AOD and the LGBTIQ+ community
Members of LGBTIQ+ communities are at greater risk of experiencing AOD-related harms and many face specific challenges relating to AOD and their health more broadly. Members of these communities can
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Working Better Together: A Shared Vision for AOD and Mental Health
Catholic Leadership Centre 576 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne, VIC, AustraliaVictorian AOD + Mental Health Collaborative Service Providers’ Conference Monday, 18th July 2022 (Please note this is a rescheduled date for the conference originally scheduled on 24th June 2022)
Free
Online HEPReady Essentials Accredited Course – July 20 and August 18
Zoom webinarUpdate your essential knowledge on viral hepatitis and liver conditions Did you know? An estimated 335,000 people in Australia are living with hepatitis B or hepatitis C. More than 70%
Free
WADS webinar: Methamphetamine: What is it and what does it do?
This session will explore what methamphetamine is and how it affects the functioning of the brain and body during pregnancy.
Free
Conversations About Suicide
Taskforce Frankston 29 Playne Street, Frankston VIC 3199, Melbourne, AustraliaThe 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
$160
Emotion Regulation Skills For Alcohol and Other Drug Workers
OnlineHelp your clients to manage strong emotions We all have strong emotions from time to time. Being able to recognise and self-regulate emotions and tolerate distress is a skill that
Motivational Interviewing: The Benefits of MI in Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drug Practice
OnlineKevan Myers from Nexus Dual Diagnosis Consultation Service and Steve West from Eastern Dual Diagnosis Service will draw on practice wisdom and research to explore how MI can augment and
Free
Forensic Fundamentals Training
OnlineAre you a Victorian AOD worker? If so, you are eligible for this complimentary training. As part of the implementation of the new Forensic Alcohol and Other Drugs Treatment Service
Free
Dealing with Challenging and Aggressive Behaviours
Taskforce Education Hub 15, 16/8 Tuck St, Moorabbin VIC 3189, MelbourneParticipants 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
$160
Standard Mental Health First Aid Day (2 days)
Taskforce Education Hub 15, 16/8 Tuck St, Moorabbin VIC 3189, MelbourneLearn 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
$270