Events

BreakThrough for Families – Understanding Addiction

Online

*Please note that BreakThrough is based in Melbourne, Australia and this event will take place in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST). About "Understanding addiction" This session includes information about Stages of addiction, how drugs impact the brain and the role of dopamine, and how family members can care for themselves and stay connected to their

Free

Trauma Informed Practice

Online

Gain confidence in delivering effective trauma informed practice Gain an in depth understanding of trauma and learn how to get effective outcomes when working with people who have experienced trauma with our Trauma Informed Practice workshop. Learn a simple way of approaching trauma that connects up people’s trauma experiences with their ‘here and now’ experiences and

$420

Grampians Forum on Viral Hepatitis

LiverWELL is delighted to collaborate with the Grampians Region Public Health Unit and Ballarat Community Health to provide a space for workers in the sector to come together on the goal of eliminating viral hepatitis by 2030. Networking is the primary focus of our upcoming Grampians Regional Forum, which will support healthcare workers in the

Free
Recurring

Therapeutic Creative Writing and Storytelling for Families and Carers

Belgrave Community Hub 1616/1624 Burwood Hwy, Belgrave, Australia

Led by award-winning published writer Karen McKnight who has lived experience as a carer and has spent years helping individuals and groups to find their voice through writing, these creative writing workshops will cover a range of writing styles such as freewriting, poetry, memoir and fiction-writing, allowing for the development of creative self-expression, storytelling skills

Free

Work Without Barriers Job Expo

Fitzroy Town Hall 201 Napier Steet, Fitzroy

Are you a woman or gender-diverse person who has faced barriers to employment because of experiences like incarceration, homelessness, family violence or mental health issues?  Would you like to learn more about how to find meaningful employment that values you and your experiences? Then the Work Without Barriers Job Expo is for you! Fitzroy Legal Service's Work Without Barriers is hosting a

Free

Talking Point webinar – Methamphetamines in pregnancy – clinical care to improve survival, engagement and attachment, presented by Elvira Earthstar.

Zoom webinar

Summary of the session In this webinar, Elvira will discuss the reasons that methamphetamine use in pregnancy is so concerning: the impact on pregnant physiology and the developing fetal brain; disruptions to perinatal attachment; and disruptions to executive functioning which disrupt health-affirming choices. Elvira will also highlight the possibilities for parents to initiate and sustain

Free

BreakThrough for Families – Boundaries and Safety Plans

Online

Participants registering for online sessions of BreakThrough will be sent a confirmation email with information about how to join the session. *Please note that BreakThrough is based in Melbourne, Australia and this event will take place in Australian Eastern Standard Time. About "Boundaries and Safety Plans" This session includes information about setting boundaries, how to

Free

State-wide Online Meeting: Family Drug Support Group

Non-religious, open meetings for family members and friends impacted by the use of drugs and/or alcohol by others. Open to anyone and providing opportunities to talk and listen to others in a non-judgemental, safe environment. Every Wednesday 7-9pm Register in advance for this meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZErceyurj4sHtOm5cFBV2rp9jkOM14XUgPv After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining

Free
Recurring

Advanced AOD Forensics Training (2 x half days)

Online

  Duration:  1 Day (1 day face-to-face or 2 half days online) Number of DHHS funded courses run each financial year: 8 Maximum number of attendees: 15   Advanced AOD Forensic Training Summary Advanced AOD Forensics is one-day (spread across 2 days) online clinical training for experienced drug and alcohol clinicians working with forensic clients.

Free

Ringwood: Family Drug Support Meeting

EasternVolunteers 1a/36 New St, Ringwood VIC 3134

Thursday every fortnight (6.00 pm - 8.00 pm) Non-religious, open meetings for family members and friends impacted by the use of drugs and/or alcohol by others. Open to anyone and providing opportunities to talk and listen to others in a non-judgemental, safe environment. Venue: Eastern Volunteers - Suite 1, 36 New Street,  Ringwood, VIC Enquiries:  Andrea 0493 683

Free