A 90-minute webinar hosted by VAADA, presented by Olivia Price and Professor Lisa Maher Click here to register It has been just over one year since the COVID-19 vaccine rollout commenced in Australia and over 95% of Australians aged 12 years and older are now fully vaccinated. However, there are some less vocal, disadvantaged populations
Key Take Aways: Elder Abuse is not just neglect but can be financial abuse, psychological abuse and physical abuse The relationship between AOD and Elder Abuse Special Challenge when the individual experiencing the abuse/violence is not your client
Known across the family violence sector as the “Red Flags” of family violence, these are the fourteen evidence based high-risk indicators that clinicians are trained to look out for when meeting with their clients. Why? Because if victim survivors are experiencing any of these factors, they are at an increased risk of being killed or
Register to attend: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/rural-and-regional-mhaod-workforce-incentives-scheme-information-session-tickets-342494920527 Information session for Victorian regional and rural Community Mental Health and Alcohol and other Drugs (AOD) services. The 2021-22 state budget allocated funding to establish a rural and regional workforce incentive scheme. This will support rural and regional Community Mental Health and AOD Services with grants to enhance recruitment packages to
Dear Colleagues, VAADA is delighted to announce we will be hosting a series of forums facilitated by former ABC radio presenter Jon Faine. Each of the three forums will feature Victorian State MPs (or their representatives) detailing their vision and priorities for AOD, followed by a facilitated Q&A session and informal afternoon tea with the
Build your leadership skills and contribute to the next generation of practitioners The key to great practice is great supervision. If you are a practice or clinical supervisor in the alcohol and other drug sector or want to become one, and you are ready for your next professional challenge, this workshop is for you. Gain
Forensic Youth AOD Workforce Training A two-day advanced forensic clinical training course (split over four days) targeted at senior AOD clinicians working with forensic youth clients presenting with highly complex needs. This training will cover the below learning outcomes: Understanding the Youth Justice System in Victoria Substance use and offending in youth justice client Forensic assessment,
This half-day live stream workshop, presented by The Bouverie Centre, complements our No Bullshit Therapy (NBT) self-paced online course. It supports the content of the self-paced online modules by building on your existing knowledge of NBT as a way to work respectfully with all people, including those reluctant to engage.
Includes a co-facilitated session with people of lived experience This is a blended training package that includes three on-line modules and two live zoom (face-to-screen - F2S) sessions. This training is an introduction to the key principles of working with clients who experience mental health and substance use/addiction issues. Online Modules released Monday 30 May
Update your essential knowledge on viral hepatitis and liver conditions Did you know? An estimated 340,000 people in Australia are living with hepatitis B or hepatitis C. More than 70% of people living with chronic hepatitis B are not receiving care. It is estimated that 1 in 5 people living with chronic hepatitis C
