Update your essential knowledge on viral hepatitis and liver conditions Did you know? An estimated 340,000 people in Australia are living with hepatitis B or hepatitis C. More than 70% of people living with chronic hepatitis B are not receiving care. It is estimated that 1 in 5 people living with chronic hepatitis C have
Odyssey House Victoria is now delivering a series of online SMART Recovery Support and Education groups for Family and Friends who live with or care for people living with the risk of overdose. Due to current COVID circumstances, this will be run on Zoom The groups will be offered every Tuesday for 8 weeks. Each
Participants will learn how to work with different types of challenging behaviours and communications styles a client may demonstrate. This course will also address aggression, de-escalation techniques and safety within the workplace
When: Thursday 10 February, 12PM - 1PM (AEDT) Presenters: Dr James Gooden and Dr Vanessa Petersen (Turning Point) This webinar will provide attendees with a practical understanding of: Cognitive functioning and key indicators of impairment; Common aetiologies and modifiable risk factors for cognitive impairment; Implementing strategies to address cognitive changes including compensatory strategies and lifestyle
Presenter: Sonia Sharp, Partner, People Advisory Services EY Georgina Gates, Director, People Advisory Services EY Sonia dedicated over 30 years to public service, with 17 years as a senior executive in the UK leading education and child and family services, and most recently as Deputy Secretary in the Victorian government. Sonia is a Partner in
Join like minded health and welfare professionals for an afternoon of weaving, connection and reflection on the complexities of our work. Open to all health and welfare professionals. No basket weaving experience necessary. A generous wilderness of sustainable hand dyed basketry materials and everything you need to make your first basket provided. Facilitated by Clinical
This course has been adapted from the Standard Mental Health First Aid Course for adults. In this informative and practical course, you will learn about the signs and symptoms of common and disabling mental health problems in adults, how to provide initial help, where and how to get professional help, what sort of help has been
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne have partnered with Harm Reduction Victoria to provide an interactive education course on Hepatitis C. In this course we delve into the diagnosis, treatments and the impacts of living with Hep C. Join us to make an impact in increasing awareness and exploring strategies to engage and support clients into health
Understand the inner workings of the brain on drugs and how to work effectively with cognitive impairment Alcohol and other drugs can affect the brain in both consistent and idiosyncratic ways. In this workshop, learn about the parts of the brain that can be affected by drug use and the impact on functioning. You will
Findings from a recent study suggest that there is upward potential to optimise work experiences across the AOD sector and thus opportunity to realise more positive impact. This webinar will provide an overview of the first of two related reports commisioned by NADA and VAADA: "The AOD Sector Workforce: on Engagement, Learning and Wellbeing." Dr
