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SUMMARY:Putting Together the Puzzle - Stigma\, Discrimination & Injecting Drug Use
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDeveloped by Australian Injecting & Illicit Drug Users League (AIVL)\, Funded by QLD Mental Health Commission\, Led by QLD Injectors Health Network (QuIHN). \nFree Online Workshops for health & community workers – Via Microsoft Teams – 4 hours duration (including breaks). Facilitated by QuIHN’s lived experience peer workers\, in collaboration with QLD Mental Health Commission\, QuIVAA & AIVL. For more information please email Niki on np****@***hn.org \nPlease email Niki on np****@***hn.org to register your interestes for future workshops.
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/putting-together-the-puzzle-stigma-discrimination-injecting-drug-use/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220728T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220728T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T094811
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SUMMARY:Emotion regulation skills for alcohol and other drug workers
DESCRIPTION:Help your clients to manage strong emotions \nWe 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 to help your clients better manage their emotions to improve resilience so they can better participate in treatment and cope with life’s stressors. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nUnderstand how lifestyle factors can impact a person’s ability to regulate their emotions\nKnow how to explain to clients how emotions work and how they interact with thoughts and behaviours\nIdentify strategies to help your clients identify triggers to strong emotions and respond effectively\nLearn key emotion regulation skills and how to integrate them into your practice\n\nWho should attend: \nThis is a specialist skills workshop suitable for new\, experienced and advanced practitioners. This workshop is suitable for workers in low threshold and clinical settings. \nFacilitator: Paula Ross or Dr Richard Cash or Dr Moira Junge
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/emotion-regulation-skills-for-alcohol-and-other-drug-workers/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="360edge":MAILTO:training@360edge.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220810T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220810T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T094811
CREATED:20220706T013753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220706T013753Z
UID:4425-1660123800-1660138200@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:Putting Together the Puzzle – Stigma\, Discrimination & Injecting Drug Use
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDeveloped by Australian Injecting & Illicit Drug Users League (AIVL)\, Funded by QLD Mental Health Commission\, Led by QLD Injectors Health Network (QuIHN). \nFree Online Workshops for health & community workers – Via Microsoft Teams – 4 hours duration (including breaks). Facilitated by QuIHN’s lived experience peer workers\, in collaboration with QLD Mental Health Commission\, QuIVAA & AIVL. For more information please email Niki on np****@***hn.org \nPlease email Niki on np****@***hn.org to register your interestes for future workshops.
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/putting-together-the-puzzle-stigma-discrimination-injecting-drug-use-2/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220824T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220825T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T094811
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SUMMARY:Rethink MI: A two-day motivational interviewing masterclass
DESCRIPTION:Develop advanced skills in motivational interviewing to supercharge your alcohol and other drug practice \nJoin 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 and practice to understand and apply advanced strategies in assessment\, intervention and responding to therapeutic challenges within a motivational framework. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nUnderstand the ins and outs of motivational interviewing\nUnderstand what drives\, and how to better respond to\, client ambivalence\nApply a comprehensive model of change that integrates client values\nDevelop advanced motivational listening and questioning skills\, high-level skills in eliciting change\nUnderstand and effectively respond to therapeutic relationship difficulties\n\nWho should attend: \nThis is an advanced skills workshop suitable for experienced and advanced practitioners. We recommend you do our How and why of MI workshop before attending this workshop. \nFacilitators: Paula Ross
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/rethink-mi-a-two-day-motivational-interviewing-masterclass/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="360edge":MAILTO:training@360edge.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220826T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220826T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T094811
CREATED:20220706T013912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220706T013912Z
UID:4426-1661506200-1661520600@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:Putting Together the Puzzle – Stigma\, Discrimination & Injecting Drug Use
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDeveloped by Australian Injecting & Illicit Drug Users League (AIVL)\, Funded by QLD Mental Health Commission\, Led by QLD Injectors Health Network (QuIHN). \nFree Online Workshops for health & community workers – Via Microsoft Teams – 4 hours duration (including breaks). Facilitated by QuIHN’s lived experience peer workers\, in collaboration with QLD Mental Health Commission\, QuIVAA & AIVL. For more information please email Niki on np****@***hn.org \nPlease email Niki on np****@***hn.org to register your interestes for future workshops.
