This full day workshop covers essential knowledge and skills for all practitioners working in alcohol and drug and mental health settings who provide direct support to people who use substances. It contains detailed information about specific substances and their associated risks along with practical advice people can use to reduce their risk of experiencing harm.  As such […]

 NB: This 1-day workshop requires workers to have a foundational level of knowledge of AOD practice Sensory Approaches is a collective term for a range of interventions which utilise the sensory systems to regulate levels of bodily arousal when a person is experiencing symptoms of distress and agitation. They are commonly used in mental health services as […]

People from refugee and asylum seeker populations are currently under-represented in alcohol and other drug treatment services. This presentation explores possible reasons for the under-utilisation of AOD services and discusses ways to reduce barriers to accessing and retention in AOD treatment for people from diverse backgrounds. It is packed full of practical tips about how […]

 This one-day workshop is designed for any worker who wants to develop a broad understanding of psychoactive drugs and a basic knowledge and skillset in how to support someone who may be experiencing problematic substance use. By the end of this workshop learners will be able to: Understand the history of prevalence of substance use, […]

As around half of all pregnancies are unplanned, opioid use among women of reproductive age may result in exposure in unplanned pregnancies. Understanding prescription opioid use in women of reproductive age is important given that opioid exposure during pregnancy has been linked to adverse perinatal outcomes and congenital malformations in infants. Using a standardised national […]