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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220224T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220224T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T084707
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SUMMARY:How can the illicit drug control field inform the tobacco endgame?
DESCRIPTION:The regulation of tobacco and substances that have traditionally been Illicit (e.g.\, cannabis) are heading in opposite directions with tobacco policies heading toward sales bans\, while many jurisdictions have moved to legalise cannabis. This convergence in control approaches offers opportunities for policy researchers to learn from the illicit drug policy field in reforming the regulation of tobacco. This includes issues related to the illicit tobacco market and also new models of supply that are more restrictive than the current options for tobacco products. \nAbout the speaker \nAssociate Professor Coral Gartner is the Director of the NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence on Achieving the Tobacco Endgame (Tobacco Endgame CRE). Since completing her PhD in 2006\, her research has focused on tobacco control policy and smoking cessation interventions. She is the Regional Editor for Australasia for the BMJ journal\, Tobacco Control\, and is currently the President Elect of the Oceania Chapter of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco (SRNT-O). Her multidisciplinary research program aims to develop the evidence base for tobacco endgame strategies and to identify the most promising policies that could end the cigarette epidemic in Australia\, and beyond. Her research program includes consideration of how these policies could be implemented\, while mitigating potential unintended impacts and increasing equity. Her research methods include cohort studies\, clinical trials\, policy analyses\, simulation modelling and mixed methods research.
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/how-can-the-illicit-drug-control-field-inform-the-tobacco-endgame/
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:20220310T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220310T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T084707
CREATED:20211115T230042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211115T232638Z
UID:4063-1646902800-1646929800@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:The how and why of MI
DESCRIPTION:Understand what really makes motivational interviewing tick \nGain core motivational interviewing skills and a deep understanding of the spirit and philosophy of motivational interviewing in this interactive online workshop so you can adapt it to any client or situation. Motivational interviewing is an essential skill for alcohol and other drug workers that has a powerful impact on change. We use demonstrations\, clinical anecdotes and practice so you walk away with real skills you can apply immediately. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nFind out what really motivates people to change so you know exactly what to target in treatment\nUnderstand motivational interviewing theory and processes so you have a solid framework to work from\nBuild and strengthen your core motivational interviewing skills and strategies so you know how to adapt them to any situation\n\nWho should attend: \nThis is a core skills workshop suitable for new practitioners and as a refresher for 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-how-and-why-of-mi/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="360edge":MAILTO:training@360edge.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220310T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220310T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T084707
CREATED:20220206T233546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220206T233546Z
UID:4270-1646920800-1646924400@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:Non-opioid prescription misuse – new kids on the block
DESCRIPTION:While much is known about the prevalence and associated harms of prescription opioid and benzodiazepine misuse\, knowledge is still emerging about other prescription drug misuse. More recently the spotlight has been on second generation antipsychotics such as quetiapine\, prescription stimulants and pregabalin. This presentation will examine what is currently know about the prevalence\, population characteristics and potential reasons why these other drugs may be being misused and what might be done to address this. \nAbout the speaker \nDr Jonathan Brett is a clinical toxicologist and addiction specialist working for St. Vincent’s Hospital\, Sydney\, clinical director of the Psychiatry and Non-Prescription Drug and Alcohol Unit and a clinical toxicologist with the NSW Poison’s Information Centre. He has fellowships with the Royal Australian College of Physicians in clinical pharmacology\, toxicology and addiction medicine. He is a conjoint Associate Professor with St. Vincent’s Clinical School\, UNSW and a Senior NHMRC Research Fellow with the Medicines Policy Unit of Centre for Big Data Research in Health\, UNSW. He is an editor for the Internal Medicine Journal and a member of the Drug Utilisation Sub-Committee of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee. He completed his PhD in pharmacoepidemiology in 2018 with a focus on the use of big data measure the quality use of psychotropics in mental health and has a research interest in psychopharmacology. He currently holds over $1 Million in research funds\, including an NHMRC Investigator Grant (CPI – opioid safety in pregnancy)\, two NHMRC project grants (AI)\, a NSW Health Translational Research Grant (CI) and three St. Vincent’s Hospital Network Grants (CI).
