BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//QNADA - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://qnada.org.au
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for QNADA
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:Australia/Brisbane
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+1000
TZOFFSETTO:+1000
TZNAME:AEST
DTSTART:20200101T000000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211206T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211209T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051911
CREATED:20210906T220521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210906T220521Z
UID:3980-1638777600-1639069200@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:9th SNAICC National Conference
DESCRIPTION:Please be advised: Due to COVID-19 disruptions please check directly with the event organiser for the latest updates on face-to-face events. \nThis conference aims to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures\, strengths and successes in child and family services across Australia. Delegates will have the opportunity to showcase culturally appropriate best practices that contribute to positive changes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people so they thrive in their culture. \nDelegates will have the opportunity to share stories and ideas about what works and how to address challenges under the following themes: \n\nCOVID-19 impacts on our communities\nChild safety and wellbeing\nEarly years\nRights of children and young people\nGenuine partnerships.\n\nKey dates: \n\nabstract submissions opens – Friday 4 December 2020\nabstract submission deadline – Friday 19 February 2021\nregistration opens – Friday 19 February 2021\nearly bird registration closes – Friday 2 July 2021.\n\nThis conference provides the opportunity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations\, policy makers\, researchers\, practitioners\, government representatives\, other non-government organisations and industry representatives to gather and share their work\, learn from one another and make renewed commitments to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/9th-snaicc-national-conference/
LOCATION:Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre and Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211208T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211209T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051911
CREATED:20201216T225840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201216T230722Z
UID:3533-1638954000-1639067400@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:Working with families advanced 2-day masterclass (online) - 360edge
DESCRIPTION:Deep dive into the 5-step model of family intervention to provide advanced treatment for families when alcohol or other drugs are a factor. \nMore information coming soon! \nCost: Earlybird: $495 | Standard: $655 | (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-advanced-2-day-masterclass-online/
ORGANIZER;CN="360edge":MAILTO:training@360edge.com.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211209T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20211209T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051911
CREATED:20210804T050210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210804T050210Z
UID:3923-1639053000-1639056600@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:Trauma-informed care in AOD settings: what clinicians need to know
DESCRIPTION:Presenters: Professor Katherine Mills (The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use\, University of Sydney) and Logan Harvey (PhD candidate\, The Matilda Centre\, Clinical Psychologist) \nBy the end of this webinar\, attendees will be able to: \n\nUnderstand the relationship between trauma\, post-traumatic stress\, and substance use;\nIdentify how trauma-related issues can impact substance use treatment;\nIdentify key elements of trauma-informed care;\nUnderstand evidence-based treatment options for co-occurring traumatic stress and substance use.\n\nFor more information\, contact tr******@***********************rg.au
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/trauma-informed-care-in-aod-settings-what-clinicians-need-to-know/
LOCATION:Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220214T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220214T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051911
CREATED:20211206T051943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211206T051943Z
UID:4175-1644831000-1644841800@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:Working with Children who have Experienced Domestic and Family Violence - Two-Part Series
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is a practical\, trauma-informed professional development opportunity aiming to develop skills and confidence to support children who have experienced domestic and family violence. \nThis workshop draws on a range of trauma-informed expressive therapies and strength-based practice to promote the safety and wellbeing of children affected by family and domestic violence. It also outlines a range of approaches and tools for assessing risk and harm to children. \nThis event is being held on Zoom. Connection details will be emailed to registered participants prior to the event. \nCost: $99.00 – $198.00 \nTime: 9:30am – 12:30pm (AEST) \nPlease note: This is a two-part series held over two days – Monday 14 February and Monday 21 February 2022. Participants should attend both sessions. \nThis workshop is suitable for practitioners working in the domestic and family violence\, sexual assault and women’s health and wellbeing sector in Queensland Qld. \nThe workshop will be facilitated by Tania Falstead\, counsellor\, supervisor and program lead with 20 years’ experience in the social welfare sector. \nThe workshop is presented by WorkUp Qld.
