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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20210916T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20210916T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062542
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SUMMARY:Cytisine vs varenicline on smoking cessation: a randomized clinical trial
DESCRIPTION:Cytisine is more effective than placebo and nicotine replacement therapy for smoking cessation but at standard dosing has not been compared against varenicline\, the most effective single-form pharmacotherapy for smoking cessation. \nThis non-inferiority trial among Australian smokers (n = 1452) examined whether standard cytisine treatment was at least as effective as standard varenicline treatment. \nResults from this National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)-funded trial will be explored. \nAbout the speaker \nDr Courtney is currently a Senior Lecturer and National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Career Development Fellow (CDF) in Health Behaviour science at the University of New South Wales (UNSW)\, National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC). Dr Courtney leads UNSW\, NDARC’s Tobacco Research Group (TRG) which has a strong focus on smoking cessation\, in particular tobacco smoking in low-socioeconomic status (low-SES) and disadvantaged populations. This research seeks to understand the relationship between social disparities including socioeconomic inequities and health behaviours and outcomes. As a clinical trialist Dr Courtney’s currently funded NHMRC projects are examining both new and innovative pharmacotherapy and behavioural approaches to improve smoking cessation outcomes.
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/cytisine-vs-varenicline-on-smoking-cessation-a-randomized-clinical-trial/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC)":MAILTO:NDARC.events@unsw.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20210916T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20210916T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062542
CREATED:20210906T214124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210906T214124Z
UID:3971-1631808000-1631811600@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:WellMob Website Webinar: A digital library of SEWB tools for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
DESCRIPTION:This webinar\, delivered by The University Centre for Rural Health staff who work under the national electronic Mental Health in Practice (eMHPrac) project\, will explore the WellMob website. The webinar is suitable for social and mental health workers\, particularly those supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients\, as well as community members. \nWellMob is a digital library of Indigenous-specific social and emotional wellbeing resources that makes it easy to find culturally relevant online tools to keep Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people mentally strong and healthy. \nThe webinar will cover: \n\nhow to navigate the WellMob website\nways to use digital wellbeing tools with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients\na Q & A session will allow participants to share insights about using online resources.\n\nThe webinar will take place on Thursday 16 September 2021 at 4:00pm Australian Eastern Standard Time. The webinar is free to attend\, however\, registration is required.
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/wellmob-website-webinar-a-digital-library-of-sewb-tools-for-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-people/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20210920T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20210920T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062542
CREATED:20210830T050349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210830T050349Z
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SUMMARY:Green space: Medicinal cannabis regulation and good practice
DESCRIPTION:This event is a two hour interactive Zoom session exploring medicinal cannabis regulation and good practice across sectors. \nThe session features guest speakers: \n\nDr Ian Thong – Pain Specialist Physician\, Director (Gold Coast Health\, MHSS\, Interdisciplinary Persistent Pain Centre)\nTanya Bain – Manager\, Office of Medicinal Cannabis (Qld Health\, Chief Medical Officer and Healthcare Regulation Branch)\nLachlan Foord – Pharmacist\, Director (Pharmaceutical Rehabilitation Services)\nSimon James – Inspector\, Manager (Qld Police Service\, Drug and Alcohol Coordination Unit)\nAnd more to be confirmed!\n\nThe session includes a brief panel discussion providing an opportunity for workers to ask questions examining key issues affecting people who are prescribed medicinal cannabis and how we can work together across systems to ensure our approaches are collaborative\, consistent\, and considered. \nThe session concludes with participant discussion and feedback to understand actions needed to better support work with people who are prescribed medicinal cannabis. \nPlease send any questions you might have for our panel discussion in advance through to se***********@*******rg.au and we’ll aim to make an opportunity for you to ask the question on the day.