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/non-opioid-prescription-misuse-new-kids-on-the-block/
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:20220314T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220315T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T084707
CREATED:20220206T222831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220206T222831Z
UID:4264-1647244800-1647363600@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:2022 Frontline Mental Health Conference
DESCRIPTION:The theme of the 2022 Frontline Mental Health Conference is Working together – Exploring an integrated health wellbeing approach. The conference will provide delegates the opportunity to share their approach to greater frontline mental health care\, including: \n\ncurrent mental health care practices in your organisation\nresearch findings from enquiries\, reports\, and agency surveys\nfrontline leadership lived-experience learnings\ngaps and challenges in frontline mental health care.\n\nThis conference is presented by the Australian and New Zealand Mental Health Association (ANZMH). \nTo register follow this link.
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/2022-frontline-mental-health-conference/
LOCATION:Sea World Conference Centre\, Seaworld Dr\, Gold Coast\, QLD\, 4217\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220317T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220317T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T084707
CREATED:20211115T230233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211115T232541Z
UID:4064-1647507600-1647534600@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:Working with families in alcohol and other drug settings
DESCRIPTION:Gain advanced clinical practice skills in working with families  \nWork more effectively with families and carers of people who use alcohol and other drugs\, whether the person using drugs is in treatment or not. This workshop focuses on the impact of alcohol and other drugs on families and models of responding using principles of Jim Orford’s stress-strain-information-coping-support model. You will find out how to blend strategies from family therapy\, motivational interviewing and cognitive behaviour therapy into effective treatment when working with families with alcohol and other drug problems. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nUnderstand how to engage families using a range of effective response options\nLearn how to support families using a comprehensive model that can apply to any family dynamic\nApply new strategies to help improve family cohesiveness and cooperation\nLearn ways to respond to complexities in working with families\, such as confidentiality and consent\n\nWho should attend: \nThis is a specialist skills workshop suitable for new\, experienced and advanced practitioners. \nFacilitator: Paula Ross
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/working-with-families-in-alcohol-and-other-drug-settings/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="360edge":MAILTO:training@360edge.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220317T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220317T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T084707
CREATED:20220228T050404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220228T050404Z
UID:4328-1647525600-1647529200@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:Effects of extended-release buprenorphine treatment for opioid dependence
DESCRIPTION:This seminar will report on the findings of the CoLAB qualitative study which aimed to examine the multiple social\, material and temporal effects of extended-release buprenorphine depot (BUP-XR) treatment in clients’ lives\, among a group of participants receiving BUP-XR in Australia\, and consider the situated potentials of these new opioid agonist treatment technologies. In particular\, we will consider how the shift from daily to monthly dosing altered how opioid agonist treatment was experienced\, reconfigured participants’ relationship to treatment\, and affected the temporal patterns of participants’ lives. Informed by sociological approaches which attend to the multiple effects of novel health intervention technologies as they are put to use and made to work in sites of implementation practice\, this seminar will consider how the promise of new treatment technologies entangles with their social and material environments and clients’ lives. As BUP-XR treatment gains traction internationally\, a key consideration for services will be how choice\, social connection\, and care can be maintained\, and how clients can be supported to adjust to what is felt to be a new normal. \nAbout the speaker \nKari Lancaster is Scientia Associate Professor at the Centre for Social Research in Health at UNSW\, and Honorary Associate Professor at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. She leads a program of qualitative research focused on the development of critical approaches to the study of evidence-making practices\, implementation science and intervention translations in health\, including examining experiences and effects of treatment and testing technologies\, especially in relation to drugs\, hepatitis C\, HIV and Covid-19. Kari is Joint Editor-in-Chief of Science\, Technology & Human Values (from 2022) and Associate Editor of the International Journal of Drug Policy.