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/putting-together-the-puzzle-stigma-discrimination-injecting-drug-use-3/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220912T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220913T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T094811
CREATED:20211115T233542Z
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SUMMARY:Trauma inside out: A two-day trauma masterclass
DESCRIPTION:Understand the causes and impacts of trauma and how to effectively respond \nBuilding 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\, skills and confidence in working with people who have trauma histories. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nApply a model for responding to trauma to the specific context of alcohol and other drug treatment\nIncrease your range of sensitive responses to trauma disclosure\nUnderstand how to integrate trauma into screening\, assessment and treatment\nDevelop detailed case conceptualisation and treatment planning for clients with co-occurring alcohol and other drug and trauma\n\nWho should attend: \nThis is an advanced skills workshop suitable for experienced and advanced practitioners. We recommend you do our Working with trauma workshop before attending this workshop. \nFacilitators: Dr Richard Cash
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/trauma-inside-out-a-two-day-trauma-masterclass/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="360edge":MAILTO:training@360edge.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20221004T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20221004T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T094811
CREATED:20211115T233718Z
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UID:4075-1664874000-1664901000@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:Integrating MI with CBT
DESCRIPTION:Effectively blend motivational interviewing and CBT to achieve better client outcomes \nBoost 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. \nBook Integrating MI with CBT with Understanding CBT for 15% off the Early Bird price! \nLearning outcomes: \n\nUnderstand motivation and why people change\, and the impacts on treatment outcomes\nDescribe how motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioural therapy can work in unison\nSeamlessly integrate cognitive behavioural therapy with motivational interviewing\nApply motivational interviewing to improve outcomes from cognitive behavioural therapy\n\nWho should attend: \nThis is a core skills workshop suitable for experienced and advanced practitioners and assumes basic knowledge of MI and CBT. We recommend you do our essential skills MI and CBT workshops before attending this workshop. \nFacilitator: Paula Ross
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/integrating-mi-with-cbt-2/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="360edge":MAILTO:training@360edge.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20221013T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20221013T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T094811
CREATED:20211115T233932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211115T233932Z
UID:4076-1665651600-1665678600@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:Good night. Sleep tight: Helping people who use alcohol and other drugs sleep better
DESCRIPTION:Develop an in-depth understanding of sleep to aid your AOD practice \nPeople 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 some simple strategies can help your clients to have a good night and sleep tight. Join Dr Moira Junge\, our sleep specialist\, in this fascinating and practical workshop to help you help your clients sleep better. Gaining an understanding of the biopsychosocial processes involved in sleep/wakefulness and common sleep disorders. Your AOD practice will be better informed by this online interactive workshop. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nUnderstand what happens in the brain and body to promote sleep and wake states\nUnderstand how sleep and alcohol and other drugs interact\nGain skills in performing a thorough sleep assessment in alcohol and other drug settings\nKnow how and when to refer to specialist sleep services\nLearn evidence-based strategies to address your clients’ sleep difficulties\, including cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia and mindfulness-based therapy for insomnia\n\nWho should attend: \nThis is a specialist skills workshop suitable for new\, experienced and advanced practitioners. \nFacilitator: Dr Moira Junge
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/good-night-sleep-tight-helping-people-who-use-alcohol-and-other-drugs-sleep-better/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="360edge":MAILTO:training@360edge.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20221020T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20221020T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T094811
CREATED:20211115T234115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211115T234115Z
UID:4077-1666256400-1666283400@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:Negotiating roadblocks in treatment
DESCRIPTION:Increase the effectiveness of treatment by identifying and resolving ruptures and breaks in the therapeutic relationship \nTherapeutic 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 learn how to identify and resolve roadblocks to ensure treatment is most effective. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nUnderstand the common client and practitioner behaviours that interfere with treatment\nLearn how to identify and resolve roadblocks in treatment\nFind out how to turn an impasse into a learning opportunity for you and your client\n\nWho should attend: \nThis is a specialist skills workshop suitable for new\, experienced and advanced practitioners \nFacilitator: Paula Ross or Dr Richard Cash or Dr Moira Junge
