Trauma informed care

Online

Respond sensitively and effectively to people who have experienced trauma  A large proportion of people in alcohol and other drug treatment have experienced trauma as a child or adult. In this interactive online workshop, learn how to deliver alcohol and other drug treatment in a trauma informed way to improve outcomes. You will also learn […]

$395

The impact of opioid agonist treatment on injecting-related diseases

Online

About this event The seminar will give an overview of a study that investigates the impact of opioid agonist treatment (OAT) on hospitalisations for injecting-related diseases using large administrative health data. The sample includes people who have been prescribed OAT in New South Wales from 2001 to 2017. We compared the incidence rates of hospitalisations […]

FREE

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Conference

Sea World Conference Centre Seaworld Dr, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia

The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Conference is designed to provide practical skills, relevant information, personal insight, and strategies for professionals committed to the mental health and wellbeing of young people. The conference theme is Listen, learn and co-design: Establishing partnerships with children, young people and families. This theme focuses on incorporating all stakeholders in the delivery of […]

Deadly Liver Mob: Engaging Aboriginal people in viral hepatitis, HIV and sexual health services

Online

Join in to hear all about the Deadly Liver Mob program which is an incentivised, peer-led program that offers education and screening for hepatitis C, hepatitis B and STIs for Aboriginal people. You will hear from the Aboriginal workers who worked with communities, the program designers, partners and sponsors. You will hear about the evaluation of DLM […]

FREE

Alcohol advertising patterns and harm-reduction messaging

Online

About this event This presentation will focus on the strategies used by alcohol marketers to promote their products, impending trends in alcohol distribution, effective approaches for messaging about alcohol-related harms, and public support for a range of alcohol control policies. About the speaker Professor Simone Pettigrew is Program Director, Health Promotion and Behavior Change at […]

FREE

Association of Alcohol and other Drug Agencies NT (AADANT) Drug and Alcohol Conference 2022

Darwin Convention Centre 10 Stokes Hill Rd, Darwin City, NT, Australia

The Association of Alcohol and other Drug Agencies NT (AADANT) will hold their annual drug and alcohol conference in Darwin NT. The target audience of the conference is the NT alcohol and other drug sector. The theme is Fundamentally strong. The conference aims to: explore the underlying causes of drug and alcohol dependence provide skills and tips to […]

$420

Comorbid Mental Health and Drug & Alcohol: Addressing the “cracks” in the system.

Online

This presentation will discuss projects designed to bring services together to address the "cracks" in the system for people with co-occurring mental health and drug and alcohol conditions. The aims of the projects were to improve the identification of, and treatment or assistance (where appropriate) for people with co-occurring serious mental health and drug and […]

FREE

Very demanding. Extremely rewarding’: Exploring the co-occurrence of burnout and engagement in alcohol and other drug workers

Online

Exploring a new perspective on AOD worker wellbeing that reflects the complexity of AOD worker - simultaneous experience of burnout & engagement. Includes reflections on implications for workplace wellbeing strategies and responses.  Dr Natalie Skinner - Senior Research Fellow, Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute (FHMRI), College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University 

FREE

Integrating MI with CBT

Online

Effectively blend motivational interviewing and CBT to achieve better client outcomes Boost your effectiveness with clients by seamlessly integrating these two key approaches in alcohol and other drug treatment. Through this interactive one-day workshop, you learn where these two core approaches overlap and where they are unique and how to move seamlessly between them. Learning […]

$395

Treatment outcomes of a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer alcohol and other drug counselling service in Sydney, Australia

Online

LGBTI people report disproportionately higher rates of AOD use and harms. Stigma towards sexual and gender minorities creates additional barriers to treatment. ACON has a long history of LGBTI community engagement and provides AOD treatment. This presentation reports on an Evaluation of ACON’s Substance Support Service, an outpatient counselling service for LGBTI and other sexually […]

