Events

Adolescent Family Violence: Systemic Interventions with Families

The Bouverie Centre 8 Gardiner Street, Brunswick, Australia

This in-person workshop, presented by The Bouverie Centre, will explore the determinants and contexts that underpin the use of violence by adolescents against parents/carers. We will then look at how systemic ways of working with the adolescent, parent/carer and other family members can support positive change and enhanced family trust, respect and safety.

$220

Dealing with Challenging and Aggressive Behaviours

Taskforce Education Hub 15, 16/8 Tuck St, Moorabbin VIC 3189, Melbourne

Participants will learn how to work with different types of challenging behaviours and communications styles a client may demonstrate. This course will also address aggression, de-escalation techniques and safety within the workplace

$160

Stepping Stones Program

Greythorn Centre 2 Centre Way, North Balwyn

Family Drug Support’s flagship and award winning Stepping Stones program is specifically designed for family and carers of AOD dependents.  The 2 x weekend course (25th, 26th of June & 2nd, 3rd of July) brings people together to share common challenges and strategies.  Stepping Stones aims to increase family’s confidence and competence in managing complex

$70

Forensic Fundamentals Training

Online

Are you a Victorian AOD worker? If so, you are eligible for this complimentary training. As part of the implementation of the new Forensic Alcohol and Other Drugs Treatment Service Delivery Model and Victoria’s Alcohol and Other Drugs Workforce Strategy 2018‑2022, three new state-funded forensic specific training courses for alcohol and other drug (AOD) clinicians

Free

Dealing with Challenging and Aggressive Behaviours

Taskforce Education Hub 15, 16/8 Tuck St, Moorabbin VIC 3189, Melbourne

Participants will learn how to work with different types of challenging behaviours and communications styles a client may demonstrate. This course will also address aggression, de-escalation techniques and safety within the workplace.

$160

Recurring

BreakThrough: Families Understanding Addiction

Online

Since 2015, BreakThrough: Families understanding addiction has helped family members across Victoria better understand drug use, improve communication and wellbeing, and access appropriate support networks. BreakThrough offers practical strategies and support, and provides an opportunity for family members to connect and learn from each other. Sessions are online via Zoom and go for 1 hour.

Free

Dealing with Challenging and Aggressive Behaviours

Taskforce Education Hub 15, 16/8 Tuck St, Moorabbin VIC 3189, Melbourne

Participants will learn how to work with different types of challenging behaviours and communications styles a client may demonstrate. This course will also address aggression, de-escalation techniques and safety within the workplace 

$290

BreakThrough – Families Understanding Addiction: Family Relationships

Online

Overview Since 2015, this unique program has helped family members across Victoria better understand addictive behaviours, improve communication and wellbeing, and access appropriate support networks. BreakThrough offers practical strategies and provides an opportunity for family/friends/partners of people with addictive behaviours to connect and learn from each other. Online BreakThrough sessions go for 1 hour and

Free

BreakThrough – Families Understanding Addiction: Boundaries & Safety Plans

Online

Overview Since 2015, this unique program has helped family members across Victoria better understand addictive behaviours, improve communication and wellbeing, and access appropriate support networks. BreakThrough offers practical strategies and provides an opportunity for family/friends/partners of people with addictive behaviours to connect and learn from each other. Online BreakThrough sessions go for 1 hour and

Free

Dealing with Challenging and Aggressive Behaviours

Taskforce Education Hub 15, 16/8 Tuck St, Moorabbin VIC 3189, Melbourne

Participants will learn how to work with different types of challenging behaviours and communications styles a client may demonstrate. This course will also address aggression, de-escalation techniques and safety within the workplace 

$290