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/negotiating-roadblocks-in-treatment/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="360edge":MAILTO:training@360edge.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20221103T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20221103T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T094811
CREATED:20221014T051403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221014T051403Z
UID:4496-1667469600-1667487600@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:SMART Recovery Family and Friends Online Training
DESCRIPTION: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 support meetings\, for when it is safe to do so.\n\n\n $408.40 excl. GST
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/smart-recovery-family-and-friends-online-training/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20221108T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20221111T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T094811
CREATED:20211115T234317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211115T234317Z
UID:4078-1667898000-1668184200@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:Inside CBT: A 4 day masterclass in behavioural and cognitive therapies
DESCRIPTION:Level up your practice with our acclaimed 4-day self-practice/self-reflection masterclass in cognitive behaviour therapy \nThis 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 practice in alcohol and other drug treatment. You will gain new knowledge\, advanced skills and greater confidence in both traditional and newer behavioural and cognitive therapy models\, including mindfulness-based therapies. Immerse yourself in self-reflection and self-practice to build on your foundational skills in assessment\, case formulation\, intervention and responding to therapeutic challenges. Our cognitive behaviour therapy experts\, Professor Nicole Lee\, past President and Honorary Fellow of the AACBT\, and Paula Ross\, counselling psychologist and clinical expert\, present this top-rated four-day workshop. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nDeepen your understanding of the CBT approach and the similarities and differences between the many forms of CBT\nUnderstand what really drives motivation and change from a behavioural and cognitive therapy framework\nApply a comprehensive CBT model that offers a clear framework for effective assessment\, formulation\, and intervention\nRecognise and respond to therapeutic relationship challenges within a CBT framework\n\nWho should attend: \nThis is an advanced skills workshop suitable for experienced and advanced practitioners. We recommend you do our Understanding CBT workshop before attending this workshop. \nFacilitators: Professor Nicole Lee and Paula Ross
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/inside-cbt-a-4-day-masterclass-in-behavioural-and-cognitive-therapies/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="360edge":MAILTO:training@360edge.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20221124T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20221124T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T094811
CREATED:20211115T234501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211115T234501Z
UID:4079-1669280400-1669307400@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:The art of thriving at work
DESCRIPTION:Don’t just survive alcohol and other drug work. Really thrive \nAlcohol 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 survive but thrive while working in the alcohol and other drug and mental health fields. Gain real strategies to relax\, recharge and revive to ensure you are at your best for your clients for the coming year. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nUnderstand the potential impacts of working with complex and at-risk clients on your mental health and wellbeing\nUnderstand the difference between\, and recognise warning signs of burnout\, compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma\nBuild your own toolkit of practitioner specific resilience strategies\nEnhance your self-care skills and know when to debrief and access further support\n\nWho should attend: \nThis is a specialist skills workshop suitable for new\, experienced and advanced practitioners. This workshop is suitable for workers in low threshold and clinical settings. \nFacilitator: Paula Ross
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/the-art-of-thriving-at-work/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="360edge":MAILTO:training@360edge.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20221207T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20221208T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T094811
CREATED:20211115T234712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211115T234712Z
UID:4080-1670403600-1670517000@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:Families of substance: a two day advanced masterclass in working with families