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/effects-of-extended-release-buprenorphine-treatment-for-opioid-dependence/
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:20220322T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220322T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T084707
CREATED:20220105T011010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220105T011010Z
UID:4196-1647943200-1647946800@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:Lifelong consequences of prenatal drug exposure
DESCRIPTION:Prenatal drug exposure is one of the fastest growing public health problems in the world. A great deal of attention is focused on treating the infant’s withdrawal after birth and reducing duration of hospitalisation but emerging evidence shows that later problems\, such as increased risk of death\, disability and intra-generational disadvantage. The focus on identifying\, providing support and intervening in preventing this issues is now one of the most pressing research\, clinical and policy areas. \nProfessor Ju-Lee Oei is a neonatologist at the Royal Hospital for Women\, Randwick\, NSW and Conjoint Professor of Paediatrics at the University of New South Wales.
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/lifelong-consequences-of-prenatal-drug-exposure-2/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220323T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220323T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T084707
CREATED:20211206T053357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211206T053357Z
UID:4182-1648029600-1648033200@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:Living the work: Exploring lived experience in the AOD workforce
DESCRIPTION:There is increasing recognition of the value of the AOD peer workforce. However\, less is known about AOD workers who have lived and living experience of AOD use\, but do not work in designated peer roles. This presentation provides an overview of the demographic and professional profile of AOD workers with lived and living experience\, and how wellbeing can be supported and promoted among this group from an organisational perspective.  \nVictoria Kostadinov is a Senior Research Officer at NCETA. She holds a Masters degree in Organisational Psychology\, and her research interests include the social determinants of alcohol and drug use\, and particularly the role of the workplace.   \nDr Natalie Skinner is a Senior Research Fellow at NCETA. Her areas of expertise are in organisational and social psychology. Her specialist area is workforce development\, addressing a wide range of areas including wellbeing in the workplace\, organisational culture\, workplace training and job quality. She has also has a particular interest in connecting research and practice with a focus on promoting evidence-based policies and practices in industries\, workplaces and work teams. Natalie holds a PhD in Psychology.
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/living-the-work-exploring-lived-experience-in-the-aod-workforce/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220324T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220324T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T084707
CREATED:20211115T230609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211115T232522Z
UID:4065-1648112400-1648139400@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:Trauma informed care
DESCRIPTION:Respond sensitively and effectively to people who have experienced trauma  \nA large proportion of people in alcohol and other drug treatment have experienced trauma as a child or adult. In this interactive online workshop\, learn how to deliver alcohol and other drug treatment in a trauma informed way to improve outcomes. You will also learn about strategies to make sure your whole service is trauma informed\, so it effectively supports your individual client work. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nUnderstand trauma and its impacts\nIdentify signs and symptoms of trauma\nApply strategies for raising the issue and trauma screening\nApply strategies to maintain boundaries and support your well-being\n\nWho should attend: \nThis is a core skills workshop suitable for new practitioners\, and as a refresher for experienced and advanced practitioners. This workshop is suitable for workers in low threshold and clinical settings. \nFacilitator: Dr Richard Cash
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/trauma-informed-care/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="360edge":MAILTO:training@360edge.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220324T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220324T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T084707
CREATED:20220228T050530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220228T050530Z
UID:4330-1648130400-1648134000@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:The impact of opioid agonist treatment on injecting-related diseases
DESCRIPTION:About this event\n\n\nThe seminar will give an overview of a study that investigates the impact of opioid agonist treatment (OAT) on hospitalisations for injecting-related diseases using large administrative health data. The sample includes people who have been prescribed OAT in New South Wales from 2001 to 2017. We compared the incidence rates of hospitalisations for injecting-related diseases (i.e.\, skin and soft tissue infections\, sepsis\, endocarditis\, etc.) during OAT to time out of OAT\, to see whether there was a reduction in risk of hospitalisation. \nAbout the speaker \nSamantha Colledge-Frisby has been working at the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre since 2016 and commenced her PhD in 2018\, which she submitted for review in February of this year. She was awarded a UNSW Scientia Scholarship and NHMRC PhD scholarship in 2018. Samantha has since started her postdoctoral research fellowship at NDARC. Her thesis investigated the epidemiology of mental and physical health harms that affect people who inject drugs\, with a focus on injecting-related diseases. She has been involved in a range of other projects that largely focus on illicit drug use\, mental health\, and infectious diseases.
