What is SMART Recovery? SMART Recovery is a strengths based, mutual aid group program for anyone who wishes to take control of their problem behaviour (including addiction to alcohol and […]

This workshop offers a practical introduction to core practice skills in alcohol and other drug treatment. It is suitable for practitioners new to CBT, new to AOD or those wanting […]

Alcohol and other drugs services across Australia are required to contribute to the Alcohol and other Drugs Treatment Services National Minimum Data Set (AODTS NMDS). The aim of this AODTS […]

Alcohol and other drugs services across Australia are required to contribute to the Alcohol and other Drugs Treatment Services National Minimum Data Set (AODTS NMDS). The aim of this AODTS […]

This workshop is designed for any practitioners who want to work more effectively with families and carers of people who use alcohol and other drugs, whether the person using drugs […]

Does your work with clients need to be more trauma-informed? This one-day foundation workshop addresses working with clients in a trauma-informed way. This includes understanding trauma and its impacts, identifying […]

Alcohol and other drugs services across Australia are required to contribute to the Alcohol and other Drugs Treatment Services National Minimum Data Set (AODTS NMDS). The aim of this AODTS […]

Are you interested in being trained to deliver mental health training in your workplace? The University of Sydney's Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use have limited places […]

This one day workshop will cover the key elements in motivational interviewing essential for AOD workers. Participants will improve their motivational interviewing skills – “the how” – and gain a […]

DEEPEN YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF TRAUMA AND GAIN REAL SKILLS IN MANAGING TRAUMA RELATED SYMPTOMS IN AOD SETTINGS Do you want to add more skills to your work with clients who […]

Register for upcoming webinars on evidence-based practice The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use at the University of Sydney has been funded by the Australian Government […]

Are you interested in being trained to deliver mental health training in your workplace? The University of Sydney’s Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use have limited places remaining […]

In this workshop participants will learn how to effectively blend motivational interviewing and CBT to achieve better client outcomes. Participants will understand the similarities and differences in the two approaches […]

The key to practice improvement is great supervision. Build your own leadership skills and contribute to the next generation of practitioners. Are you a supervisor in the alcohol and other […]

Do you know what to say and do if you are subpoenaed to appear in court? Do you feel confident writing a report for court? Nearly 50% of alcohol and […]

Register for upcoming webinars on evidence-based practice The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use at the University of Sydney has been funded by the Australian Government […]

New training based on the most up to date evidence based information! This training will assist alcohol and drug workers to best respond to comorbid alcohol and other drug and […]

Find out how to adapt cognitive behavioural therapy and motivational interviewing interventions for people who use methamphetamine in specialist alcohol and other drug treatment. Cost: Earlybird: $295 | Standard: $355 […]

The Salvation Army has been a long standing provider of AOD services nationally. Recent national changes have resulted in a change of direction for QLD AOD services. This webinar will provide an […]

Register for upcoming webinars on evidence-based practice The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use at the University of Sydney has been funded by the Australian Government […]

Cognitive Behavioural Therapies (CBTs) are goal-focussed, flexible and time-limited therapy approaches which seek to guide people to become more aware of their thinking, feeling and behaviour patterns, and enhance skills […]

This presentation will draw on the experiences of people receiving and providing Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT) during COVID-19. The COVID-19 pandemic required Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT) services to adapt quickly […]

This free two-part online workshop aims to help participants when yarning about hepatitis C with their colleagues. The sessions aim to provide practical skills and knowledge in hepatitis C diagnosis […]

The International Mental Health Conference is aimed to promote best practice to professionals, workers and volunteers. Those in attendance will have the opportunity to grow meaningful connections and gain insight […]

Motivational interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented style of communication with particular attention to the language of change, and is a highly recommended, evidence-based approach to helping people address their substance […]

This full day workshop 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 […]

We all have strong emotions from time to time, and being able to recognise and self regulate emotions is a skill that is learned. This workshop you will gain skills […]

Cognitive Behavioural Therapies (CBTs) are goal-focussed, flexible and time-limited therapy approaches which seek to guide people to become more aware of their thinking, feeling and behaviour patterns, and enhance skills […]

Nutrition status affects our mental and physical health, and understanding the relationship between stress, nutrition and neuroscience is an important consideration in the treatment of addiction. This presentation will explore […]