

Sunshine Conference Centre-Gate 1, Victoria University, 460 Ballarat Road, Sunshine North, Victoria 3020 Gate 1, Victoria University, 460 Ballarat Road, Sunshine North

Commissioned by the Victorian Government’s Department of Health and Human Services  The HEPReady® regional workshop is an opportunity for your workforce to develop a comprehensive understanding of viral hepatitis along with local perspectives.   Will feature expert presenters, lived-experience speakers and community based health experts. What will we cover? Epidemiology, methods of transmission, progression, treatment