NB: This 1-day workshop requires workers to have a foundational level of knowledge of AOD practice. Insight and Dovetail collaborate to bring you an interactive workshop on Trauma Informed Care for AOD Practice.  The workshop is targeted towards AOD and mental health workers who wish to develop their understanding and application of trauma informed care. […]

This online introductory workshop will provide an overview of Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) and strategies to help support individuals and their families. The course content will include: description of FASD and the diagnostic process impacts and challenges for individuals and families living with FASD strategies for support and learning FASD and the National Disability Insurance […]

This webinar will explore health service use by people with chronic pain, and identify issues associated with health service use. Ria will cover some background to chronic pain in Australia, as well as current evidence and recommendations for treatment, and present the findings from a qualitative study exploring the accessibility of health services in Australia […]

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. […]

This convention, hosted by Queensland Young People in Alcoholics Anonymous (QYPAA), aims to celebrate recovery, unity and service. Topics that will be covered during the convention include: living (emotionally) sober who/what is an alcoholic love and relationships belonging.