Events

BreakThrough: Geelong

BCYF 25 Gordon Street, Geelong West

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.

Free

Free Online HEPReady Essentials Accredited Course – May 24

Zoom webinar

Update your essential knowledge on viral hepatitis and liver conditions Did you know? An estimated 340,000 people in Australia are living with hepatitis B or hepatitis C. More than 70% of people living with chronic hepatitis B are not receiving care. It is estimated that 1 in 5 people living with chronic hepatitis C have

Free

Mental Health and AOD: Essentials of Practice

Online

Includes a co-facilitated session with people of lived experience This is a blended training package that includes three on-line modules and two live zoom (face-to-screen - F2S) sessions. This training is an introduction to the key principles of working with clients who experience mental health and substance use/addiction issues. Online Modules released Monday 30 May

$50

Free Online HEPReady Essentials Accredited Course – June 15

Zoom webinar

Update your essential knowledge on viral hepatitis and liver conditions   Did you know? An estimated 340,000 people in Australia are living with hepatitis B or hepatitis C. More than 70% of people living with chronic hepatitis B are not receiving care. It is estimated that 1 in 5 people living with chronic hepatitis C

Free
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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

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

Online HEPReady Essentials Accredited Course – July 20 and August 18

Zoom webinar

Update your essential knowledge on viral hepatitis and liver conditions  Did you know?  An estimated 335,000 people in Australia are living with hepatitis B or hepatitis C. More than 70% of people living with chronic hepatitis B are not receiving care. 1 in 5 people living with chronic hepatitis C have not been diagnosed and

Free

Recurring

BreakThrough: Families undertanding 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

6th Annual World’s Largest Overdose Prevention Training

Online

6th Annual World’s Largest Overdose Prevention Training   The World’s Largest Overdose Prevention Training held each year is an opportunity to honour lives lost to overdose by learning what an overdose looks like and what actions to take when one occurs.    Register here:  https://www.trybooking.com/CBMBE  Join us on August 30th for a deep dive into overdose: what

Free

Conversations About Suicide

Taskforce Cranbourne 2, 7-9 Bakewell Street Cranbourne VIC

The 4-hour course will teach you the skills and knowledge required to safely have a conversation with a suicidal person. You will learn practical skills to improve your confidence to provide mental health first aid to someone who is feeling suicidal.  

$160