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/green-space-medicinal-cannabis-regulation-and-good-practice/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="QNADA":MAILTO:info@qnada.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20210921T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211124T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062542
CREATED:20210720T031219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210720T031219Z
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SUMMARY:31st World Congress on Suicide Prevention
DESCRIPTION:This 31st World Congress on Suicide Prevention will be held in Australia for the first time since 1997 and aims to provide a significant platform for those involved in suicide prevention from academics and researchers\, policy makers\, to non-government organisations and those working in the community. \nPlenary speakers will include Professor Pat Dudgeon a descendant of the Bardi people of the Kimberly area in WA. Professor Dudgeon is a psychologist and Fellow of the Australian Psychological Society. \nThere are two ways to register for the conference virtual or in person. \nEarly bird registration closes Saturday 31 July 2021. \nAbstract submissions close Tuesday 16 June 2021. \nThis conference is presented by the International Association for Suicide Prevention in partnership with Griffity University in Qld
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/31st-world-congress-on-suicide-prevention/
LOCATION:Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre and Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20210923T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20210923T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062542
CREATED:20210817T044053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210817T044418Z
UID:3935-1632385800-1632414600@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:National Comorbidity Guidelines Train-the-Trainer Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in being trained to deliver mental health training in your workplace? \nThe University of Sydney’s Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use have limited places remaining for our National Comorbidity Guidelines Train-the-Trainer Workshops.  \nThe training is based on the Australian Government Department of Health-funded National Comorbidity Guidelines (Guidelines on the management of co-occurring alcohol and other drug and mental health conditions in alcohol and other drug treatment settings)\, and has been developed by researchers from the University of Sydney Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use\, in collaboration with 360dge. \nParticipants will become registered trainers through the Matilda Centre\, and subject to signing licensing agreements\, able to deliver the National Comorbidity Guidelines Face-to-Face Training Program. \n\nWho should attend: Training facilitators are required to have successfully completed tertiary training in a relevant field; have a comprehensive knowledge of comorbidity and/or experience working with people experiencing co-occurring mental and substance use disorders; be skilled in substance use and mental health interventions; possess sound training skills\, and have the capacity to deliver workplace training.\nSkills gained: Trainers will become registered trainers through the Matilda Centre\, and subject to signing licensing agreements\, licensed to deliver the National Comorbidity Guidelines Face-to-Face Training Program. Participants will receive a certificate of completion\, which depending on their registration provider\, may be used toward continuing professional development points (CPD).\nFor more information about the face-to-face training program\, visit:https://comorbidityguidelines.org.au/face-to-face-training-program/about-the-face-to-face-training-program\n  \nFor any additional enquiries\, please contact tr******@***********************rg.au
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/national-comorbidity-guidelines-train-the-trainer-workshop/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20210923T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20210923T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062542
CREATED:20210906T222147Z
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SUMMARY:Residential Rehabilitation: current evidence and future research directions
DESCRIPTION:Residential rehabilitation provides an important role in alcohol and other drug treatment. The seminar will provide an overview of current evidence in the field and highlight the work our group has conducted with non-government service providers across Australia. The seminar will highlight some of the challenges in conducting research in these settings and provide a discussion of future research directions. \nAbout the speaker \nPeter Kelly is an Associate Professor and Clinical Psychologist based in the School of Psychology\, University of Wollongong. He is the Director of the Centre for Health Psychology Practice and Research. Dr Kelly’s research is focused on the development\, implementation and evaluation of evidence-based approaches within mental health and substance dependence treatment settings.
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/residential-rehabilitation-current-evidence-and-future-research-directions/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC)":MAILTO:NDARC.events@unsw.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20210925T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20210925T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062542
CREATED:20210720T234508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210720T234508Z
UID:3899-1632564000-1632574800@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:Nerang Stepping Forward - Workable Boundaries and Conflict Resolution
DESCRIPTION: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 in managing alcohol and other drug issues. \n√ Clear & practical information sessions \n√ A safe place to share & to feel supported \nPlease join us for a THREE Hour session covering – \n1. Workable Boundaries \n– Why setting boundaries can be difficult \n– Defining and negotiating boundaries \n– Tips on setting boundaries \n– What to do if a boundary is broken \n2. Conflict Resolution \n– Discussing what is conflict \n– Conflict where substance use is involved \n– How to deal with conflict and negotiate \n– Understanding conflict and anger \nEach session is designed so that you will have something of value to take away to help you on your journey. Everyone is welcome to attend one or more sessions.
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/nerang-stepping-forward-workable-boundaries-and-conflict-resolution/
LOCATION:Nerang Neighbourhood Centre\, Nerang Neighbourhood Centre 29 Martin St Nerang\, QLD 4211
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20210929T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20210929T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062542
CREATED:20210827T042040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210827T042040Z
UID:3960-1632920400-1632924000@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:Stigma and Policy
DESCRIPTION:In the second seminar of our Spotlight on Stigma series\, we will explore why and how policy processes have focused on stigma. Our expert panel will discuss how policy processes can enable efforts to tackle stigma\, where gaps remain and how community voices are included in policy processes around stigma. \nMatt Craig is the Manager of the HIV and STI Unit at the NSW Ministry of Health. He holds a Masters in Public Policy from Carnegie Mellon University (USA) and has led state and national policy reform that has affected the lives of many Australians. Specialising in solutions to problems of government\, Matt is the lead author of the current National Drug Strategy and has led innovative responses in tobacco\, alcohol and other drugs\, HIV\, education and workplace relations. \nCarrie Fowlie is the CEO of Hepatitis Australia. Carrie has extensive representational experience at the national and international level. Her work with elected officials and their offices\, in parliaments\, at the United Nations\, and with government officials has resulted in policies that are consistent with the evidence and the priorities of the constituencies she has represented. \nJules Kim is the CEO of Scarlet Alliance\, Australian Sex Workers Association – the peak national organisation that has been representing sex workers as well as sex worker organisations\, collectives and projects throughout Australia since 1989. \nStuart Manoj-Margison is Director of Blood Borne Viruses\, Sexually Transmissible Infections\, and Torres Strait Health Policy Section within the Immunisation and Communicable Diseases Branch of the Australian Government Department of Health \nFacilitator: Scientia Professor Carla Treloar\, Director\, UNSW Centre for Social Research in Health & UNSW Social Policy Research Centre \nSpotlight on Stigma \nThis occasional seminar series presented by the UNSW Centre for Social Research in Health explores the cutting-edge of stigma science\, policy and practice. We will draw on insights from national and international experts with the aim of building awareness and skills in the use of stigma concepts and evidence. Through this series\, we hope to contribute to developing a shared literacy around key concepts in stigma\, centrally involve people with lived experience in examining and unpacking research\, and advance our efforts to reduce the effects of stigma in Australia.