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/the-impact-of-opioid-agonist-treatment-on-injecting-related-diseases/
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:20220328T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220330T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T084707
CREATED:20211004T230303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211004T230303Z
UID:4023-1648454400-1648659600@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:Child and Adolescent Mental Health Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Conference is designed to provide practical skills\, relevant information\, personal insight\, and strategies for professionals committed to the mental health and wellbeing of young people. \nThe conference theme is Listen\, learn and co-design: Establishing partnerships with children\, young people and families. This theme focuses on incorporating all stakeholders in the delivery of prevention\, early intervention\, treatment\, and the recovery journey. \nConference keynote speakers include: \n\nJustin Mohamed\, Commissioner\, Vic Commission for Aboriginal Children and Young People\nNatalie Lewis\, Commissioner\, Queensland Family and Child Commission\nApril Lawrie\, Commissioner\, SA Commission for Aboriginal Child and Young People\nBernie Shakeshaft\, Founder\, BackTrack\nAssociate Professor\, Michelle Banfield\, College of Health and Medicine\, Australian National University.\n\nThis conference will include in-person and virtual presentations\, workshops and poster presentations. \nImportant dates: \n\nPresentation applications close: Friday 1 October 2021\nSuccessful presenters notified: Thursday 21 October 2021\nPresenter acceptances due: Thursday 4 November 2021\nProgram available: Tuesday 9 November 2021\nEarly bird registrations close: Friday 11 February 2022.\n\nThis conference is hosted by the Australian and New Zealand Mental Health Association (ANZMHA)
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/child-and-adolescent-mental-health-conference/
LOCATION:Sea World Conference Centre\, Seaworld Dr\, Gold Coast\, QLD\, 4217\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Australian and New Zealand Mental Health Commission":MAILTO:membership@anzmh.asn.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220330T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220330T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T084707
CREATED:20220228T050156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220228T050156Z
UID:4327-1648645200-1648650600@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:Deadly Liver Mob: Engaging Aboriginal people in viral hepatitis\, HIV and sexual health services
DESCRIPTION:Join in to hear all about the Deadly Liver Mob program which is an incentivised\, peer-led program that offers education and screening for hepatitis C\, hepatitis B and STIs for Aboriginal people. You will hear from the Aboriginal workers who worked with communities\, the program designers\, partners and sponsors. You will hear about the evaluation of DLM and get a sneak peak of the online toolkit designed for people who want to run their own DLM program. \nThis event is rescheduled from August 2021.
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/deadly-liver-mob-engaging-aboriginal-people-in-viral-hepatitis-hiv-and-sexual-health-services/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220331T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220331T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T084707
CREATED:20220228T050637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220228T050637Z
UID:4332-1648735200-1648738800@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:Alcohol advertising patterns and harm-reduction messaging
DESCRIPTION:About this event\n\n\nThis presentation will focus on the strategies used by alcohol marketers to promote their products\, impending trends in alcohol distribution\, effective approaches for messaging about alcohol-related harms\, and public support for a range of alcohol control policies. \nAbout the speaker \nProfessor Simone Pettigrew is Program Director\, Health Promotion and Behavior Change at The George Institute for Global Health. Simone’s research focus is in the areas of behavioural psychology and health promotion. Her work investigates methods of encouraging individuals to make behavioural changes to improve their health and generating the evidence needed by policy makers to make environments conducive to healthy decisions. She has been researching the factors associated with alcohol consumption for almost 25 years\, with a particular focus on the socio-cultural factors influencing individuals’ decisions to drink. To date she has published more than 70 peer-reviewed articles on social norms relating to alcohol\, alcohol marketing\, and alcohol policy recommendations. Other areas of interest include smoking\, vaping\, nutrition\, and physical activity.
