Half-day training on how to offer mental health first aid to someone experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviours. You will learn: • How to identify warning signs for suicide • How to confidently support a person in crisis • How to have a conversation with someone experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviours At the completion of the
** AOD specific session** 360Edge, Australia’s leading alcohol and other drug consultants, is now delivering free half-day workshops to frontline workers across Victoria. For bookings visit https://stk_aod_29_10.eventbrite.com.au What you will learn. The training will build your confidence, knowledge and skills so you can respond safely and effectively to people affected by the drug ice. Understand the
The Victorian Alcohol and Drug Association (VAADA) invites its Members and Friends to attend our AGM When: 1 November 2018 from Time: 2.00 pm - 4.00 pm Venue: Catholic Leadership Centre Guest Speaker: Dr Nico Clark – Medical Director North Richmond Community Health MSIR – MSIR in Victoria’s broader treatment and harm reduction context To register click here Registration closes
Australasian Professional Society on Alcohol and other Drugs, we are pleased to invite you to our beautiful City of Sails and fun, Tāmaki Makaurau, for the APSAD Auckland 2018 Conference. The Conference will be held at the Pullman Auckland Hotel in the centre of Auckland from 4 to 7 November. It will showcase high quality
SMART Recovery is a free group program assisting people with any problematic behaviours, including addiction to drugs, alcohol, cigarettes, gambling, food, shopping, Internet and others. Star Health will be hosting a SMART Recovery group every Friday in Prahran commencing 9th Nov. For more information contact: Sebastian Aristos, Em: saristos@starhealth.org.au
12 November 2018 Realdrugtalk announces Australia’s first online Ice & other addiction treatment program. Ice user, Emily Taylor, will be one of Australia’s first to engage in the program. Ms. Taylor says: “Accessing treatment, let alone effective treatment, has been difficult. Having rehab on my phone, in my pocket is a game changer for me!”
The 4 hour Mental Health First Aid for Non Suicidal Self Injury course gives participants an opportunity to learn how to help someone who is engaging in self-injury. What the course covers Why people engage in self-injury How to talk to someone about their self-injury How to help the person stay safe How to connect
The 12-hour Standard Mental Health First Aid course teaches people (18 years and over) how to offer initial support to adults who are developing a mental health problem, experiencing a worsening of an existing mental health crisis, until appropriate professional help is received or the crisis resolves. The course curriculum is evidences-based, as informed by
RACGP Victoria is offering an education session on MATOD for prescribers with a need to prescribe pharmacotherapy to more than 5 patients with opioid dependence. Attendees must have completed the online Module 1 and be registered with AHPRA prior to registering for this session. This activity is funded by the Victorian Government. This education is
The HEPReady® regional workshop is an opportunity for your workforce to develop a comprehensive understanding of viral hepatitis along with local perspectives. Will feature expert presenters, lived-experience speakers and community based health experts. What will we cover? Epidemiology, methods of transmission, progression, treatment and management. Who should attend? ANYONE! Nurses, AOD workers, health educators, school
