With the challenging environment we are faced with, now is a great time to consider doing something for YOU and studying. Our next intake for the Certificate IV in Mental Health CHC43315 and the Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs CHC43215 starts in July and we'd love to welcome you into either Free TAFE course! With both courses Free
Drug Courts are growing, from Dandenong Magistrates Court to Melbourne CBD and next year to regional Victoria. The County Court Drug and Alcohol Court is scheduled to start later in 2020. How do they work? What is the evidence of effectiveness? A post-sentence program focusing on the rehabilitation and treatment of offenders with a drug
Motivational Interviewing for AOD Part 1 6th August 9am-12pm Part 2 11th August 9am-12pm This workshop, new in 2020, will cover the key elements in motivational interviewing essential for AOD workers. Participants will improve their MI skills – “the how” – and gain a deeper understanding of the spirit and philosophy of MI – “the why”.
Now an interactive online workshop conducted over 2 half day sessions! It's more than just A-B-Cs! Understand the 'why' and the 'how' of CBT in this interactive back to fundamentals to the transdiagnostic application of CBT in AOD practice. This foundation workshop offers a practical introduction to the core practice skills in AOD treatment. This
In commemoration of International Overdose Awareness Day, community organisations from St.Kilda and surrounds have come together to deliver a proactive response to Overdose in the form of an educational ONLINE training. Join us on August 27th to understand: what overdose is, the signs and symptoms, how to administer the opioid reversal drug naloxone (demonstrations will include
In commemoration of International Overdose Awareness Day, community organisations from St.Kilda and surrounds have come together to deliver a proactive response to Overdose in the form of an educational ONLINE training. Join us on August 31st to learn: the signs and symptoms of overdose how to administer the opioid reversal drug naloxone (demonstrations will include using
August 31 2020 marks the 20th year of the International Overdose Awareness Day. Sadly, every year thousands of people die as a result of opioid overdose. Yet these deaths are preventable. This event will be hosted online by the Burnet Institute and present some of the latest work on responses to opioid overdose that
For families and friends affected by someone’s drug and alcohol use. Is someone you care about using alcohol and/or drugs? We know how difficult this is. Having a substance dependency 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
Now a fully interactive online workshop conducted over 2 x half days! Find out how to effectively blend the two core interventions in AOD treatment to achieve better client outcomes. This practice based workshop shows you how and when to utilise MI and CBT seamlessly throughout treatment from assessment to closure. This workshop is for
New training in 2020 based on the most up to date evidence based information! This training will assist alcohol and drug workers to best respond to comorbid AOD and mental health conditions. Participants will learn how to adapt and expand on their existing skills to assist clients to manage their mental health symptoms whilst participating
