World Mental Health Day (WMHD) is a day for global mental health education, awareness and advocacy. The theme for WMHD 2021 in Australia is, Look after your mental health, Australia. Mental Health Australia is funded to run a national awareness campaign in Australia for WMHD 2021.
Find out more »Faye Lawrence had been a heavy but high functioning drinker since her teens – almost 30 years – before she wound up in inpatient detox in 2017. Shortly afterwards she started Untoxicated (Booze-Free Fun and Friendship) which has grown to be a national charity and not-for-profit with almost 10,000 members across Australia. Hear how Faye created new ways for people to socialise, connect and have a good time without alcohol, so that sobriety doesn’t have to ruin one’s social life.…
Find out more »Newborn drug withdrawal is often attributed to maternal opioids, but many other drugs can cause serious problems in the newborn infant. The impact of prenatal substance exposure extends beyond the newborn period and may have serious long-term consequences on the infant until adulthood. Early identification, intervention and awareness of the potential problems caused by maternal drug exposure is vital to minimise the harm of prenatal drug exposure on infants. About the speaker Ju Lee Oei is a neonatologist at the…
Find out more »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 use behaviours. It is recommended for all practitioners based in AOD and mental health settings who provide direct support to people experiencing substance use concerns. MI training involves a blended learning program consisting of 4 self-directed eLearning modules (approx. three hours total), and a two-day interactive workshop. Following the virtual…
Find out more »This forum aims to provide opportunities to identify and discuss gaps and barriers to culturally capable and effective service provision for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The program will include: an epidemiological overview of the current bloodborne virus and sexually transmissible infections environment in North Qld a profile of the clinical, policy and service delivery context of sexual health case presentations and a facilitated panel discussion with recognised Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health professionals and sexual health experts break-out…
Find out more »Insight (Qld) and 360Edge also offer AOD related trainings and workshops