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/stigma-and-policy/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC)":MAILTO:NDARC.events@unsw.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20210930T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20210930T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062542
CREATED:20210817T044216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210817T044402Z
UID:3936-1632990600-1633019400@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:National Comorbidity Guidelines Train-the-Trainer Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in being trained to deliver mental health training in your workplace? \nThe University of Sydney’s Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use have limited places remaining for our National Comorbidity Guidelines Train-the-Trainer Workshops.  \nThe training is based on the Australian Government Department of Health-funded National Comorbidity Guidelines (Guidelines on the management of co-occurring alcohol and other drug and mental health conditions in alcohol and other drug treatment settings)\, and has been developed by researchers from the University of Sydney Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use\, in collaboration with 360dge. \nParticipants will become registered trainers through the Matilda Centre\, and subject to signing licensing agreements\, able to deliver the National Comorbidity Guidelines Face-to-Face Training Program. \n\nWho should attend: Training facilitators are required to have successfully completed tertiary training in a relevant field; have a comprehensive knowledge of comorbidity and/or experience working with people experiencing co-occurring mental and substance use disorders; be skilled in substance use and mental health interventions; possess sound training skills\, and have the capacity to deliver workplace training.\nSkills gained: Trainers will become registered trainers through the Matilda Centre\, and subject to signing licensing agreements\, licensed to deliver the National Comorbidity Guidelines Face-to-Face Training Program. Participants will receive a certificate of completion\, which depending on their registration provider\, may be used toward continuing professional development points (CPD).\nFor more information about the face-to-face training program\, visit:https://comorbidityguidelines.org.au/face-to-face-training-program/about-the-face-to-face-training-program \nFor any additional enquiries\, please contact tr******@***********************rg.au
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/national-comorbidity-guidelines-train-the-trainer-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20210930T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20210930T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062542
CREATED:20210906T222248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210906T222248Z
UID:3989-1633014000-1633017600@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:Integrating AOD and mental health sectors: dreaming the impossible dream?
DESCRIPTION:It almost goes without saying that addressing co-occurring alcohol and other drug and mental health issues is critical. But we have been attempting to bring these two areas together for more than 30 years without successful resolution. It is a challenge that has been well studied\, and the problems are well understood\, but very few programs translate to meaningful improvements in care. \nIn 2020\, a report was developed for the National Mental Health Commission that explores the role of alcohol and other drug policy\, services\, prevention and supports in a successful mental health system. We asked whether alcohol and other drug use is a mental health issue; what were the good things and less good things about integration; and asked whether services should be integrated and whether there were alternatives. \nIn this presentation\, Nicole will present findings from the report and explain a new framework for thinking about co-occurring disorders . \nAbout the speaker \nProfessor Nicole Lee is Founder and CEO at 360Edge\, one of Australia’s leading specialist alcohol and other drug consultancies. She is also Adjunct Professor at the National Drug Research Institute Curtin University\, board member of Hello Sunday Morning and The Loop Australia\, and a member of the Australian National Council on Alcohol and other Drugs (ANACAD) – Australia’s key expert advisory council to the Australian Government on drugs. She is well known for her work in alcohol and other drug policy and practice\, and particularly known for her expertise in responses to methamphetamine problems and the related area of co-occurring alcohol and other drug and mental health treatment. She has spent three decades in clinical practice\, research and evaluation\, and translation of research to practice improvement in these areas.