DESCRIPTION:Increase your confidence and provide advanced intervention for families with alcohol and other drug issues \nWorking 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 ideas from family therapy\, motivational interviewing and cognitive behaviour therapy on how to work more effectively with families and carers of people who use alcohol and other drugs. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nUnderstand models of family functioning and how that affects treatment\nDescribe the stress-strain-information-coping-support model for working with families and how to use it in practice\nEstablish collaboration and utilise it to improve outcomes for people in treatment and their families\nImplement effective responses to the challenges of working with families\nKnow how to utilise families’ wisdom and coping to achieve improved outcomes\n\nWho should attend: \nThis is an advanced skills workshop suitable for experienced and advanced practitioners. We recommend you do our Working with families workshop before attending this workshop. \nFacilitators: Paula Ross
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/families-of-substance-a-two-day-advanced-masterclass-in-working-with-families/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="360edge":MAILTO:training@360edge.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20221213T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20221213T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T094811
CREATED:20221208T005650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221208T005650Z
UID:4524-1670925600-1670929200@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:Supporting Family and Friends: SMART Recovery Panel discussion webinar
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/supporting-family-and-friends-smart-recovery-panel-discussion-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Smart Recovery Australia":MAILTO:smartrecovery@srau.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230130T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230130T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T094811
CREATED:20230112T233013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230112T233013Z
UID:4588-1675076400-1675080000@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:Giving Birth to Change: A SMART Recovery FASD Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Giving birth to change: The personal journey of a FASD mother\n\n\nAngelene 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. \nAnge has lived experience of alcohol and poker machine addiction. She is also the biological mother to a child with diagnosed Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder caused by prenatal alcohol exposure during pregnancy. Ange is passionate about FASD awareness and ending the stigma faced by all women who have consumed any alcohol at any stage during their pregnancies with an emphasis on physically dependent women under a strict no blame no shame policy. \nAnge has been featured on Channel 10’s The Project\, been a guest on multiple podcasts\, participated media print articles and is a mentor / coach to parents and caregivers of children with FASD all over the world. \nJoin us for a first in SMART Recovery’s history and hear her share her amazing and inspiring journey. \n\nTime \n\nJan 30\, 2023 11:00 AM in Canberra\, Melbourne\, Sydney
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/giving-birth-to-change-a-smart-recovery-fasd-webinar/
LOCATION:https://smartrecoveryaustralia.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_B5LkEivgRMCBYe_4IJEbsg
ORGANIZER;CN="Smart Recovery Australia":MAILTO:smartrecovery@srau.org.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230308
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230309
DTSTAMP:20260404T094811
CREATED:20230111T020439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T021256Z
UID:4558-1678233600-1678319999@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:2023 International Women's Day
DESCRIPTION:UN Women Australia’s International Women’s Day theme for 2023 is ‘Cracking the Code: Innovation for a gender equal future’. \nBased 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 women globally. \nFor more information and local events\, please refer to UN Women Australia’s website www.unwomen.org.au
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/2023-international-womens-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230516T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230516T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T094811
CREATED:20230512T053152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230512T053152Z
UID:4717-1684224000-1684256400@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:Webinar: Dopamine Nation - Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence\, by Dr Anna Lembke
DESCRIPTION: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 before the United States House of Representatives and Senate\, has served as an expert witness in federal and state opioid litigation\, and is an internationally recognized leader in addiction medicine treatment and education. In 2016\, she published Drug Dealer\, MD – How Doctors Were Duped\, Patients Got Hooked\, and Why It’s So Hard to Stop (Johns Hopkins University Press\, 2016)\, highlighted in the New York Times as one of the top five books to read to understand the opioid epidemic (Zuger\, 2018). Dr. Lembke appeared in the Netflix documentary The Social Dilemma\, an unvarnished look at the impact of social media on our lives.  Her latest book\, Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence (Dutton/Penguin Random House\, August 2021) was an instant New York Times and Los Angeles Times bestseller and has been translated into 25 languages. It combines the neuroscience of addiction with the wisdom of recovery to explore the problem of compulsive overconsumption in a dopamine-overloaded world. \nRegister now for this free webinar!
