Events

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Family Support Meeting – Footscray

CohealthHealthworks Nicholson Street, Footscray, Victoria, Australia

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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LYFT Up Your Family Group

Online

Lift Up Your Family (LUYF) Group is being offered for term 4! LUYF is a group for parents and caregivers who are supporting a young person who uses substances. This group provides opportunity to learn about substance use, recovery and to connect with other parents/caregivers who are having similar experiences. Catchment: Frankston/Mornington Peninsula When: Thursday

Free
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Stepping Stones – A course for families and friends supporting someone with AOD dependence.

Harm Reduction Victoria 299-305 Victoria Street, Brunswick, Victoria, Australia

Stepping Stones to Success A course for families and friends supporting someone with a drug or alcohol problem. FDS firmly believes that family and friends are the most important source of support for those struggling with drug and/or alcohol dependence. Families can be a vital force for positive change. Keeping a connection with them is,

$40 – $70
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Stepping Stones – A course for families and friends supporting someone with AOD dependence.

Harm Reduction Victoria 299-305 Victoria Street, Brunswick, Victoria, Australia

Stepping Stones to Success A course for families and friends supporting someone with a drug or alcohol problem. FDS firmly believes that family and friends are the most important source of support for those struggling with drug and/or alcohol dependence. Families can be a vital force for positive change. Keeping a connection with them is,

$40 – $70

📣 SHARC’s 2023/24 Annual General Meeting

Gordon Storey Memorial Hall, 140 Grange Road, Carnegie Vic 3163 40 Grange Road, Carnegie

We are excited to announce that this year's AGM theme is ‘The Fibonacci Sequence’. 🌀 🌱 Like nature's perfect spiral, SHARC's journey is an ever-expanding story of connection and growth. From our grassroots beginnings to our vibrant present, we're constantly evolving while staying true to our core values. Come be part of our expanding spiral

Forensic Fundamentals Training (1/2 day)

Online

  Duration:  Half Day Number of DHHS funded courses run each financial year: 8 Maximum number of attendees: 15   Forensic Fundamentals Summary Forensic Fundamentals is a half-day online forensic clinical training session for Victorian Alcohol and other Drug Workers. Learning Outcomes The Forensic Fundamentals training session will provide attendees with information and clinical skills

Free
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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