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/integrating-aod-and-mental-health-sectors-dreaming-the-impossible-dream/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC)":MAILTO:NDARC.events@unsw.edu.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211007
DTSTAMP:20260404T062542
CREATED:20210906T214531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210906T214541Z
UID:3973-1633478400-1633564799@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:National Drug Research Institute (NDRI) 2021 Annual Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The National Drug Research Institute (NDRI) 2021 Annual Symposium will showcase NDRI’s research to support evidence informed alcohol and other drugs policy\, strategies\, and practice. The theme of the symposium is Working together: community collaboration in drug policy and practice research. \nThe symposium aims to highlight the depth and breadth of NDRI’s partnerships with: \n\ncommunities and people affected by drug use and associated harms\nclinicians\, educators and public health practitioners\nthose who work in the government and the community sector\, and\nresearchers and research groups across Australia and internationally.\n\nThe symposium will be held in a hybrid format\, with face-to-face and virtual registration available. \nCost: Registration fees range from $70 (students attending virtually) to $265 (general\, in-person admission).
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/sniffing-huffing-and-chroming-responding-to-volatile-substance-use/
LOCATION:Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre\, 21 Mounts Bay Rd\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211006T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211006T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062542
CREATED:20210906T221729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210906T221729Z
UID:3987-1633514400-1633518000@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:Neuro Cognitive Training and its use in the Swipe App.
DESCRIPTION:The talk will provide an overview of the brain-training used in SWiPE (“approach-avoidance training”) and will present the findings of a feasibility\, acceptability and preliminary effectiveness study conducted with over 1300 Australians who wanted to reduce harmful or hazardous alcohol use. Future research priorities and broader applications of smartphone-delivered brain-training will also be discussed. \nDr Victoria Manning is Victoria Manning is an Associate Professor in Addictions at Monash University and Head of Research and Workforce Development\, Turning Point. She is a research psychologist and has worked in addiction treatment services for over 20 years in the UK\, Asia and Australia. Her primary research interests are trialling novel interventions to improve outcomes for people with substance use disorders\, including neuroscience-informed interventions\, psychological and pharmacological treatments and mutual aid. She has published over 130 papers and has written multiple treatment guidelines. Dr Manning oversees and lectures on the Masters of Addictive Behaviours course at Monash. She is a board member of VAADA\, the peak body for AOD in Victoria and a SMART Recovery facilitator.
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/neuro-cognitive-training-and-its-use-in-the-swipe-app/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211007
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211008
DTSTAMP:20260404T062542
CREATED:20210906T214900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210906T214900Z
UID:3974-1633564800-1633651199@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:WA Alcohol and Other Drug Sector Conference 2021
DESCRIPTION:The WA Alcohol and Other Drug Sector Conference 2021 aims to provide a platform for esteemed local\, national and international speakers with presentations that reflect contemporary issues affecting the sector. The conference theme is Shifting perspective: Alcohol and other drugs\, everybody’s story. \nPresentations will be informed by the following conference topics: \n\nthe impact of COVID-19\nco-occurring and complex issues\nlaw reform\nhealth reform.\n\nThe conference will actively incorporate stories from consumers\, family members\, community members\, support workers\, health care professionals\, decision makers and academics. By offering a diversity of stories\, they hope to shift perspectives and show that alcohol and other drugs are relevant to all in the community. \nThe 2021 Western Australian Alcohol and Other Drug Excellence Awards which recognise outstanding alcohol and other drug practice will be held in conjunction with the conference on Friday 8 October 2021. Award nominations must be submitted by Friday 9 July 2021. \nThe conference will be hosted by the Western Australian Network of Alcohol and other Drug Agencies (WANADA).
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/wa-alcohol-and-other-drug-sector-conference-2021/
LOCATION:Westin Hotel Perth\, Westin Hotel\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Western Australian Network of Alcohol and other Drug Agencies (WANADA)":MAILTO:projects@wanada.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211007T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211008T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062542
CREATED:20210720T031513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210720T031513Z
UID:3825-1633593600-1633712400@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:2021 Indigenous Wellbeing Conference
DESCRIPTION:Description\nThe Indigenous Wellbeing Conference will provide delegates with information about the latest Indigenous-led\, grassroot programs and projects taking place around the nation and across the seas. Attendees will learn how to implement practical evidence-based research into their service\, and gain a greater understanding of Indigenous protocols\, practices\, and considerations. \nThe conference program will provide delegates with ideas for connecting with services\, communities and clients when distance is a challenge\, information about existing care gaps\, and strategies and practical solutions. The theme of the conference is Honouring Indigenous Voices and Wisdom: Balancing the System to Close the Gap. \nThe Australian and New Zealand Mental Health Association is proud to announce that Conference Scholarships are available to attend the Indigenous Wellbeing Conference. \nImportant dates: \n\nSuper early Emu registrations close: Friday 9 April 2021\nPresentation submissions close: Friday 18 June 2021\nEarly Emu virtual registrations close: Friday 30 August 2021.\n\nThe conference program will be available in July 2021.
