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 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
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.
Opening of MARAM & Information Sharing Week & Session #1 The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing is hosting a series of live events as part of MARAM and Information Sharing Week from 26 - 29 April 2022. The events aim to promote understanding of family violence and information sharing and support services align and
Session #2 The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing is hosting a series of live events as part of MARAM and Information Sharing Week from 26 - 29 April 2022. The events aim to promote understanding of family violence and information sharing and support services align and embed the MARAM Framework and Information Sharing Schemes
Carers Can Ask (CCA) was developed by Nexus as a treatment and discharge resource, through working with a range of carers, staff and services. The CCA resource has a list of useful questions which carers of people with mental health and substance use issues may like to ask. The information session will cover the history
This training is for anybody working with clients or in middle management, who would like to better identify, assess and assist people using and/or experiencing Family Violence (FV). This training is pitched at those with a beginner to intermediate comprehension of Family Violence, whose primary role is not directly within the FV sector. It is
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.
Participants will learn how to work with different types of challenging behaviours and communications styles a client may demonstrate. This course will also address aggression, de-escalation techniques and safety within the workplace.
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. You will need to
