Events

Free HEPReady workforce training through an intersectional gendered lens – 21 June

Zoom

LiverWELL and Women's Health in the South East (WHISE) invite all clinicians, health promotion practitioners and community service professionals to attend our free online capacity-building session on liver disease and viral hepatitis on Tuesday 21 June, from 10am - 12:30pm. The free session will focus on how gender impacts the stigma surrounding sexually transmissible diseases,

Free

Child Wellbeing: CIS Grants Program Second Quarterly Forum

The Child Information Sharing Capacity Building Grants Program (CIS Grants Program) is hosting its second forum on 21 June 2022. The theme of this forum will be ‘A focus on child wellbeing’. Bringing together stakeholders from across information sharing sectors (including education, health, families and children and justice), the forum will be inviting participants for

Free

Navigating Complexity In Alcohol and Other Drug Settings

Online

Gain a deep understanding of how to respond to co-occurring mental health problems in alcohol and other drug treatment Comorbidity is the norm rather than the exception. In this two day interactive online workshop you will deepen your understanding of co-occurring mental health and alcohol and other drug issues and build knowledge, confidence and skill

Recurring

BreakThrough: Families understanding addiction

Online

Since 2015, BreakThrough: Families understanding addiction has helped family members across Victoria better understand drug use, improve communication and wellbeing, and access appropriate support networks. BreakThrough offers practical strategies and support, and provides an opportunity for family members to connect and learn from each other. Sessions are online via Zoom and go for 1 hour.

Free

Introduction to Alcohol and Other Drugs 

Taskforce Education Hub 15, 16/8 Tuck St, Moorabbin VIC 3189, Melbourne

Participants will be able to identify the most common drugs and substances encountered in the community/workplace and how they impact the individual. Gaining an understanding of the reasons why individuals may turn to substances, participants will learn strategies to communicate effectively with individuals under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The concept of Harm Reduction/Minimisation

$160

Child’s Play

The Bouverie Centre 8 Gardiner Street, Brunswick, Australia

This workshop, held in person at The Bouverie Centre, considers the rationale for including children and play in family therapy and explores a range of creative techniques for involving all family members in sessions where there are children present.

$220

Stepping Stones Program

Greythorn Centre 2 Centre Way, North Balwyn

Family Drug Support’s flagship and award winning Stepping Stones program is specifically designed for family and carers of AOD dependents.  The 2 x weekend course (25th, 26th of June & 2nd, 3rd of July) brings people together to share common challenges and strategies.  Stepping Stones aims to increase family’s confidence and competence in managing complex

$70

Support. Don’t Punish 2022 Night of Enlightenment and Entertainment

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

You are invited to an exclusive AOD double feature at the iconic Astor Theatre to celebrate Support. Don't Punish day on Saturday 25th June. In conjunction with other leading AOD organisations, Drug Policy Australia is screening a double feature of The Fix, and Elvis a classic Australian film starring Health Ledger and Geoffrey Rush in

$29 – $33

Reasons for Use Package 2022

Online

The Reasons For Use Package is an evidence-based resource that supports integrated treatment. Service users and staff across mental health, housing and alcohol and other drugs services have found using the RFUP increases staff knowledge and confidence and this in turn leads to improve service user outcomes. Hear stories directly from practice. Who should attend?

Free

Recurring

Standard Mental Health First Aid Day (2 days)

Taskforce Frankston 29 Playne Street, Frankston VIC 3199, Melbourne, Australia

Learn how to assist adults who are developing a mental health problem, experiencing a worsening of an existing mental health problem or in a mental health crisis, until appropriate professional help is received, or the crisis resolves. Demonstrate your mental health first aid skills by becoming an Accredited Mental Health First Aider. You will need to

$270