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/webinar-dopamine-nation-finding-balance-in-the-age-of-indulgence-by-dr-anna-lembke/
ORGANIZER;CN="Smart Recovery Australia":MAILTO:smartrecovery@srau.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230607T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230608T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T094811
CREATED:20230512T054050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230512T054050Z
UID:4718-1686124800-1686243600@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:SMART Recovery Brisbane Facilitator Training (F2F)
DESCRIPTION: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 behaviour or substance dependency.    \nSMART Recovery’s foundational training is a 2 day experiential and interactive training. It teaches you the framework and tools and techniques of the SMART Recovery program. With guidance\, participants are given the opportunity to practice their skills in facilitating a SMART group. 
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/smart-recovery-brisbane-facilitator-training-f2f/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240313
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240315
DTSTAMP:20260404T094811
CREATED:20230111T212222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T024509Z
UID:4579-1710288000-1710460799@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:SMART Recovery Training
DESCRIPTION:Scholarship Applications for 2024 are now open for training and membership. Follow the link below to register your interest.
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/smart-recovery-training-grant-application/
ORGANIZER;CN="Smart Recovery Australia":MAILTO:smartrecovery@srau.org.au
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240430T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240430T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T094811
CREATED:20240411T001629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T001953Z
UID:4923-1714483800-1714487400@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:Webinar  - How to work therapeutically with individuals involved in the criminal justice system
DESCRIPTION: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 management and treatment of co-occurring alcohol and other drug (AOD) and mental health conditions. \nPresented by: Clara Fritchley (PhD candidate\, The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use\, Clinical Psychologist) \nBy the end of this webinar\, attendees will be able to: \n\nRecognise the challenges that arise when addressing the mental health needs of individuals involved in the criminal justice system\nUnderstand how to conduct multi-layered case formulations to guide therapeutic work with individuals with mental health conditions who are involved in the criminal justice system\nIdentify core clinical skills necessary for successful therapeutic work with individuals with mental health conditions who are involved in the criminal justice system\n\nRegister via website below
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/how-to-work-therapeutically-with-individuals-involved-in-the-criminal-justice-system/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240528T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240528T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T094811
CREATED:20240411T001918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T001918Z
UID:4924-1716903000-1716906600@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:Webinar - Alcohol use in older adulthood: Physiological impacts and effective treatment options
DESCRIPTION: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 management and treatment of co-occurring alcohol and other drug (AOD) and mental health conditions. \nPresented by: Associate Professor Louise Mewton (The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use\, The University of Sydney) \nThis webinar will provide attendees with a practical understanding of: \n\nThe physiological impacts of alcohol use on older adults\nThe impact of alcohol use on the brain of older adults\, including the relationship between alcohol use\, cognitive impairment and dementia\nEffective approaches for treating harmful alcohol use in older adults\n\nRegister via website below
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/webinar-alcohol-use-in-older-adulthood-physiological-impacts-and-effective-treatment-options/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240724T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240724T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T094811
CREATED:20240718T033743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T033743Z
UID:5233-1721815200-1721822400@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:2024 ANNUAL REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY
DESCRIPTION:Family Drug Support will again be recognising lives lost to drugs\nand alcohol by marking the Annual Remembrance Day – an\ninternational event with ceremonies held all around the world. \nClick on the image below for details \n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/2024-annual-remembrance-ceremony-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240821
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240824