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/2021-indigenous-wellbeing-conference/
LOCATION:Pullman Cairns International\, Pullman Cairns International 17 Abbott Street\, Cairns\, Qld\, 4870\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Australian and New Zealand Mental Health Commission":MAILTO:membership@anzmh.asn.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211007T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211007T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062542
CREATED:20211004T223651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211004T223651Z
UID:4011-1633611600-1633615200@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:Mental Health Week with Jen Cullen
DESCRIPTION:In support and awareness of Mental Health Week (9-16 October 2021)\, nurse practitioner/mental health nurse Jen Cullen will present a webinar on this important topic. Mental health includes an individual’s emotional\, psychological and social wellbeing. It affects how they perform\, feel\, think and react. Mental health affects all ages and stages of life from children through to adulthood and there are many different diagnoses of mental health. Mental health is unique to everyone’s individual situations\, therefore everyone responds differently to mental health situations and requires different support mechanisms. \nThe webinar is on from 1pm to 2pm (ACST)\, and free. Registration is from the information page.
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/mental-health-week-with-jen-cullen/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211009T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211009T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062542
CREATED:20211004T224105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211004T224105Z
UID:4013-1633791600-1633816800@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:All of us Festival: Celebrating Mental Health Week
DESCRIPTION:This is a not-for-profit family friendly festive event to celebrated National Mental Health Week 2021. \nThis highly visible festival is being planned by a wide range of groups and individuals with links to many with mental health issues. Their experience will aid in restoring and building community connections and cohesiveness and reduce stigma associated with getting help for mental illness. The All of us Festival aims to enhance community quality of life through diversity and inclusion for all community members. \nThe event will feature: \n\nmulticultural dancing\, singers and bands\nfood stalls\nentertainment\ninformation on mental health services.\n\nTime: 3pm – 10pm (AEST) \nThis event is presented by the Dr Edward Koch Foundation\, Far North Qld Suicide Prevention Taskforce.
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/all-of-us-festival-celebrating-mental-health-week/
LOCATION:Fogarty Park\, 42-50 Esplanade\, Cairns\, Queensland\, 4870\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr Edward Koch Foundation%2C Far North Qld Suicide Prevention Taskforce":MAILTO:dulcie.bird@kochfoundation.org.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211010
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211011
DTSTAMP:20260404T062542
CREATED:20211004T224259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211004T224334Z
UID:4017-1633824000-1633910399@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:World Mental Health Day 2021
DESCRIPTION:World Mental Health Day (WMHD) is a day for global mental health education\, awareness and advocacy.  \nThe theme for WMHD 2021 in Australia is\, Look after your mental health\, Australia. \nMental Health Australia is funded to run a national awareness campaign in Australia for WMHD 2021.
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/world-mental-health-day-2021/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211013T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211013T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062542
CREATED:20210720T040753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210720T040753Z
UID:3844-1634119200-1634122800@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:Untoxicated - Friendship\, Connection and Community Make Sobriety Easier
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWith alcoholism on both sides of her family\, she had no clue how to do life without alcohol and had to learn how to navigate the world and manage her own life and emotions in entirely new ways. Armed with a sense of humour and playfulness and a determination not to let her sobriety ruin her social life\, Untoxicated was born.. A rebel at heart who hates being told what to do\, she felt driven to help smash the negative stereotypes around sobriety\, and the shame and stigma that exists around problematic alcohol use that often keeps people stuck there. Today\, Untoxicated is a national charity and not-for-profit with almost 10\,000 members across Australia\, and is run entirely by volunteers\, all of whom have lived experience. Faye’s professional background is in marketing\, communications & corporate affairs\, predominantly in the not for profit sector. She also holds a psychology degree\, graduating shortly after she got sober. A social butterfly and a bit of an idealist\, she believes in the power of community and compassion\, and a world where everyone belongs.
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/untoxicated-friendship-connection-and-community-make-sobriety-easier/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211014T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211014T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062542
CREATED:20211004T230927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211004T230927Z
UID:4024-1634220000-1634223600@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:Lifelong consequences of prenatal drug exposure
DESCRIPTION: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. \nEarly 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. \nAbout the speaker \nJu Lee Oei is a neonatologist at the Royal Hospital for Women and a Conjoint Professor at the School of Women’s and Children’s Health. She is the lead clinician of the Chemical Use in Pregnancy Service team at Randwick and also the lead author of the Substance Use in Pregnancy and Parenting Guidelines for the NSW Ministry of Health. She is also chair of the Perinatal Substance Use in Pregnancy group of Australia and New Zealand.
