Events

ONLINE | Building a safe and inclusive practice and successfully coordinating care

A workshop for community-based AOD and mental health workers. This free, online session will provide an overview of strategies for building a safe and inclusive practice and successfully coordinating care in the AOD and mental health sectors. It is aimed at community-based AOD and mental health workers. This workshop is offered by Hamilton Centre and funded

Free
Recurring

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: Family Relationships

Online via 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 personal experience

Free

Mindfulness Based Relapse Prevention

Online via Zoom

Build key skills in mindfulness based relapse prevention to better support your clients Mindfulness based relapse prevention integrates traditional relapse prevention with mindfulness meditation practices, supporting clients to better understand their thoughts, emotional reactions, and behavioural patterns. This helps them to more easily become aware of their triggers and respond mindfully rather than automatically. With

Recurring

AOD Recovery-Based Support Group

51 Bald Hill Rd Pakenham Bald Hill Road, Pakenham, Victoria, Australia

A peer-led recovery-based AOD support group run by the WEAVE team at Each and the Salvation Army Corps Casey-Cardinia. Groups include psychoeducational material around relapse prevention and other skills needed in recovery such as anger management, anxiety, assertiveness, conflict resolution and boundary setting. Group is open to community members in the Cardinia Shire and is

Free
Recurring

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

Free
Recurring

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 for Families – Boundaries and Safety Plans

Online via 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

Free

Working with Families with Alcohol and Other Drug Issues

Online via Zoom

Gain advanced clinical practice skills in working with families 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. Learn an effective, evidence based framework to help you engage better with families. You will walk away with increased confidence and

Recurring

AOD Recovery-Based Support Group

51 Bald Hill Rd Pakenham Bald Hill Road, Pakenham, Victoria, Australia

A peer-led recovery-based AOD support group run by the WEAVE team at Each and the Salvation Army Corps Casey-Cardinia. Groups include psychoeducational material around relapse prevention and other skills needed in recovery such as anger management, anxiety, assertiveness, conflict resolution and boundary setting. Group is open to community members in the Cardinia Shire and is

Free