Hello from the Team here at Peer Projects! We are thrilled to announce that registrations for our next Peer Worker Training are open. Eligibility: This training is free for paid AOD Peer Workers in state-funded services in Victoria. Duration: 6 days, 9:30am - 3:00pm each day. Dates: 16th,17th,18th, 22nd, 23rd & 24th of April 2025 Where: Online via
Hello from the Team here at Peer Projects! We are thrilled to announce that registrations for our next Peer Worker Training are open. Eligibility: This training is free for paid AOD Peer Workers in state-funded services in Victoria. Duration: 6 days, 9:30am - 3:00pm each day. Dates: 16th,17th,18th, 22nd, 23rd & 24th of April 2025 Where: Online via
Hello from the Team here at Peer Projects! We are thrilled to announce that registrations for our next Peer Worker Training are open. Eligibility: This training is free for paid AOD Peer Workers in state-funded services in Victoria. Duration: 6 days, 9:30am - 3:00pm each day. Dates: 16th,17th,18th, 22nd, 23rd & 24th of April 2025 Where: Online via
By the end of this webinar, attendees will be able to: Understand lived, living and clinical experiences of trauma-informed care Understand the importance of safety, trust, collaboration, choice and empowerment in the provision of trauma-informed care Understand how a trauma-informed approach may support clients in achieving their treatment goals Speakers include: Kellie Stastny (Chair, Intervoice)
Number of DHHS funded courses run each financial year: 8 Maximum number of attendees: 15 Forensic Fundamentals Summary Forensic Fundamentals is a half-day online forensic clinical training session for Victorian Alcohol and other Drug Workers. Learning Outcomes The Forensic Fundamentals training session will provide attendees with information and clinical skills for working with
Help your clients to manage strong emotions We all have strong emotions from time to time. People in alcohol and other drug treatment often experience significant difficulties with recognising and self regulating distress. The good news is that being able to recognise and self regulate emotions is a skill that can be learned. Emotion regulation
Understand the inner workings of the brain on drugs and how to work effectively with cognitive impairment Alcohol and other drugs can affect the brain in both consistent and idiosyncratic ways. Up to 70% of people in alcohol and other drug treatment have significant temporary or long-term cognitive impairment related to drug use, lifestyle, or
A FREE educational and reality-based information session for families and friends supporting someone using alcohol and/or other drugs. Stepping Forward Sessions are FREE educational meetings for families, friends and supporters delivering useful information and strategies to those supporting someone using alcohol and other drugs. These sessions aim to increase people's confidence and competence in managing
Free education session for families and friends, delivering useful information to those supporting someone using alcohol and other drugs Is someone in your family or a friend taking drugs and/or alcohol? Are you looking for practical down-to-earth information and support? Stepping Forward aims to increase people's confidence and competence in supporting a family member or
Advanced AOD Forensics is one-day online clinical training for experienced drug and alcohol clinicians working with forensic clients. Learning Outcomes Advanced AOD Forensics training is targeted at senior AOD clinicians working with forensic clients presenting with multiple complexities, including personality disorders, severe mental health issues, and other co morbidities which present in addition to significant
