The Monash Addiction Research Centre is hosting a webinar on Tuesday, 6 December titled Drug checking services in Australia: Reflections on rapidly evolving practices A panel of experts will discuss the past, present and future of drug checking, monitoring and early warning systems. They will explore recent examples of drug checking and monitoring in the
The 4-hour course will teach you the skills and knowledge required to safely have a conversation with a suicidal person. You will learn practical skills to improve your confidence to provide mental health first aid to someone who is feeling suicidal.
Increase your confidence and provide advanced intervention for families with alcohol and other drug issues Working with families can be complex and challenging often due to multiple people and perspectives that are sometimes misaligned. This masterclass goes deeper into the Orford stress-strain-information-coping-support model drawing on elements of the Orford and Velleman 5-step model. Learn key
A new trial of a Sobering Up Service (SUS) in Yarra is already showing results, supporting people in Yarra to get safely home or to another safe place to sober up, and reducing the need for unnecessary police or ambulance call-outs. On Thursday the 8th of December from 2pm at Bargoonga Nganjin Community Hub (North
You’re invited – Jobs Guarantee Information Forum for Community Sector HR and Hiring Managers Struggling to fill vacancies? The Jobs Guarantee may be your solution. Come along to an online information forum/Q&A session on this new Victorian Government pilot scheme. The Jobs Guarantee is part of a broader push to grow the community services workforce, and establish
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.
Participants will be able to identify the most common drugs and substances encountered in the community/workplace and how they impact an 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
Shifting Landscapes – Building the holistic treatment mosaic Click here to register Service systems are becoming increasingly aware that to deal with consumer needs and complexity effectively, a holistic approach can bring great benefits. The recent Royal Commissions into Victoria’s Mental Health System and Family Violence have both embraced the need for holistic approaches more
Overview Since 2015, this unique program has helped family members across Victoria better understand addictive behaviours, improve communication and wellbeing, and access appropriate support networks. BreakThrough offers practical strategies and provides an opportunity for family/friends/partners of people with addictive behaviours to connect and learn from each other. Online BreakThrough sessions go for 1 hour and
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