DTSTAMP:20260404T094811
CREATED:20230822T051453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T004132Z
UID:4810-1724198400-1724457599@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:2024 Australian Winter School Conference
DESCRIPTION:Australian Winter School is an opportunity to catch up with colleagues from across the alcohol and other drugs and related sectors. At Winter School you’ll be part of the conversation about innovations in evidence informed treatment\, policy\, and system reform. ​Winter School’s expert speakers\, presentations\, and workshops provide delegates with the knowledge\, tools\, and solutions to implement in the real world.\nClick here for more details
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/2024-australian-winterschool-conference/
LOCATION:Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre\, Southbank\, Brisbane\, Queensland\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20241004T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20241004T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T094811
CREATED:20240923T013205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T013205Z
UID:5269-1728036000-1728046800@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:Support The Family - Improve The Outcome Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Support The Family Improve The Outcome Workshop  \nSupport the Family Improve the Outcome (STFITO) Workshops are primarily for specialist AOD services providing education on anti-oppressive practice to enhance service engagement with families and carers impacted by substance use. Barriers to help-seeking are well documented and include a lack of local availability or knowledge of services\, services targeting the drug user rather than family\, or a reluctance to seek support due to the shame\, fear and stigma surrounding addiction. Resisting stigma and discrimination at a policy\, systems and practice level is a constant recommendation for family inclusion and the Support the Family Improve the Outcome workshop is a direct response from FDS to address this barrier. \nCentral to the curriculum of STFITO is a curated program outlining the impact of stigma and discrimination for families\, with the aim to increase an understanding of the experience for families applying the FDS ‘Stages of Change for Families’ model. The workshop offers a series of coping and resilience strategies to offset the stress and strain that families experience\, and explores how to engage with families to establish a better understanding of their situations and experiences in relation to problematic use of AOD within the family unit. \nThe in-service STFITO workshop focuses on understanding and identifying what individual triggers\, assumptions and biases exist with the intention to combat stigma and discrimination towards families and carers. There is evidence that demonstrates when family support is provided\, better outcomes are achieved as the family is a key resource in harm avoidance and treatment effectiveness strategies. The workshop assists in defining the family unit and the different ways in which people access support. The workshop identifies ‘what are the needs of families in their unique circumstances and ‘what are their expectations’ and presents strategies for constructive service engagement with families. \n Engaging with families & carers of a person who has alcohol and/or other drug dependence.  \nFamily Drug Support (FDS) has developed a highly successful model for supporting families & carers affected by someone’s problematic substance use. \nWorkshop Outcomes: \n\nGain knowledge of successful ‘Models of Change’ for supporting families affected by someone’s drug issues.\n\n  \n\nIdentify the 5 stages that families experience and effective ways to respond.\n\n  \n\nLearn how to communicate more effectively with families in a professional situation.\n\n  \n\nDevelop clearer understanding and gain skills to assist families to build resilience and improve the outcome for both the person with the drug issue and the family.\n\n  \n\nRecognise the benefit of psycho-social education for a family\, in relation to the significant barriers\n\n \n 
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/support-the-family-improve-the-outcome-workshop/
ORGANIZER;CN="104 River Hills Rd%2C EAGLEBY%2C QLD%2C 4207":MAILTO:jascinta@fds.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20241115T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20241115T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T094811
CREATED:20241115T053314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241115T054600Z
UID:5334-1731657600-1731690000@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:Introduction to Drug and Alcohol First Aid
DESCRIPTION:Lives Lived Well will be offering Drug and Alcohol First Aid training in Far North Queensland in early 2025. An information sheet about the training is attached. Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion following the workshop. \n********Please note – The date listed above is not the workshop date********** \nPlease contact Clare Thompson\, Drug and Alcohol First Aid Coordinator\, if you would like to discuss organising a workshop for your team on 0461 293 352 or at cl************@****************rg.au.
