Events

SHARC Overdose Awareness Day Reflection Event 2019

Self Help Addiction Resource Centre 140 Grange Road, Carnegie

In recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day, SHARC is hosting its annual reflection event and warmly invites friends, family, staff, volunteers, members and the wider community who have been impacted by the loss of a loved one due to substance use. A light brunch will be shared afterwards. Where: Gordon Storey Memorial Hall, 140 Grange Road, Carnegie

Free

International Overdose Awareness Day Bendigo

Bendigo Library 259 Hargreaves St, Bendigo

International Overdose Awareness Day aims to raise awareness of overdose and reduce the stigma of a drug-related death. It is also an opportunity to stimulate discussion about evidence-based overdose prevention and drug policy. International Overdose Awareness Day acknowledges the grief felt by families and friends remembering those who have died or suffered permanent injury due

Free

IOAD19 at Youth Projects (Free Event)

Youth Projects is hosting a naloxone training event + free lunch to acknowledge International Overdose Awareness Day 2019. The event seeks to empower participants to respond to overdose and encourage community advocacy. The event welcomes punters and sector staff. All training participants will be offered free access to the naloxone nasal spray antidote. To RSVP

Free

International Overdose Awareness Day Event Melbourne 2019

Richmond Town Hall 333 Bridge Road, Richmond

2019 IOAD current invite The Aaron Short Awareness Association (ASAA Inc) in collaboration with the Yarra Drug and Health Forum, APOD Family Services and Harm Reduction Victoria would be grateful for your attendance to support this year’s International Overdose Awareness Day on 31st August 2019. I look forward to sharing my personal story as well

Free

Learn how to respond to people affected by ice.

Punt Hill Williamstown 4 Ferguson St, Williamstown

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

Pills, Powder, and Smoke: Inside the Bloody War on Drugs – Book Launch and Policy Discussion

Astor Theatre 1 Chapel St, St Kilda VIC 3182, St Kilda

"Is it Time to Legalise or Decriminalise Drugs?" Drug Policy Australia invites you to hear international bestselling author Antony Loewenstein speak at the Melbourne Town Hall on Monday, 9th September, to launch his new book, Pills, Powder, and Smoke: Inside the Bloody War on Drugs. He is joined by ABC Radio talkback host Jon Faine and an expert

$24 – $33

Bystander Action to Prevent Violence Against Women

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

This 3.5 hour active bystander training supports participants to speak up when confronted with everyday sexism and sexual harassment as well as a range of behaviours and attitudes that justify, excuse, blame, trivialise or minimise violence against women. This training takes participants through the causes, prevalence and impact of domestic violence, sexual harassment and other forms

$85 – $125

Bystander Action to Prevent Violence Against Women

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

This 3.5 hour active bystander training supports participants to speak up when confronted with everyday sexism and sexual harassment as well as a range of behaviours and attitudes that justify, excuse, blame, trivialise or minimise violence against women. This training takes participants through the causes, prevalence and impact of domestic violence, sexual harassment and other forms

$85 – $125

Viral hepatitis training; Albury-Wodonga

The Cube 118 Hovell Street, Wodonga

HEPReady® Regional Workshop-Albury-Wodonga Commissioned by the Victorian Government’s Department of Health and Human Services   The HEPReady® regional workshop is an opportunity for your workforce to develop a comprehensive understanding of viral hepatitis along with local perspectives.   Will feature expert presenters, lived-experience speakers and community based health experts. What will we cover? Epidemiology, methods

Free

Odyssey House Victoria Open Day

Odyssey House Victoria, Lower Plenty 28 Bonds Road, Lower Plenty

Odyssey House Victoria’s adult residential rehabilitation program provides live-in treatment for individuals, couples and parents with their children (aged 0-12). Operating as a therapeutic community, the values-based program provides a structured environment where over 100 residents and 40 staff work together to help people make changes and choices on their pathway to recovery. We would