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/alcohol-advertising-patterns-and-harm-reduction-messaging/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC)":MAILTO:NDARC.events@unsw.edu.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220405
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220407
DTSTAMP:20260404T084707
CREATED:20211206T052831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211206T052831Z
UID:4180-1649116800-1649289599@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:Association of Alcohol and other Drug Agencies NT (AADANT) Drug and Alcohol Conference 2022
DESCRIPTION:The Association of Alcohol and other Drug Agencies NT (AADANT) will hold their annual drug and alcohol conference in Darwin NT. The target audience of the conference is the NT alcohol and other drug sector. The theme is Fundamentally strong. \nThe conference aims to: \n\nexplore the underlying causes of drug and alcohol dependence\nprovide skills and tips to improve practice\nprovide time for delegates to reflect on their journey through the NT alcohol and other drugs sector\nshape delegates understanding of how to grow their practice and careers.\n\nThe keynote speaker is Professor Dan Lubman AM\, Executive Clinical Director\, Turning Point and Professor of Addiction Studies and Services\, Monash University. \nCost:  \n\nfull member early bird rate (valid to Wednesday 29 December) $420.00\nnon-member early bird rate (valid to Wednesday 29 December) $520.00\nnon-member two days $600.00\nnon-member one day $400.00\nfull member two days $500.00\nfull member one day $300.00\nstudent (unemployed\, studying full time) $200.00.\n\nAll prices are GST inclusive.
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/association-of-alcohol-and-other-drug-agencies-nt-aadant-drug-and-alcohol-conference-2022/
LOCATION:Darwin Convention Centre\, 10 Stokes Hill Rd\, Darwin City\, NT\, 0800\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="AADANT":MAILTO:project@aadant.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220420T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220420T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T084707
CREATED:20220105T011134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220105T011134Z
UID:4197-1650448800-1650452400@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:Comorbid Mental Health and Drug & Alcohol: Addressing the "cracks" in the system.
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will discuss projects designed to bring services together to address the “cracks” in the system for people with co-occurring mental health and drug and alcohol conditions. The aims of the projects were to improve the identification of\, and treatment or assistance (where appropriate) for people with co-occurring serious mental health and drug and alcohol conditions. This included a focus on increasing collaboration between clinical teams to ensure better co-ordination of care for this population. South Eastern Sydney Local Health District received funding for the projects from the Mindgardens Neuroscience Network.  \nProfessor Lintzeris is the Director of Drug and Alcohol Services\, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District; Conjoint Professor\, Discipline Addiction Medicine\, Central Clinical School\, University of Sydney; and President elect\, Chapter of Addiction Medicine\, Royal Australian College of Physicians.  \nDr Sandra Sunjic is Project Manager of the Drug and Alcohol Service\, Surry Hills\, NSW Health.
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/comorbid-mental-health-and-drug-alcohol-addressing-the-cracks-in-the-system/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220427T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220427T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T084707
CREATED:20220105T011250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220105T011250Z
UID:4198-1651053600-1651057200@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:Very demanding. Extremely rewarding’: Exploring the co-occurrence of burnout and engagement in alcohol and other drug workers
DESCRIPTION:Exploring a new perspective on AOD worker wellbeing that reflects the complexity of AOD worker – simultaneous experience of burnout & engagement. Includes reflections on implications for workplace wellbeing strategies and responses.  \nDr Natalie Skinner – Senior Research Fellow\, Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute (FHMRI)\, College of Medicine and Public Health\, Flinders University 
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/very-demanding-extremely-rewarding-exploring-the-co-occurrence-of-burnout-and-engagement-in-alcohol-and-other-drug-workers/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220428T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220428T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T084707
CREATED:20211115T230755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211115T232451Z
UID:4066-1651136400-1651163400@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. \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/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="360edge":MAILTO:training@360edge.com.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220504T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220504T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T084707
CREATED:20220105T011401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220105T011401Z
UID:4199-1651658400-1651662000@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:Treatment outcomes of a lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, transgender and queer alcohol and other drug counselling service in Sydney\, Australia
DESCRIPTION:LGBTI people report disproportionately higher rates of AOD use and harms. Stigma towards sexual and gender minorities creates additional barriers to treatment. ACON has a long history of LGBTI community engagement and provides AOD treatment. This presentation reports on an Evaluation of ACON’s Substance Support Service\, an outpatient counselling service for LGBTI and other sexually and gender diverse people\, and those affected by HIV\, experiencing problems with AOD use.  \nLoren Brener: Associate Professor\, Centre for Social Research in Health\, UNSW. Loren’s research focusses on stigma and discrimination in relation to marginalised and vulnerable groups. 