FREE

2022 Australian and New Zealand Addiction Conference

JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

The 2022 Australian and New Zealand Addiction Conference theme will be Bold dreams and new directions. Topics discussed at the conference will include: prevention, promotion and early intervention intervention, withdrawal and treatment aftercare and peer support. Important dates: Friday 10 December 2021: presentation submissions close Friday 4 February 2022: presenter acceptance and registration due Thursday 10 February […]

MDMA: Dosages of tablets and capsules seized across Queensland

Online

This presentation will provide a brief overview of the outcomes of a project investigating individual dosages, co-detections and purity of illicit MDMA tablets and capsules seized across Queensland. General trends in the Queensland illicit drug market will also be discussed. Shiona Croft has worked as a forensic chemist within the illicit drug team at Queensland […]

FREE

FASD Forum ’22 Conference

Online

The inaugural FASD Forum '22 Conference aims to provide an opportunity for everyone interested in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) to hear from research-leading and lived-experience experts. The conference theme is FASD@50 reflecting that it is 50 years since FASD was first identified in medical literature in the English-speaking world. Presentations over the two-day conference will cover themes […]

The eyes have it. Or do they?

Online

This presentation will provide an introduction to Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) including review of the evidence base and considerations for use within AOD treatment. Anthony Bligh is Director of Psychology, Metro North Mental Health. Anthony has been using EMDR in private practice since initial training in 2014 and uses it to treat complex trauma.

FREE

Responding to trauma in alcohol and other drug treatment

Online

Deepen your understanding of trauma and gain real skills in managing trauma-related symptoms in alcohol and other drug practice settings Building on our trauma-informed training, this workshop will give you a step up in responding to trauma. You will learn how to recognise the biopsychosocial impacts of trauma and integrate recovery-oriented interventions into your alcohol […]

$395

From ‘Bro, do you even lift?’ to ‘Bro, do you even science?’: Consumer perspectives on enhancement drug harm reduction

Online

This presentation describes how people who use image and performance enhancing drugs reduce the harms of their drug use. It illustrates how the shift towards scientifically informed drug practice has impacted on the harm reduction practices of enhanced bodybuilders. Furthermore it highlights the opportunities that this shift presents for collaboration between enhanced bodybuilders and the professionals who […]

FREE

Superskills for supervisors

Online

Build your leadership skills and contribute to the next generation of practitioners The key to great practice is great supervision. If you are a practice or clinical supervisor in the alcohol and other drug sector or want to become one, and you are ready for your next professional challenge, this workshop is for you. Gain […]

$395

Sex Work, AOD and Mental Health: Working with sex workers

Online

Many sex workers report barriers to accessing services for AOD and/or mental health. Learn how to better interact with this unique demographic. Respect Inc provides sexual health information, advocacy and support to sex workers across QLD.  Hazy Inseptember is Career Development Officer at Respect inc. and also works as a counsellor in a clinical setting for an […]

FREE

Aboriginal Mental Health Assessment and Suicide Prevention in Aboriginal Communities

This three-day workshop aims to improve the cultural competencies of participants undertaking a mental health assessment of Aboriginal patients and also provide information on suicide prevention and postvention strategies in Aboriginal communities. Participants taking part in this workshop will: complete the Aboriginal Mental Health Cultural Competency Profile achieve accreditation in the Westerman Aboriginal Symptom Checklist - youth […]

Help! I’ve been subpoenaed

Online

Do you know what to say and do if you are subpoenaed to appear in court? Are your case notes court-ready Nearly 50% of alcohol and other drug workers have had their case notes subpoenaed. Are yours court-ready? Write great case notes and feel confident giving evidence in court with this fun and practical case […]

$395

Navigating complexity in alcohol and other drug settings

Online

Gain a deep understanding of how to respond to co-occurring mental health problems in alcohol and other drug treatment Comorbidity is the norm rather than the exception. In this two day interactive online workshop you will deepen your understanding of co-occurring mental health and alcohol and other drug issues and build knowledge, confidence and skill […]