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/lifelong-consequences-of-prenatal-drug-exposure/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC)":MAILTO:NDARC.events@unsw.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211015T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211015T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062542
CREATED:20210801T214016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210801T214016Z
UID:3910-1634286600-1634313600@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:Motivational Interviewing Day 2
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMI 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 classrooms\, participants are invited to take part in “follow-up” Zoom calls scheduled throughout the year. In these follow up calls\, participants will be able to seek additional feedback after applying their new M.I. skills in direct practice. \nThis two-day workshop builds on the content covered in the introductory eLearning modules by providing structured opportunities for application\, practice and discussion. \nDay 2: Evoking Change Talk\, Processes and Consolidating Commitment – Friday\, 15 October 2021 \nDay 2 will focus on how to evoke change talk\, the heart of MI\, and demonstrate how to use the core skills to respond to sustain talk and what to do if there is discord. The workshop will look at the four processes of MI\, how to recognise which stage your client may be at to inform your approach\, including giving information and advice\, consolidating commitment and developing a change plan. \nPre-requisite:  Motivational Interviewing Day 1\,  MI 3: Evoking Change Talk eLearning and MI 4: Planning and Consolidating Commitment eLearning \nThis workshop is  facilitated by Warren Losberg – ATODS Clinical Educator (Psychologist)\, Townsville Hospital and Health Service.
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/motivational-interviewing-day-2/
LOCATION:Palmerston Street Conference Room\, Vincent Campus\, 190 Palmerston Street\, Vincent\, Queensland\, 4814\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211015T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211015T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062542
CREATED:20210906T215809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210906T215809Z
UID:3977-1634286600-1634315400@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:North Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sexual Health Forum - Townsville
DESCRIPTION: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: \n\nan epidemiological overview of the current bloodborne virus and sexually transmissible infections environment in North Qld\na profile of the clinical\, policy and service delivery context of sexual health\ncase presentations and a facilitated panel discussion with recognised Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health professionals and sexual health experts\nbreak-out sessions to explore opportunities and priorities affecting young people\, men and women in the provision of sexual health care.\n\nThe forum is aimed at health professionals providing healthcare service provision to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities in the geographical areas covered by the five Hospital and Health Service regions in North Qld (Mackay\, Townsville\, Cairns and Hinterland\, North West\, and Torres and Cape).
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/north-queensland-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-sexual-health-forum-townsville/
LOCATION:Hotel Grand Chancellor Townsville\, Hotel Grand Chancellor\, Townsville\, Qld\, 4810\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211018T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211020T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062542
CREATED:20211004T224758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211004T224758Z
UID:4018-1634544000-1634749200@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:2021 International Mental Health Conference
DESCRIPTION:Please note: Due to COVID-19 restrictions please check with event organisers for all face to face events. \nThe 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 into the implementation of meaningful solutions to mental health care. \nThe conference will feature a collaboration with international mental health leaders\, practical tools to improve care for clients. The event will also be an excellent avenue to unite voices in order to advocate for equal mental health care for all individuals. There will be: live keynote presentations\, concurrent presentations\, an interactive exhibitor hall\, practical workshops\, networking functions and live-streaming. \nTopics covered will include: \n\nsocial determinants of mental ill health including poverty\, housing\, homelessness\, employment\nthe cost of mental ill-health and suicide\nhow to create a person-centred\, outcome based and integrated mental health system\nmeasuring wellbeing and implementing initiatives in schools and workplaces\nsuccessful programs and initiatives in suicide prevention\nbest practices in perinatal mental health\nInnovative approaches\, customisation\, and adaption in e-health\, artificial intelligence and virtual reality\nthe prevention and treatment of vicarious trauma.\n\nImportant Dates: \n\nPresenter submissions close: Friday 9 April 2021\nNotification to authors: Friday 23 April 2021\nAuthor acceptance and registration due: Friday 30 April 2021\nProgram launch: Wednesday 5 May 2021\nEarly bird pricing ends: Friday 18th June 2021.\n\nPlease note: Registration is essential.
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/2021-international-mental-health-conference-2/
LOCATION:RACV Royal Pines Resort\, RACV Royal Pines Resort\, Gold Coast\, Queensland\, 4217\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211020T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211022T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062542
CREATED:20210720T034636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210720T034636Z
UID:3830-1634716800-1634922000@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC) Annual Research Symposium 2021
DESCRIPTION:The National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC) Annual Research Symposium 2021 will showcase the wide variety and depth of research and programs at NDARC\, as well as highlight the work of their peer organisations\, facilitate dynamic discussions and provide opportunities to create new connections. It will be held across three days and will include both online sessions and an in-person event. \nTopics discussed at the symposium will include: \n\nemerging pharmaceutical drugs – including psychedelics and new drug treatments for addiction and mental health\nglobal patterns in opioid dependence and treatment: past history\, current interventions\, and future action.\n\nAll sessions of the symposium may be eligible to be counted as Continued Personal Development (CPD) hours. When registering\, tick the box prompting for a certificate of completion at the checkout. \nCost: Online: free. In-person: $65 – $125.
