Team leaders and program managers currently working in state funded mental health and AOD services/programs in Victoria are invited to apply to undertake the Victorian Healthcare Association’s Mental Health and AOD Mentoring Program in 2025. Funded through the Department of Health, this training is offered to eligible participants at no cost. This program offers
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
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 with their circumstances are strongly encouraged to contact Family Drug and Gambling Help on 1300 660 068 to speak to a trained volunteer with personal experience of a loved
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 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 using drugs and/or alcohol? Are you looking for practical, down-to-earth information and support? This workshop is suitable for anybody who is seeking up to date information on alcohol
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.
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 with their circumstances are strongly encouraged to contact Family Drug and Gambling Help on 1300 660 068 to speak to a trained volunteer with personal experience of a loved
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
Hello from the Team here at Peer Projects! We are thrilled to announce that registrations for our next Peer Worker Training are open. Duration: 6 days, 9:30am – 3:00pm each day. Dates: 12th, 13th, 14th, 17th, 18th, and 19th February 2025. Where: Online training, Zoom link to be sent upon registering. Summary: Peer workers, like in any professional
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.
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
Hello from the Team here at Peer Projects! We are thrilled to announce that registrations for our next Peer Worker Training are open. Duration: 6 days, 9:30am – 3:00pm each day. Dates: 12th, 13th, 14th, 17th, 18th, and 19th February 2025. Where: Online training, Zoom link to be sent upon registering. Summary: Peer workers, like in any professional
Hello from the Team here at Peer Projects! We are thrilled to announce that registrations for our next Peer Worker Training are open. Duration: 6 days, 9:30am – 3:00pm each day. Dates: 12th, 13th, 14th, 17th, 18th, and 19th February 2025. Where: Online training, Zoom link to be sent upon registering. Summary: Peer workers, like in any professional
Hello from the Team here at Peer Projects! We are thrilled to announce that registrations for our next Peer Worker Training are open. Duration: 6 days, 9:30am – 3:00pm each day. Dates: 12th, 13th, 14th, 17th, 18th, and 19th February 2025. Where: Online training, Zoom link to be sent upon registering. Summary: Peer workers, like in any professional
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
Hello from the Team here at Peer Projects! We are thrilled to announce that registrations for our next Peer Worker Training are open. Duration: 6 days, 9:30am – 3:00pm each day. Dates: 12th, 13th, 14th, 17th, 18th, and 19th February 2025. Where: Online training, Zoom link to be sent upon registering. Summary: Peer workers, like in any professional
Hello from the Team here at Peer Projects! We are thrilled to announce that registrations for our next Peer Worker Training are open. Duration: 6 days, 9:30am – 3:00pm each day. Dates: 12th, 13th, 14th, 17th, 18th, and 19th February 2025. Where: Online training, Zoom link to be sent upon registering. Summary: Peer workers, like in any professional
Topic: The latest from the AOD sector: VAADA project updates Presenter: Gillian Clark, AOD Strategy and Reform Manager, Victorian Alcohol and Drug Association (VAADA) Tuesdays with Nexus is a monthly interactive online session. It is an invitation to connect professionally and share information. Register for Tuesdays with Nexus sessions at the link below.
Date: Tuesday, 18th February 2025, 9:30AM – 3:00PM Location: Level 6, 222 Hoddle Street, Abbotsford, Victoria 3067 (Read more about Travel Contribution) Cost: $40 Training provider: VACCHO Click here to find out more
Hello from the Team here at Peer Projects! We are thrilled to announce that registrations for our next Peer Worker Training are open. Duration: 6 days, 9:30am – 3:00pm each day. Dates: 12th, 13th, 14th, 17th, 18th, and 19th February 2025. Where: Online training, Zoom link to be sent upon registering. Summary: Peer workers, like in any professional
It takes a whole community to help people recover after sexual violence. That's why, this February, SASVic is inviting all of those who work with survivors of sexual violence anywhere in our society for a hands-on exploration of effective recovery after sexual violence. We'll draw on the latest research, best practice and innovative approaches in action, with
Hello from the Team here at Peer Projects! We are thrilled to announce that registrations for our next Peer Worker Training are open. Duration: 6 days, 9:30am – 3:00pm each day. Dates: 12th, 13th, 14th, 17th, 18th, and 19th February 2025. Where: Online training, Zoom link to be sent upon registering. Summary: Peer workers, like in any professional
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.
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
We are pleased to invite you to our first VSURF seminar for the year! Megan Cook (Centre for Alcohol Policy Research, La Trobe University) will be presenting her work on gender differences in alcohol research in February. This will be a hybrid event hosted at La Trobe University’s City campus, followed by post-seminar drinks at
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
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
Aims to reduce stigma & discrimination regarding drug use in families & raise importance of families in drug policy discussions. 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
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
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.
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
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
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