$550

2022 NAIDOC Week

The 2022 theme for NAIDOC Week is Get up! Stand up! Show up! The theme calls for systemic change; to support and secure institutional, structural, collaborative, and cooperative reforms and to keep rallying around for mob, for Elders and for communities. It also celebrates those who have driven and led change in communities over generations. The NAIDOC Local […]

Breaking the ice: Tailoring treatment for people who use methamphetamine

Online

Adapt your existing skills to work effectively with people who use methamphetamine. Understand how methamphetamine affects the brain and how to adapt existing treatments and strategies for people who use methamphetamine. You’ll learn the changes to approach that are needed and how to address common co-occurring conditions among people who use methamphetamine. Learning outcomes: Understand […]

$395

Putting Together the Puzzle – Stigma, Discrimination & Injecting Drug Use

Online

QuIHN's lived experience facilitators provide a comprehensive deep dive in to stigma & discrimination toward people who inject drugs. Using real life insights and interactive discussions, this workshop aims to improve health outcomes for people who use drugs within health & community settings. Developed by Australian Injecting & Illicit Drug Users League (AIVL), Funded by […]

Emotion regulation skills for alcohol and other drug workers

Online

Help your clients to manage strong emotions We all have strong emotions from time to time. Being able to recognise and self-regulate emotions and tolerate distress is a skill that can be learned. Emotion regulation is also a protective factor against mental health problems like depression and anxiety. In this workshop, you will gain strategies […]

$395

Putting Together the Puzzle – Stigma, Discrimination & Injecting Drug Use

Online

QuIHN’s lived experience facilitators provide a comprehensive deep dive in to stigma & discrimination toward people who inject drugs. Using real life insights and interactive discussions, this workshop aims to improve health outcomes for people who use drugs within health & community settings. Developed by Australian Injecting & Illicit Drug Users League (AIVL), Funded by […]

Rethink MI: A two-day motivational interviewing masterclass

Online

Develop advanced skills in motivational interviewing to supercharge your alcohol and other drug practice Join one of Australia’s most experienced alcohol and other drug trainers in this two-day motivational interviewing masterclass for practitioners who want to advance their motivational interviewing skills. You will take your motivational interviewing skills to the next level by using self-reflection […]

$550

Putting Together the Puzzle – Stigma, Discrimination & Injecting Drug Use

Online

QuIHN’s lived experience facilitators provide a comprehensive deep dive in to stigma & discrimination toward people who inject drugs. Using real life insights and interactive discussions, this workshop aims to improve health outcomes for people who use drugs within health & community settings. Developed by Australian Injecting & Illicit Drug Users League (AIVL), Funded by […]

Trauma inside out: A two-day trauma masterclass

Online

Understand the causes and impacts of trauma and how to effectively respond Building on our ‘Responding to trauma workshop’, you will deepen your knowledge of trauma and practice advanced strategies to effectively support people with trauma symptoms in alcohol and other drug treatment. Go deeper into understanding and responding to trauma to enhance your knowledge, […]

$550

Integrating MI with CBT

Online

Effectively blend motivational interviewing and CBT to achieve better client outcomes Boost your effectiveness with clients by seamlessly integrating these two key approaches in alcohol and other drug treatment. Through this interactive one-day workshop, you learn where these two core approaches overlap and where they are unique and how to move seamlessly between them. Book […]

$395

Good night. Sleep tight: Helping people who use alcohol and other drugs sleep better

Online

Develop an in-depth understanding of sleep to aid your AOD practice People with alcohol and other drug issues are up to 10 times more likely to experience sleep problems. We now know that poor sleep contributes to a range of other physical and mental health problems, as well as low resilience and low motivation. But […]

$395

Negotiating roadblocks in treatment

Online

Increase the effectiveness of treatment by identifying and resolving ruptures and breaks in the therapeutic relationship Therapeutic impasses are common but can be frustrating and difficult to resolve. They can also impact the effectiveness of treatment. Roadblocks can be practitioner or client-initiated, but nearly always require practitioner input to repair. In this workshop, you will […]

