Events

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 […]

This presentation will describe an Australian man’s experience of leaving prison and attending a supported accommodation service. About this event Combining data from semi-structured qualitative interviews with men who received […]

Family Drug Support presents ‘Stepping Forward’ providing - √ Clear & practical information session √ A safe place to share & to feel supported The 2-hour session on offer covering […]

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 […]

 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 […]

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 […]

 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 […]

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 […]

In the counselling environment, a well-established therapeutic relationship provides the necessary foundation for delivering a wide range of treatment interventions that enhance treatment outcomes. In the AOD counselling environment, brief […]

This full-day workshop targets practitioners who work directly with young people aged 12 - 25 years in a one-on-one capacity including youth workers, alcohol and drug workers / clinicians, child […]

FREE education session for families and friends, delivering useful information and strategies to those supporting someone using alcohol and other drugs. Stepping Forward aims to increase people's confidence and competence […]

This Zoom session targets practitioners working in specialist alcohol and drug and mental health settings who want to develop an in-depth neurobiological understanding of how psychoactive substances affect the brain […]

NB: This 1-day workshop requires workers to have a foundational level of knowledge of AOD practice. Insight and Dovetail collaborate to bring you an interactive workshop on Trauma Informed Care […]

Join one of Australia’s most experienced alcohol and other drug trainers in this two day motivational interviewing masterclass for clinicians who want to build and strengthen their core motivational interviewing […]

The implementation of real-time prescription monitoring in Queensland is imminent. Access to prescription monitoring may mean health professionals have access to new information which highlights opioid-related risks. This webinar will provide tools […]

Whilst clients are frequently taught about the importance of stress management, lifestyle balance and utilising support, many AOD and mental health workers do not apply these same skills to enhance […]

NB: This 1-day workshop requires workers to have a foundational level of knowledge of AOD practice. Insight and Dovetail collaborate to bring you an interactive workshop on Trauma Informed Care […]

About this event This event is part of a series of brief informal sessions designed to introduce workers to the various AOD services in Queensland. If you've ever wanted to […]

Opioid overdose remains an urgent issue in our community. Every year many people have their lives affected by accidental opioid overdose. Take Home Naloxone (THN) is one of the ways […]

Wear it Purple was founded in 2010 in response to global stories of real teenagers, real heartache and their very real responses. As the world saw the faces of precious […]

FREE education session for families and friends, delivering useful information and strategies to those supporting someone using alcohol and other drugs. Stepping Forward aims to increase people's confidence and competence […]

Presenter: Robert Fullerton, PhD By the end of this webinar, participants will gain: An understanding of Transtheoretical Model of Change; An awareness of what Motivational Interviewing is and when it […]

Relapse prevention is about building the capacity of individuals to maintain and sustain positive changes with their substance use. This Zoom workshop is designed for practitioners who provide direct support […]

Assessing and managing withdrawal is one of the core components of alcohol and other drug treatment.  This course provides an overview of the assessment and management of withdrawal for people […]