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/treatment-outcomes-of-a-lesbian-gay-bisexual-transgender-and-queer-alcohol-and-other-drug-counselling-service-in-sydney-australia/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220509T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220511T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T084707
CREATED:20210906T221122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210906T221144Z
UID:3983-1652083200-1652288400@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:2022 Australian and New Zealand Addiction Conference
DESCRIPTION:The 2022 Australian and New Zealand Addiction Conference theme will be Bold dreams and new directions. \nTopics discussed at the conference will include: \n\nprevention\, promotion and early intervention\nintervention\, withdrawal and treatment\naftercare and peer support.\n\nImportant dates: \n\nFriday 10 December 2021: presentation submissions close\nFriday 4 February 2022: presenter acceptance and registration due\nThursday 10 February 2022: program released\nFriday 4 March 2022: scholarship applications close\nFriday 25 March 2022: early bird pricing ends.\n\nThree fully paid scholarships are available to attend the conference. Eligible people include: Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander\, Maori or Pacific Islander people. \nThe Australian and New Zealand Addiction Conference is an initiative of the Australian and New Zealand Mental Health Association\, a non-government\, not for profit organisation.
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/2022-australian-and-new-zealand-addiction-conference/
LOCATION:JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa\, JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa\, Gold Coast\, Queensland\, 4217\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220511T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220511T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T084707
CREATED:20211206T053515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211206T053515Z
UID:4184-1652263200-1652266800@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:MDMA: Dosages of tablets and capsules seized across Queensland
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will provide a brief overview of the outcomes of a project investigating individual dosages\, co-detections and purity of illicit MDMA tablets and capsules seized across Queensland. General trends in the Queensland illicit drug market will also be discussed. \nShiona Croft has worked as a forensic chemist within the illicit drug team at Queensland Health Forensic and Scientific Services for the past 15 years. She has a keen interest in researching with this presentation focusing on a recent project that was undertaken.
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/mdma-dosages-of-tablets-and-capsules-seized-across-queensland/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220513T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220514T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T084707
CREATED:20220206T225037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220206T225037Z
UID:4265-1652428800-1652547600@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:FASD Forum '22 Conference
DESCRIPTION:The inaugural FASD Forum ’22 Conference aims to provide an opportunity for everyone interested in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) to hear from research-leading and lived-experience experts. \nThe conference theme is FASD@50 reflecting that it is 50 years since FASD was first identified in medical literature in the English-speaking world. \nPresentations over the two-day conference will cover themes related to: \n\nbehaviour support\nbehaviours of concern\ntransitions in education and employment\nparent/carer support and self-care (including an expert parent panel)\nmental health\nsexualised behaviour\njustice.\n\nPresentations will combine lived experience perspectives with professional knowledge and current research topics. They will also enable opportunities for information sharing to deepen understanding. Practical strategies and interventions to assist those living with FASD and their families will be a key focus. \nThe opening keynote address will be presented by world-renowned paediatrician and researcher\, Professor Kenneth Lyons Jones MD (University of California\, San Diego)\, who\, together with Dr David Smith\, was the first to identify FASD in their research fifty years ago.
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/fasd-forum-22-conference/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220518T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220518T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T084707
CREATED:20220105T011507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220105T011507Z
UID:4200-1652868000-1652871600@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:The eyes have it. Or do they?
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will provide an introduction to Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) including review of the evidence base and considerations for use within AOD treatment. \nAnthony Bligh is Director of Psychology\, Metro North Mental Health. Anthony has been using EMDR in private practice since initial training in 2014 and uses it to treat complex trauma.