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/national-drug-and-alcohol-research-centre-ndarc-annual-research-symposium-2021/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC)":MAILTO:NDARC.events@unsw.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211020T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211020T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062542
CREATED:20210720T040928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210720T040928Z
UID:3845-1634724000-1634727600@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:It's the End of the Road for Hep C!
DESCRIPTION:The Kombi Clinic is a four-member\, Hepatitis C outreach model of care bringing all the essential elements of testing\, treatment and cure to marginalised and homeless people. Their laid-back approach allows them to offer a simple and tailored service helping to destigmatise HCV and make folks feel welcome and less intimidated. This presentation will highlight the ease of diagnosis through fingerstick PoCT and Fibroscan liver assessment\, on the road to Hep C elimination.
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/its-the-end-of-the-road-for-hep-c/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211021T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211021T090000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062542
CREATED:20211001T013314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211001T013314Z
UID:4010-1634803200-1634806800@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:Stigma and the structure of health systems
DESCRIPTION:In the third seminar of our Spotlight on Stigma series\, we will explore the organisation and structure of health systems. Our expert panel will discuss how these organisational and structural factors can produce stigma and give us tools for tackling stigma within health systems. \nSione Crawford has been working in peer-based organisations of people who use drugs since 2003. Much of this work has focused on challenging and reducing the stigma related to illicit & injecting drug use\, and has spoken\, written and presented in a variety of forums. Sione is currently the CEO of Harm Reduction Victoria: the organisation representing people who use drugs in Victoria\, Australia and has previously worked in the ACT and NSW at sibling organisations. \nAssociate professor Fiona Haigh is Director of the Health Equity Research Development Unit (HERDU) a joint initiative between the UNSW Centre for Primary Health Care and Equity and the Sydney Local Health District. Fiona is an equity focussed applied public health researcher with over 20 years’ experience internationally working with health and other sectors to strengthen the consideration of health and health equity in decision-making. Her main focus is equity focused planning and decision-support tools such as Health Impact Assessment\, health equity\, the role of different types of knowledge in decision making\, and the relationship between health and human rights. \nDr. Thomas Ungar is the Psychiatrist-in-Chief at St. Michael’s Hospital of the Unity Health Toronto and Associate Professor University of Toronto with clinical and health leadership experience as a family physician\, addiction medicine provider and psychiatrist. He is a thought leader using human centered design to improve quality of care addressing Equity and systemic implicit bias of Mental Health and Substance use disorders as part of the Mental Health Commission of Canada structural stigma research team. He is an award winning educator\, communicator and creator of the You Tube web-series Think You Can Shrink? \nFacilitator: Scientia Professor Carla Treloar\, Director\, UNSW Centre for Social Research in Health & UNSW Social Policy Research Centre \nSpotlight on Stigma \nThis occasional seminar series presented by the UNSW Centre for Social Research in Health explores the cutting-edge of stigma science\, policy and practice. We will draw on insights from national and international experts with the aim of building awareness and skills in the use of stigma concepts and evidence. Through this series\, we hope to contribute to developing a shared literacy around key concepts in stigma\, centrally involve people with lived experience in examining and unpacking research\, and advance our efforts to reduce the effects of stigma in Australia. \nRegister through Eventbrite now\, and you will be sent the Zoom link to this event before the start. \nNeed assistance to register for this seminar? Ring +612 9385 6776.
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/stigma-and-the-structure-of-health-systems/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211021T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211021T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062542
CREATED:20201216T225222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201216T230643Z
UID:3530-1634806800-1634833800@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:Working with families with domestic and family violence (online) - 360edge
DESCRIPTION:In Victoria DFV training is focused on building the capacity of the sector to be able to respond to their responsibilities to the new family violence information sharing scheme (FVISS) and to be able to screen and assess for family violence using the multi-agency risk assessment and management framework (MARAM). \nBuilding on this important baseline\, 360Edge is offering this new workshop for organisations and practitioners who desire a higher level of clinical practice training in working with families with alcohol and other drug and domestic family violence issues. This workshop will address issues in family violence and will equip participants with practical skills to respond to domestic family violence in the specific context of AOD treatment. \nCost: Earlybird: $295 | Standard: $355 | (Book 5 or more spaces for your team and save an additional 10% off the earlybird rate) \nFacilitator: Paula Ross \nMore Information
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/working-with-families-with-domestic-and-family-violence-online/
ORGANIZER;CN="360edge":MAILTO:training@360edge.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211021T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211021T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062542
CREATED:20210804T050045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210804T050045Z
UID:3922-1634817600-1634821200@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:Shared decision making in mental health treatment: what clinicians need to know
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Dr Alana Fisher (Research Fellow\, eCentre Clinic\, Macquarie University) \nBy the end of this webinar\, attendees will be able to: \n\nIdentify the key rationale for and components of shared decision-making in clinical practice;\nArticulate the potential benefits of shared decision-making for mental health populations\, including those with co-occurring alcohol and other drug use conditions;\nUnderstand ways of facilitating shared decision-making in practice\, including via the use of decision-aids.
