International Overdose Awareness Day aims to raise awareness of overdose and reduce the stigma of a drug-related death. It is also an opportunity to stimulate discussion about evidence-based overdose prevention and drug policy. International Overdose Awareness Day acknowledges the grief felt by families and friends remembering those who have died or suffered permanent injury due
This two-day intensive course has been developed specifically for alcohol and other drug practitioners who want to build and strengthen core clinical skills in motivational interviewing, a core competency for alcohol and other drug workers at all levels. We use alcohol and other drugs examples and demonstrations so you have immediate tools to use in
This one day practical workshop is specially designed to assist AOD practitioners to be court ready including learning the “how to” on good case note and court report writing. Participants will gain understanding of the court system and the differences between subpoena’s and requests and how to respond. Paula Ross, counselling psychologist and Jarryd Bartle,
We’ve been working hard over the last few weeks to come up with a solution to continue to provide the high quality training you have come to know and love. After lots of testing and feedback we have split our one day workshops into two half days to make it easier to concentrate and to
Motivational Interviewing for AOD Part 1 6th August 9am-12pm Part 2 11th August 9am-12pm This workshop, new in 2020, will cover the key elements in motivational interviewing essential for AOD workers. Participants will improve their MI skills – “the how” – and gain a deeper understanding of the spirit and philosophy of MI – “the why”.
This NEW training from 360Edge is based the most up to date, evidence based information! This training will assist AOD workers to best respond to comorbid AOD and mental health conditions. Participants will deepen their understanding of comorbidity and build knowledge, confidence, and skill in responding effectively.
New in 2020, this one day workshop for AOD sector supervisors will familiarise supervisors with models of supervision relevant to AOD work and the key elements of effective supervision. It will equip participants to develop supervision plans and contracts, deliver effective supervision and navigate supervision challenges and roadblocks.
Odyssey House Victoria is now delivering a series of online SMART Recovery Support and Education groups for Family and Friends who live with or care for people living with the risk of overdose. Due to current COVID circumstances, this will be run on Zoom The groups will be offered every Tuesday for 8 weeks. Each
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne have partnered with Harm Reduction Victoria to provide an interactive education course on Hepatitis C. In this course we delve into the diagnosis, treatments and the impacts of living with Hep C. Join us to make an impact in increasing awareness and exploring strategies to engage and support clients into health
Learn how to assist adults who are developing a mental health problem, experiencing a worsening of an existing mental health problem or in a mental health crisis, until appropriate professional help is received, or the crisis resolves. Demonstrate your mental health first aid skills by becoming an Accredited Mental Health First Aider. Complete an online assessment
