Trauma stems from a normal response to overwhelming stress. Many people experience psychological trauma as a response to one off extreme events, or it can be repeated trauma through ongoing relationships. This workshop will provide information on the difference between single incident and complex trauma, the impact of trauma on brain development, and discuss possible
This warm and friendly environment in the heart of the CBD (10 min walk from Flinders Street Station) gives you the opportunity to build an understanding and gain knowledge about this important facility recently opened in Melbourne and its contribution to saving lives. Associate Professor Nico Clark will discuss the history of the development of
360Edge, Australia’s leading alcohol and other drug consultants, is now delivering free half day workshops to frontline workers across Victoria. This free session will empower you with the knowledge and skills to understand and work effectively with people may be affected by ice. The training will build your confidence, knowledge and skills so you can
People can have a range of responses to significant grief and loss in their lives and therefore, will be impacted differently. This workshop will work through the stages of grief/loss, common responses to grief and loss and how to provide a safe and supportive environment for clients. The workshop will also discuss cultural contexts for
This full-day workshop provides an introductory guide to understanding gender within our society. The workshop unpacks the impact of gender inequality on our health and wellbeing in Australia and best practice approaches to building gender equity into your work. The workshop focuses on building the practical skills needed to apply a gender lens to the
ResetLife is an exciting new, intensive and evidence based, Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) treatment program at First Step. This is a 'must see' if you are: A health and community worker looking for an effective new referral option An individual seeking a recovery-oriented treatment for addiction This session will provide an opportunity to learn
This one-day symposium will bring together world leading researcher from faculties across Monash. The program will feature invited speakers, oral research presentations, and a combined poster session and networking event. We will announce the successful the MARC Interdisciplinary seed funding grants and PhD top-ups during the event. Students posters will be featured in a dedicated
Youth Projects is hosting a naloxone training event + free lunch to acknowledge International Overdose Awareness Day 2019. The event seeks to empower participants to respond to overdose and encourage community advocacy. The event welcomes punters and sector staff. All training participants will be offered free access to the naloxone nasal spray antidote. To RSVP
"Is it Time to Legalise or Decriminalise Drugs?" Drug Policy Australia invites you to hear international bestselling author Antony Loewenstein speak at the Melbourne Town Hall on Monday, 9th September, to launch his new book, Pills, Powder, and Smoke: Inside the Bloody War on Drugs. He is joined by ABC Radio talkback host Jon Faine and an expert
This webinar will provide a brief overview of the impact of the current COVID-19 pandemic on alcohol and other drug (AOD) use. Observed trends and anecdotal evidence of current substance use from clients presenting for treatment will be discussed. It will outline the relationship between stress, anxiety, uncertainty, low mood and substance use as a
