Events

Tuesdays with Nexus 17 September 2024

Online via Zoom

Topic: The increasing prevalence and harms of new synthetic drugs Presenter: Associate Professor​​​​ Dimitri Gerostamoulos Head, Forensic Sciences & Chief Toxicologist, Forensic Services, Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine and Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine, Monash University Tuesdays with Nexus is a monthly interactive online session. It is an invitation to connect professionally and share information. Register for Tuesdays at

Free

Screening, Formulation and Brief Interventions: Alcohol and Other Drug Essentials for Mental Health Workers

Online via Zoom

Introducing the Alcohol and Other Drug Essentials for Mental Health Workers series Comorbidity is the norm rather than the exception in mental health. In this new series of half day interactive online workshops designed specifically for the mental health sector, we cover what you need to know about alcohol and other drug presentations in your

Talking Point – Maternal Alcohol Reduction Interventions (MARI): coproducing support for women, to improve health and reduce alcohol harm, presented by Dr Abi Rose

Zoom webinar

Talking Point - 18th September 2024, 1pm - 2pm - ONLINE Maternal Alcohol Reduction Interventions (MARI): coproducing support for women, to improve health and reduce alcohol harm, presented by Dr Abi Rose, Reader in Alcohol behaviour   This presentation will give an overview of women’s alcohol use and harm across the life course, discussing how the

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BreakThrough for Families – Boundaries and Safety Plans

Online

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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Advanced AOD Training Full Day

Online

  Duration:  1 Day (1 day 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 online clinical training for experienced drug and alcohol clinicians working with forensic clients. Learning Outcomes Advanced AOD Forensics training is targeted at

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BreakThrough: Communicating With Confidence

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

Free

BreakThrough – Family Relationships

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

BreakThrough : Addiction and Mental Health

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

Free

Essential MI and Relapse Prevention: Alcohol and Other Drug Essentials for Mental Health Workers

Online via Zoom

Introducing the Alcohol and Other Drug Essentials for Mental Health Workers series Comorbidity is the norm rather than the exception in mental health. In this new series of half day interactive online workshops designed specifically for the mental health sector, we cover what you need to know about alcohol and other drug presentations in your