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International Family Drug Support Day 2025 – Melbourne VIC

Legislative Council Committee Room (LCCR), Parliament House Spring St, East Melbourne

Events are being held around the country to mark International Family Drug Support Day in February 2025. International Family Drug Support Day first started in 2016 to draw attention to the importance of families affected by alcohol and/or drugs, including the benefits of supporting families, friends and supporters. When families are given education, awareness and

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Australia’s world-first psilocybin studies: clinical insights, therapist training applications, and future innovations

Talking Point - Wednesday 26th February 2025, 1pm - 2pm AEDT - ONLINE Australia’s world-first psilocybin studies: clinical insights, therapist training applications, and future innovations, presented by Dr Paul Liknaitzky, Head of the Clinical Psychedelic Lab, and Senior Research Fellow within the Dept of Psychiatry at Monash University

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AOD Peer Support Group

32 Henry St, Hawthorn3122 Henry Street, Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia

Our Peer Support Group is a safe space for anyone to talk about concerns with prescription or over-the-counter medications, alcohol, and/or other drugs. By checking in and sharing experiences, group members can feel encouraged and supported in their recovery. Groups are hosted by people with Lived/Living Experience of substance use and recovery.

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BreakThrough : Addiction and Mental Health

Zoom

Online BreakThrough sessions go for 1 hour and cover topics relevant to families who are dealing with a loved one's drug use. Some content will be specific to substance misuse, other material will cover addictive behaviours more broadly. It's important to note that BreakThrough is an education program and while each session includes group discussion

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Advanced AOD Training (full day)

Online via Zoom

Advanced AOD Forensics is one-day online clinical training for experienced drug and alcohol clinicians working with forensic clients. Learning Outcomes Advanced AOD Forensics training is targeted at senior AOD clinicians working with forensic clients presenting with multiple complexities, including personality disorders, severe mental health issues, and other co morbidities which present in addition to significant

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Run into Recovery

Run into Recovery is a community walking/running group that meets every Sunday in St Kilda West.  The Run into Recovery group has a clear intention to bring those together in the community who have been impacted by addiction and recovery. That includes those who have been directly affected, family/carers/supporters and allies of the cause. We

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Stepping Forward: Setting Workable Boundaries

Online via Zoom

Free education session for families and friends, delivering useful information to those supporting someone using alcohol and other drugs Is someone in your family or a friend taking drugs and/or alcohol? Are you looking for practical down-to-earth information and support? Stepping Forward aims to increase people's confidence and competence in supporting a family member or

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AOD Peer Support Group

32 Henry St, Hawthorn3122 Henry Street, Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia

Our Peer Support Group is a safe space for anyone to talk about concerns with prescription or over-the-counter medications, alcohol, and/or other drugs. By checking in and sharing experiences, group members can feel encouraged and supported in their recovery. Groups are hosted by people with Lived/Living Experience of substance use and recovery.

Free

BreakThrough : Emotional Impact of Addiction

Zoom

It's important to note that BreakThrough is an education program and while each session includes group discussion about a particular topic or theme, people requiring more intensive support in relation to their own circumstances are strongly encouraged to contact Family Drug and Gambling Help on 1300 660 068 to speak to a trained volunteer with

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