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/introduction-to-drug-and-alcohol-first-aid/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20241116T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20241117T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T094811
CREATED:20241018T042718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T042718Z
UID:5288-1731747600-1731861000@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:Volunteering for Family Drug Support 2 day training course
DESCRIPTION:FDS are seeking volunteers for their National Support Line\, that operates 24 hours a day\, 7 days a week. \nSome benefits of volunteering for FDS: \n· Learn and apply practical skills\n· Practical experience for your resume\n· Opportunity to give back to your community\n· Ongoing support and education in your work with FDS\n· Phone shifts from your own home \nDay One: Introduction to Family Drug Support and Services\nA basic introduction into Alcohol and Other Drugs\nTriggers\, assumptions\, biases\nStages of Change \nDay Two: Active listening skills\nCommunication skills\nProcedures and Responsibilities\nManagement of call\, including difficult callers \nDay Three (optional): Group facilitator skills\nGroup safety and time management\nChallenging group members \nFDS Requirements:\nCommitment to one shift every 3 weeks for a minimum of 12 months\nAttendance at our yearly residential volunteer weekend\nFDS Membership ($30 per calendar year)\nTelephone Volunteer Manual ($30) \nVisit their website to register your interest: https://www.fds.org.au/volunteers-training/volunteer-training/vol-training-qld \nOR please contact James Lomas on 0448 169 205 or our head office on (02) 4782 9222
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/volunteering-for-family-drug-support-2-day-training-course/
LOCATION:Family Drug Support\, 3 Robinson Rd Nundah\, QLD\, Brisbane\, QLD\, 4012\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20241116T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20241117T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T094811
CREATED:20240920T012909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T012909Z
UID:5264-1731749400-1731859200@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:Stepping Stones Toowoomba 4 Day Course
DESCRIPTION:4 DAY COURSE for family members and friends supporting loved ones with AOD use. \nCourse provides support and information to improve their own wellbeing and improve outcomes and needs of everyone. \n16th-17th of November 2024 (Saturday & Sunday) \n9.30 am – 4.00 pm\neach day \nFDS Members $40 for workbook \nNon-members $70 (includes annual\nmembership) \n \n 
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/stepping-stones-toowoomba-4-day-course/
LOCATION:Toowoomba City Library\, Level 3\, 155 Herries St\, Toowoomba\, QLD\, 4350\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20241123T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20241124T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T094811
CREATED:20240920T013202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T021056Z
UID:5267-1732354200-1732464000@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:Stepping Stones Toowoomba 4 Day Course
DESCRIPTION:4 DAY COURSE for family members and friends supporting loved ones with AOD use. \nCourse provides support and information to improve their own wellbeing and improve outcomes and needs of everyone. \n23rd- 24th of November 2024 (Saturday & Sunday) \n9.30 am – 4.00 pm\neach day \nFDS Members $40 for workbook \nNon-members $70 (includes annual membership)
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/stepping-stones-toowoomba-4-day-course-2/
LOCATION:Toowoomba City Library\, Level 3\, 155 Herries St\, Toowoomba\, QLD\, 4350\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20241127T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20241127T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T094811
CREATED:20241107T003552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T003751Z
UID:5320-1732705200-1732708800@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:Webinar Methamphetamine treatment: new and upcoming research - National Centre for Clinical Research on Emerging Drugs
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is for: \n• Researchers\n• Clinicians\n• People who use methamphetamine \nThis webinar will cover: \n• current treatment options in Australia and around the world\n• current research into new treatments for methamphetamine use\n• future research into methamphetamine treatment\nIt will feature an expert panel discussion with clinicians\, researchers\nand representatives with lived/living experience\, and a live Q&A. \nSpeakers: \n▪ Dr Liam Acheson (NCCRED)\n▪ Prof Nadine Ezard (NCCRED)\n▪ Prof Victoria Manning (Monash Uni)\n▪ Wendy Williams (SVHA) \nThe link to register is: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/8817296380717/WN_MDSYaMSERh-dLsZZX5n18Q
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/webinar-methamphetamine-treatment-new-and-upcoming-research-national-centre-for-clinical-research-on-emerging-drugs/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20241206T094500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20241206T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T094811
CREATED:20241202T042049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T042049Z
UID:5340-1733478300-1733499000@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:Family Drug Support Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Free education for families and friends\, delivering practical information and strategies to those supporting someone using alcohol and other drugs. \n 
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/family-drug-support-workshop/
LOCATION:Twin Rivers Centre\, 104 River Hills Rd\, EAGLEBY\, QLD\, 4207
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