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/shared-decision-making-in-mental-health-treatment-what-clinicians-need-to-know/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211027T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211027T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062542
CREATED:20210720T041034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210720T041034Z
UID:3846-1635328800-1635332400@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:Ketamine for the treatment of Addictions and Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:How does ketamine work in the treatment of Substance Use Disorders and Mental Health? How is it used around the world and what the evidence?  \nDr Nikola Ognyenovits is an Addiction Medicine Specialist. He has a strong interest in the clinical management and research in substance use disorders\, behavioural addictions and associated mental health conditions\, including developmental trauma\, PTSD\, depression and anxiety disorders. Dr Ognyenovits is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians’ Chapter of Addiction Medicine. He is involved in advocacy to inform drug policy and service development. Currently he is working as a Staff Specialist in Metro North and West Moreton Alcohol and Drugs Services and in private practice. Dr Ognyenovits’ main interest in research is the exploration of novel approaches to addiction treatment. His latest project is to research and introduce ketamine assisted psychotherapy as a therapeutic modality in substance use disorders. He is also involved in an MDMA assisted psychotherapy research trial for PTSD through Monash University. Dr Ognyenovits graduated as Doctor of Medicine in Budapest\, Hungary\, initially training in Psychiatry. After moving to Australia in 1992\, he worked in rural and remote centres across Australia. He is also a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine.
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/ketamine-for-the-treatment-of-addictions-and-mental-health/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211028T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211028T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062542
CREATED:20211004T225104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211004T225427Z
UID:4020-1635415200-1635427800@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:2021 QNADA Annual General Meeting (AGM) - Hybrid
DESCRIPTION:Online attendance: Please log on to Zoom at 10.25am for a 10.30am start. Please ensure you test your microphone and speakers prior to commencement and keep your camera on when possible. \nIn person attendance: 10am arrival for a 10.30am start. Location is at Karstens\, Level 24\, 215 Adelaide St\, Brisbane City QLD 4000. Networking lunch to follow. \nIn person registration click here. \nOnline registration click here. \n\n\nPlease email in**@*******rg.au for any special dietary requirement. \nPlease email in**@*******rg.au or cancel your ticket ASAP if you are no longer able to attend after registration.
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/2021-qnada-annual-general-meeting-agm-in-person-registration/
LOCATION:Karstens\, 24/215 Adelaide Street\, Brisbane City\, Qld\, 4000\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="QNADA":MAILTO:info@qnada.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211028T113000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211028T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062542
CREATED:20210906T213728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210906T213728Z
UID:3969-1635420600-1635424200@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:2021 Symposium Series - Centre of Research Excellence: Indigenous Health and Alcohol
DESCRIPTION:These free one hour symposiums will showcase the work of the Centre of Research Excellence (CRE): Indigenous Health and Alcohol. Presenters are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander researchers who bring a unique insight into the challenges and opportunities in the field. \nThe symposiums will include these topics: \n\nTreating alcohol dependence in rehab or prison presented by Doug James and Dr Michael Doyle – Thursday 29 July 2021\n\nStrengths-based approaches: mutual support\, youth justice presented by Liz Dale and Dr Sharynne Hamilton – Thursday 16 September 2021\n\nAlcohol dependence in primary care and community presented by Gemma Khodr-Purcell and Teagan Weatherall – Thursday 28 October 2021\n\nAlcohol policy: compulsory treatment\, Aboriginal leadership presented by Lynette Bullen and Annalee Stearne – Thursday 18 November 2021.\n\nTime: 11.30am – 12.30pm (AEST) \nPlease note: Each person needs their own Zoom link to join. You can choose any one symposium\, or get a (separate) link for each of the four symposiums.
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/2021-symposium-series-centre-of-research-excellence-indigenous-health-and-alcohol-2/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Centre of Research Excellence":MAILTO:alcohol.studies@sydney.edu.au
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