Is someone you care about using alcohol and/or drugs? We know how difficult this is. Addiction is a complex issue that affects individuals, their families and the wider community. Families can become disconnected, our relationships suffer and we can feel isolated and helpless. InFocus is an education program, developed by Family Drug Help, that offers
New in 2020, this one day workshop for AOD sector supervisors will familiarise supervisors with models of supervision relevant to AOD work and the key elements of effective supervision. It will equip participants to develop supervision plans and contracts, deliver effective supervision and navigate supervision challenges and roadblocks.
Victorian AOD Service Providers’ Conference VAADA has been funded by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to organise the Service Providers’ Conference. Please note: the Service Providers’ Conference is for government-funded service providers of AOD treatment We encourage CEOs, managers and frontline AOD workers within funded organisations to attend. Where: Catholic Leadership Centre
We are proud to be a Partner for Mind Medicine Australia’s International Summit on Psychedelic Therapies for Mental Illness, taking place in Melbourne from 19-20 November 2021 at the Sofitel Melbourne On Collins. Come join us to explore the way forward for Australia. The two-day International Summit on Psychedelic Therapies for Mental Illness will bring
About this Event Presented by: Dr Krista Siefried - Clinical Research Lead, NCCRED, and Senior Research Associate, St Vincent's Hospital Sydney Length: 1 hour Workshop Goal: To give staff working in AOD clinical settings an understanding of the key concepts and principles of clinical research and the benefits of introducing research into the clinical setting. Description: An overview of
About this Event Length: 4 hours Workshop Goal: To give participants involved in research and trials a thorough understanding of all aspects of Good Clinical Practice and how it applies to everyday trial management . Description: The workshop contains five sessions of guidance, education, activities and interactive learning that cover all components of Good Clinical Practice relevant to
Better understand the brain, the impact of drugs, and how it affects treatment. Learn how to adapt your approach to improve client outcomes. Up to 70% of people in alcohol and other drug treatment have significant cognitive impairment related to drug use, lifestyle or other factors. In this workshop, learn about the parts of the
Presenter: Professor Alison Ritter (NDARC/UNSW) Time/Date: 25th February, 1pm AEDT (1.5 hours) Location: Online (Zoom webinar) Registration: Register here Professor Alison Ritter, AO is an internationally recognised drug policy scholar and the Director of the Drug Policy Modelling Program (DPMP) at the University of New South Wales. She is an NHMRC Senior Research Fellow leading
This workshop offers a practical introduction to core practice skills in AOD treatment. It is suitable for practitioners new to CBT, new to AOD or those wanting to enhance their core CBT skills. Participants will improve their understanding of CBT theory and practice and will learn a core CBT framework that will deepen their understanding
This workshop is designed for any practitioners who want to work more effectively with families and carers of people who use alcohol and other drugs, whether the person using drugs is in treatment or not. The workshop focusses on the impact of AOD on families and models of responding with a focus on the Orford
