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
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
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.
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
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
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
Dear Sector colleagues and partners To conclude our week of events marking International Overdose Awareness Day, the Department of Health's #IOAD2023 Committee are delighted to host a 60 minute learning session with special guests Assoc Prof Jennifer Schumann and intensive care paramedic Richard Armour. Jenn Schumann (Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine; Monash University) will be presenting the
Events are being held around the country to mark the International Family Drug Support Day in February 2024 International Family Drug Support Day (IFDSD) first started in 2016 to draw attention to the importance of families affected by alcohol and/or drugs, including the benefits of supporting families. When families are given education, awareness and tips on
ASIST (Moorabbin)- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training Thursday 16th & Friday 17th May 2024 (9AM - 4:30PM) A$450.00 Keep people safe by learning suicide intervention skills. Participants in ASIST: Learn the skills to provide a suicide first-aid intervention. Work to develop a personalised safety plan for someone with thoughts of suicide to keep “safe-for-now”. Connect
ASIST (Moorabbin)- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training Thursday 16th & Friday 17th May 2024 (9AM - 4:30PM) A$450.00 Keep people safe by learning suicide intervention skills. Participants in ASIST: Learn the skills to provide a suicide first-aid intervention. Work to develop a personalised safety plan for someone with thoughts of suicide to keep “safe-for-now”. Connect