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/the-eyes-have-it-or-do-they/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220519T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220519T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T084707
CREATED:20211115T231027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211115T232343Z
UID:4067-1652950800-1652977800@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:Responding to trauma in alcohol and other drug treatment
DESCRIPTION:Deepen your understanding of trauma and gain real skills in managing trauma-related symptoms in alcohol and other drug practice settings \nBuilding on our trauma-informed training\, this workshop will give you a step up in responding to trauma. You will learn how to recognise the biopsychosocial impacts of trauma and integrate recovery-oriented interventions into your alcohol and other drug work. You’ll also find out about the possible impacts on you\, and how to look after yourself when working with people with trauma symptoms. This one-day online workshop provides you with a practical\, skills-based approach so you can respond sensitively and effectively to clients with co-occurring trauma and alcohol and other drug use. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nDeepen your understanding of the impacts of trauma on alcohol and other drug use\nApply a flexible therapeutic model to a range of trauma presentations\nLearn how to integrate trauma focused assessment\, formulation and interventions into your alcohol and other drug work\nIdentify evidence-based specialist trauma interventions\, including how and when to refer\n\nWho should attend: \nThis is a specialist skills workshop suitable for experienced and advanced practitioners. We recommend you do our trauma informed care workshop before participating in this workshop. \nFacilitator: Dr Richard Cash
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/responding-to-trauma-in-alcohol-and-other-drug-treatment/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="360edge":MAILTO:training@360edge.com.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220525T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220525T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T084707
CREATED:20211206T053624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211206T053624Z
UID:4185-1653472800-1653476400@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:From 'Bro\, do you even lift?' to 'Bro\, do you even science?': Consumer perspectives on enhancement drug harm reduction
DESCRIPTION:This presentation describes how people who use image and performance enhancing drugs reduce the harms of their drug use. It illustrates how the shift towards scientifically informed drug practice has impacted on the harm reduction practices of enhanced bodybuilders. Furthermore it highlights the opportunities that this shift presents for collaboration between enhanced bodybuilders and the professionals who seek to care for and support them.  \nDr Mair Underwood is an anthropologist who has been conducting participant observation in online communities of enhanced bodybuilders for the last 5 years. She is passionate about reducing the harms of these drugs through culturally appropriate interventions\, and through increasing understanding of the harm reduction practices already in use in enhancement communities. 
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/from-bro-do-you-even-lift-to-bro-do-you-even-science-consumer-perspectives-on-enhancement-drug-harm-reduction/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220606T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220606T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T084707
CREATED:20211115T231432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211115T232315Z
UID:4068-1654506000-1654533000@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:Superskills for supervisors
DESCRIPTION:Build your leadership skills and contribute to the next generation of practitioners \nThe key to great practice is great supervision. If you are a practice or clinical supervisor in the alcohol and other drug sector or want to become one\, and you are ready for your next professional challenge\, this workshop is for you. Gain a deep understanding of the ‘why’ as well as the ‘what’ and ensure that you have the right theoretical and practical foundation skills to offer powerful practice supervision across different contexts and supervisees. You will learn about developing and implementing supervision contracts and plans\, assessing supervisee development needs\, and navigating challenges and roadblocks \nLearning outcomes: \n\nUnderstand the relevant approaches to supervision and which one is right for you\nUnderstand and apply structured practical supervisory processes to deepen core supervisory relationship skills\, including listening\, questioning\, guiding\, and giving and receiving feedback\nIncrease skills in motivating staff to use reflective practice\nUnderstand and utilise a framework to support decision making with ethical dilemmas\n\nWho should attend: \nThis is a specialist skills workshop suitable for advanced practitioners who are current or future practice supervisors.  \nFacilitator: Paula Ross and Dr Richard Cash
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/superskills-for-supervisors/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="360edge":MAILTO:training@360edge.com.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220608T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220608T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T084707
CREATED:20220105T011616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220105T011742Z
UID:4201-1654682400-1654686000@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:Sex Work\, AOD and Mental Health: Working with sex workers
DESCRIPTION:Many sex workers report barriers to accessing services for AOD and/or mental health. Learn how to better interact with this unique demographic. Respect Inc provides sexual health information\, advocacy and support to sex workers across QLD.  \nHazy Inseptember is Career Development Officer at Respect inc. and also works as a counsellor in a clinical setting for an LGBTIQ+ organisation in Brisbane.
