Events

State-wide Online Meeting: Family Drug Support Group

Non-religious, open meetings for family members and friends impacted by the use of drugs and/or alcohol by others. Open to anyone and providing opportunities to talk and listen to others in a non-judgemental, safe environment. Every Wednesday 7-9pm Register in advance for this meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZErceyurj4sHtOm5cFBV2rp9jkOM14XUgPv After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining

Free

Ringwood: Family Drug Support Meeting

EasternVolunteers 1a/36 New St, Ringwood VIC 3134

Thursday every fortnight (6.00 pm - 8.00 pm) Non-religious, open meetings for family members and friends impacted by the use of drugs and/or alcohol by others. Open to anyone and providing opportunities to talk and listen to others in a non-judgemental, safe environment. Venue: Eastern Volunteers - Suite 1, 36 New Street,  Ringwood, VIC Enquiries:  Andrea 0493 683

Free

Frankston: Family Drug Support Meeting

Tuesday every fortnight (6.00 pm - 8.00 pm) Non-religious, open meetings for family members and friends impacted by the use of drugs and/or alcohol by others. Open to anyone and providing opportunities to talk and listen to others in a non-judgemental, safe environment. Venue: Peninsula Health: Frankston Hospital, Level 2, Group Room 2, 2 Hastings Road, Frankston VIC Enquiries: Andrea 0493

Free

Footscray: Family Drug Support Meeting

Thursday every fortnight (6.00 pm - 8.00 pm) Non-religious, open meetings for family members and friends impacted by the use of drugs and/or alcohol by others. Open to anyone and providing opportunities to talk and listen to others in a non-judgemental, safe environment. Venue: Cohealth -  215 Nicholson St, Footscray VIC Enquiries:  Cadence 0493 683 860 or Head

Free

Tuesdays with Nexus 18 June 2024

Online

Topic: The role of Cohealth Sobering Centre as a response to public intoxication. Speaker: Greg Denham, Community Partnership Facilitator, Cohealth. Greg has been actively involved in drug policy for over 25 years with local, national and international experience in harm reduction and has been a strong advocate for evidence informed policy and practice. Tuesdays with

Free

Stepping Stones: Support for families and carers of people who use drugs and alcohol. Family Drug Support education and support program for families effected by drug and alcohol use

Harm Reduction Victoria 299-305 Victoria Street, Brunswick, Victoria, Australia

Family Drug Support’s flagship and award winning Stepping Stones program is specifically designed for family and carers of people who use Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD).  The 2 x weekend course –  4 x full days – brings people together to share common challenges and strategies.  Stepping Stones aims to increase family’s confidence and competence in managing complex

$70

Stepping Stones: Support for families and carers of people who use drugs and alcohol. Family Drug Support education and support program for families effected by drug and alcohol use

Harm Reduction Victoria 299-305 Victoria Street, Brunswick, Victoria, Australia

Family Drug Support’s flagship and award winning Stepping Stones program is specifically designed for family and carers of people who use Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD).  The 2 x weekend course –  4 x full days – brings people together to share common challenges and strategies.  Stepping Stones aims to increase family’s confidence and competence in managing complex

$70
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Stepping Stones: Support for families and carers of people who use drugs and alcohol. Family Drug Support education and support program for families effected by drug and alcohol use

Harm Reduction Victoria 299-305 Victoria Street, Brunswick, Victoria, Australia

Family Drug Support’s flagship and award winning Stepping Stones program is specifically designed for family and carers of people who use Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD).  The 2 x weekend course –  4 x full days – brings people together to share common challenges and strategies.  Stepping Stones aims to increase family’s confidence and competence in managing complex

$70

Tuesdays with Nexus 20 August 2024

Online

Topic: Harm Reduction Victoria and the role of their Peer Workforce Presenters: Jane Dicka and Brit Chapman Peer Workers, Harm Reduction Victoria Tuesdays with Nexus is a monthly interactive online session. It is an invitation to connect professionally and share information. Register for Tuesdays at Nexus at the link below.

Free

NDRI WEBINAR: Drug checking around Australia: A snapshot of services, recent findings, and insights for the festival season

Online

In an evolving illicit drug risk environment, drug checking is increasingly recognised as a vital harm reduction tool for surveillance and informed decision-making. As we enter another Australian festival season, the risks posed by high-potency substances and novel synthetic substances, such as nitazines and cathinones, raise particular concerns. In this webinar, we’ll bring together a

Free