$395

SMART Recovery Family and Friends Online Training

This training will provide you with the knowledge and practical skills required to confidently and competently facilitate SMART Recovery Australia’s award-winning SMART Family & Friends program. You will learn how to run the SMART Family & Friends program in two key formats: Video conference and support meetings, so you can get started immediately In person […]

Inside CBT: A 4 day masterclass in behavioural and cognitive therapies

Online

Level up your practice with our acclaimed 4-day self-practice/self-reflection masterclass in cognitive behaviour therapy This 4-day intensive is for you if you are an alcohol and other drug worker in a counselling or case management role. Discover exactly what makes CBT tick to build and strengthen your core clinical skills, the foundation for all best […]

$995

The art of thriving at work

Online

Don’t just survive alcohol and other drug work. Really thrive Alcohol and other drug work can be challenging and comes with a high rate of burnout. It can be mentally demanding work, but there are some simple self-care strategies to prevent burnout. In this workshop, you will find out what it takes to not just […]

$395

Families of substance: a two day advanced masterclass in working with families

Online

Increase your confidence and provide advanced intervention for families with alcohol and other drug issues Working with families can be complex and challenging often due to multiple people and perspectives that are sometimes misaligned. This masterclass goes deeper into the Orford stress-strain-information-coping-support model drawing on elements of the Orford and Velleman 5-step model. Learn key […]

$550

Supporting Family and Friends: SMART Recovery Panel discussion webinar

Online

This webinar will run as a panel discussion and we will hear the perspectives of Family and Friends, Facilitators and Participants whom are currently or have journeyed through the Family and Friends program. Please join us for a one of event that will hope to inspire, encourage and explore the positive impacts this program.

Giving Birth to Change: A SMART Recovery FASD Webinar

https://smartrecoveryaustralia.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_B5LkEivgRMCBYe_4IJEbsg

Giving birth to change: The personal journey of a FASD mother Angelene Bruce is a lived experience expert for FARE and NOFASD Australia. She is also a member of the Victorian FASD Special Interest Group and a fierce advocate for FASD awareness and prevention. Ange has lived experience of alcohol and poker machine addiction. She […]

2023 International Women’s Day

UN Women Australia’s International Women’s Day theme for 2023 is ‘Cracking the Code: Innovation for a gender equal future’. Based on the priority theme for the United Nations 67th Commission on the Status of Women – Cracking the Code highlights the role that bold, transformative ideas, inclusive technologies, and accessible education can play in combatting discrimination and the marginalisation of […]

Webinar: Dopamine Nation – Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence, by Dr Anna Lembke

Join us for this one of webinar where we get the opportunity to chat to Anna Lembke, MD. Anna is Professor of Psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine and chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic. A clinician scholar, she is the author of more than a hundred peer-reviewed publications, has testified […]

SMART Recovery Brisbane Facilitator Training (F2F)

SMART Recovery face to face training helps people who want to help others with problematic and addictive behaviours, by training them to deliver SMART’s 4-point program and supporting them to set up and run their own SMART Recovery group. SMART Training allows you to reach more clients with a program that works for any problematic […]

SMART Recovery Training

Scholarship Applications for 2024 are now open for training and membership. Follow the link below to register your interest.

Webinar – How to work therapeutically with individuals involved in the criminal justice system

Online

The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use at the University of Sydney has been funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care to develop a series of on-demand webinars on evidence-based practice. Our webinars are freely available and focus on building capacity in relation to evidence-based practice approaches to the […]

Webinar – Alcohol use in older adulthood: Physiological impacts and effective treatment options

Online

The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use at the University of Sydney has been funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care to develop a series of on-demand webinars on evidence-based practice. Our webinars are freely available and focus on building capacity in relation to evidence-based practice approaches to […]

2024 ANNUAL REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY

Family Drug Support will again be recognising lives lost to drugs and alcohol by marking the Annual Remembrance Day – an international event with ceremonies held all around the world. Click on the image below for details      

Insight (Qld) and 360Edge also offer AOD related trainings and workshops