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/sex-work-aod-and-mental-health-working-with-sex-workers/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220614T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220616T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T084707
CREATED:20220206T231955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220206T231955Z
UID:4266-1655193600-1655398800@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:Aboriginal Mental Health Assessment and Suicide Prevention in Aboriginal Communities
DESCRIPTION:This three-day workshop aims to improve the cultural competencies of participants undertaking a mental health assessment of Aboriginal patients and also provide information on suicide prevention and postvention strategies in Aboriginal communities. \nParticipants taking part in this workshop will: \n\ncomplete the Aboriginal Mental Health Cultural Competency Profile\nachieve accreditation in\n\nthe Westerman Aboriginal Symptom Checklist – youth and adults\nthe Acculturation Scale for Aboriginal Australians\nthe Acculturative Stress Scale for Aboriginal Australians.
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/aboriginal-mental-health-assessment-and-suicide-prevention-in-aboriginal-communities/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220616T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220616T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T084707
CREATED:20211115T231602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211115T232252Z
UID:4069-1655370000-1655397000@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:Help! I've been subpoenaed
DESCRIPTION:Do you know what to say and do if you are subpoenaed to appear in court?\nAre your case notes court-ready \nNearly 50% of alcohol and other drug workers have had their case notes subpoenaed. Are yours court-ready? Write great case notes and feel confident giving evidence in court with this fun and practical case note and court preparation training. Join our clinical expert Paula Ross and our legal eagle Jarryd Bartle for this practical one-day workshop specially designed to assist practitioners to get court ready. Gain confidence and reduce anxiety about appearing in court. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nDescribe the different types of courts and how they operate\nKnow how to respond to a subpoena\nFeel confident to appear in court and develop and apply court presentation skills\nIdentify the essential components of your case notes\, so they are both clinically relevant and legally sound\n\nWho should attend: \nThis is a specialist skills workshop suitable for new\, experienced and advanced practitioners. \nFacilitator: Paula Ross and Jarryd Bartle
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/help-ive-been-subpoenaed/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="360edge":MAILTO:training@360edge.com.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220622T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220623T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T084707
CREATED:20211115T231737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211115T231816Z
UID:4070-1655888400-1656001800@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:Navigating complexity in alcohol and other drug settings
DESCRIPTION:Gain a deep understanding of how to respond to co-occurring mental health problems in alcohol and other drug treatment \nComorbidity is the norm rather than the exception. In this two day interactive online workshop you will deepen your understanding of co-occurring mental health and alcohol and other drug issues and build knowledge\, confidence and skill in responding effectively. Learn how to adapt and expand your existing alcohol and other drug treatment skills to assist your clients to manage mental health symptoms. Find out what you need to know about the types of co-occurring conditions you are likely to encounter and how to effectively incorporate best practice responses into your treatment. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nRecognise and understand the common mental health conditions in alcohol and other drug treatment\nUndertake a thorough assessment and develop an integrated case formulation to guide your practice\nApply a range of alcohol and other drug treatment skills to working with clients with co-occurring mental health conditions\nLearn how to respond therapeutically and effectively within the bounds of the alcohol and other drug treatment setting\n\nWho should attend: \nThis is a specialist skills workshop suitable for new\, experienced and advanced practitioners \nFacilitator: Paula Ross
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/navigating-complexity-in-alcohol-and-other-drug-settings/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="360edge":MAILTO:training@360edge.com.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220703T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220710T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T084707
CREATED:20220206T232756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220206T232756Z
UID:4267-1656835200-1657472400@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:2022 NAIDOC Week
DESCRIPTION:The 2022 theme for NAIDOC Week is Get up! Stand up! Show up! The theme calls for systemic change; to support and secure institutional\, structural\, collaborative\, and cooperative reforms and to keep rallying around for mob\, for Elders and for communities. It also celebrates those who have driven and led change in communities over generations. \nThe NAIDOC Local Grants Program provides funding to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and non-Indigenous organisations to contribute to the costs of local and regional NAIDOC activities across Australia that align with the theme of Get up! Stand up! Show up! \nEvents will be held around Australia during the week to celebrate the history\, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and will culminate in the 2022 National NAIDOC Awards Ceremony.
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/2022-naidoc-week/
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