Participants will support each other to learn how to better manage various aspects of their life with chronic liver disease and learn about a range of topics. The Chronic Disease Self-Management model has consistently shown improvements in the confidence and health literacy of participants which by extension shows improvements health outcomes. Each week an expert
Peer workers, like any professional discipline, need quality, standardised training and ongoing professional development. Through extensive research and co-design, SHARC has developed Peer Worker Training. This comprehensive training provides a vital knowledge base for peer workers in the AOD sector, and ensures that the peer workforce has a discipline-specific framework. The SHARC Peer Worker Training
Presenters: Assc Prof Kate Seear – Australian Research Centre for Sex, Health and Society, Latrobe University Sione Crawford – Harm Reduction Victoria Stephanie Tzanetis – Australian Injecting and Illicit Drug Users League (AIVL) Attendees will gain an understanding of: The importance and value of including affected communities and research (for the project, the researchers and
