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Storytelling for Change: Prevention of Violence Against Women Communication Masterclass

Women's Health Victoria Level 8, 255 Bourke St, Melbourne

The workshop covers: Key elements of a primary prevention story Ethical considerations developing and sharing stories Tailoring for your audience or setting Key messages and the drivers of violence against women Story crafting techniques and story shapes Who should attend? This workshop is designed for practitioners working in the primary prevention and gender equity sectors.

$155 – $225

Learn how to respond to people affected by ice.

Uni Hill Conference Centre 30 Graduate Road, Bundoora

360Edge, Australia’s leading alcohol and other drug consultants, is now delivering free half day workshops to frontline workers across Victoria. This free session will empower you with the knowledge and skills to understand and work effectively with people may be affected by ice. The training will build your confidence, knowledge and skills so you can

Free

Overdose and Response in Victoria

Library at the Dock 107 Victoria Harbour Promenade, Docklands

The number of people dying from unintentional overdose in Australia has been steadily increasing for more than 15 years. Victoria hasn’t been spared the effects of our overdose crisis. Deaths from heroin are surging, and their impact is being felt especially hard in rural and regional communities. Meanwhile, the rise of pharmaceutical opioids as a

Free

VAADA Annual General Meeting 2019

Melbourne Metropole Central 44 Brunswick St, Fitzroy, Vic, Australia

The Victorian Alcohol and Drug Association (VAADA) invites its Members and Friends to attend our AGM When:  Friday 15th November Time: 12:00 - 2:00 pm, lunch, tea and coffee will be provided Venue: Melbourne Metropole Central, 44 Brunswick St Fitzroy VIC 3065 Guest Speaker: to be announced To register: click here

9th International Criminal Justice Conference

Melbourne Cricket Ground Gate 3, Level 2, Brunton Avenue, Richmond

In 2015, Australian Community Support Organisation (ACSO) presented the 8th International Criminal Justice Conference – “Do Prisons Change Lives”. Keynote speaker, former Texan Republican Legislator, Jerry Madden delivered a direct message to Australian jurisdictions: “Don’t Build More Prisons, They Cost Too Much”. He stated that American Governments had learnt that mass incarceration policies have both

Capturing Change Masterclass: Monitoring and Evaluation for primary prevention

Women's Health Victoria Level 8, 255 Bourke St, Melbourne

This full day masterclass aims to build participants’ confidence and skills to undertake effective monitoring and evaluation as part of their primary prevention of violence against women and family violence work. This workshop explores the key theoretical approaches and practice frameworks that guide primary prevention evaluation in Victoria, supporting participants to reflect on their own

$155 – $225

Learn how to respond to people affected by ice.

Quality Hotel Mildura Grand Seventh St, Mildura

360Edge, Australia’s leading alcohol and other drug consultants, is now delivering free half day workshops to frontline workers across Victoria. This free session will empower you with the knowledge and skills to understand and work effectively with people may be affected by ice. The training will build your confidence, knowledge and skills so you can

Free

Working with Intergenerational and Collective Trauma – fostering healing and building resilience

This one-day interactive professional development training, informed by current research, provides the information, understanding and skills needed by people working in any health or human service role. It explores the often substantial compounded impacts of diverse traumas on individuals, whole populations and communities, including across generations. By attending this training, participants will better understand the

Victorian AOD Service Providers Conference

Catholic Leadership Centre 576 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Victorian AOD Service Providers’ Conference: A Mixed Bag VAADA has been funded by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to organise the Service Providers’ Conference. The theme for the upcoming conference, developed in consultation with DHHS, is A Mixed Bag Please note: the Service Providers’ Conference is for government-funded service providers of AOD

Managing Vicarious Trauma

This one-day interactive professional development training explores the nature, dynamics and risks of vicarious trauma (VT), contrasts it with burnout, post-traumatic stress disorder and compassion fatigue, and supports you to stay healthy and safe in your work with people impacted by diverse traumas. The training distinguishes the differences between, and appropriate responses to, direct trauma exposure and