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/working-with-children-who-have-experienced-domestic-and-family-violence-two-part-series/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="WorkUP Queensland":MAILTO:workforce@healingfoundation.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220217T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220217T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051911
CREATED:20211115T225656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211115T232602Z
UID:4061-1645088400-1645115400@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:The brain workshop
DESCRIPTION:Understand the inner workings of the brain on drugs and how to work effectively with cognitive impairment \nAlcohol and other drugs can affect the brain in both consistent and idiosyncratic ways. In this workshop\, learn about the parts of the brain that can be affected by drug use and the impact on functioning. You will gain a thorough understanding of how the brain works\, the functional impact of drugs\, and the effect on treatment. \nUp to 70% of people in alcohol and other drug treatment have significant temporary or long term cognitive impairment related to drug use\, lifestyle\, or other factors. You will learn how to improve client engagement and adapt treatment strategies to improve outcomes for people with cognitive impairments. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nUnderstand how alcohol and other drugs affect the brain in the short and long term\nGain skills in assessment of functional impairment and daily functioning\nAdapt treatment to make an impact with people who have cognitive impairments\n\nWho should attend: \nThis is a specialist skills workshop suitable for new\, 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/the-brain-workshop/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="360edge":MAILTO:training@360edge.com.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220217T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220217T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051911
CREATED:20220116T232209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220116T232209Z
UID:4208-1645106400-1645110000@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:Is vaping nicotine safer than smoking?
DESCRIPTION:Vaping nicotine is a safer alternative for adult smokers who are unable to quit. Smokers who switch to vaping are exposed to far fewer toxins in much lower doses and have significant health improvements. The long-term effects of vaping are unknown but vaping has been estimated to be at least 95% less harmful than smoking. \nAbout the speaker \nColin Mendelsohn was a Sydney GP for 27 years with a special interest in smoking cessation and now works exclusively in tobacco treatment\, helping smokers to quit. \nHe is a member of the expert advisory group that develops the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners national smoking cessation guidelines. He is the Founding Chairman of the Australian Tobacco Harm Reduction Association\, a health promotion charity established to raise awareness of tobacco harm reduction options. \nColin was a Conjoint Associate Professor in the School of Public Health and Community Medicine at the University of New South Wales. For many years he was actively involved with Professor Robyn Richmond in researching\, developing and teaching Smokescreen for the 1990s\, a program developed at the University of New South Wales for use by general practitioners to help smokers quit. \nHe is a past Vice President of the Australian Association of Smoking Cessation Professionals\, Australia’s peak body for experts in the field of smoking cessation. \nHe is actively engaged in research\, writing and teaching about smoking cessation\, tobacco harm reduction and tobacco control. \nColin is currently an investigator on an NHMRC-funded clinical trial on vaping at the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre\, University of New South Wales\, Sydney. \nHe is also the author of a recently published book\, Stop Smoking Start Vaping. The Healthy Truth about Vaping. \nColin has no financial or commercial relationship with any electronic cigarette or tobacco company.
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/is-vaping-nicotine-safer-than-smoking/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC)":MAILTO:NDARC.events@unsw.edu.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220221T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220221T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051911
CREATED:20211206T052132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211206T052132Z
UID:4177-1645435800-1645446600@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:Working with Children who have Experienced Domestic and Family Violence - Two-Part Series
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is a practical\, trauma-informed professional development opportunity aiming to develop skills and confidence to support children who have experienced domestic and family violence. \nThis workshop draws on a range of trauma-informed expressive therapies and strength-based practice to promote the safety and wellbeing of children affected by family and domestic violence. It also outlines a range of approaches and tools for assessing risk and harm to children. \nThis event is being held on Zoom. Connection details will be emailed to registered participants prior to the event. \nCost: $99.00 – $198.00 \nTime: 9:30am – 12:30pm (AEST) \nPlease note: This is a two-part series held over two days – Monday 14 February and Monday 21 February 2022. Participants should attend both sessions. \nThis workshop is suitable for practitioners working in the domestic and family violence\, sexual assault and women’s health and wellbeing sector in Queensland Qld. \nThe workshop will be facilitated by Tania Falstead\, counsellor\, supervisor and program lead with 20 years’ experience in the social welfare sector. \nThe workshop is presented by WorkUp Qld.
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/working-with-children-who-have-experienced-domestic-and-family-violence-two-part-series-2/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="WorkUP Queensland":MAILTO:workforce@healingfoundation.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220222T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220222T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051911
CREATED:20211206T052605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211206T052605Z
UID:4178-1645518600-1645547400@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:Association of Alcohol and other Drug Agencies NT (AADANT) Professional Development Forum 2022
DESCRIPTION:The Association of Alcohol and other Drug Agencies NT (AADANT) Professional Development Forum 2022 will host social worker and trauma specialist Lauren Buckley who will present Substance Use and Trauma: A Neurobiological Approach. \nIn this workshop participants will learn: \n\nhow the brain and nervous system work and how trauma creates stress in the body\nwhy clients use certain substances and why they keep relapsing\nhow to identify fight\, flight and freeze patterns in the nervous systems of clients\nhow to better read the body language of clients during intake\, assessment and interventions.\n\nThe workshop is designed for clinicians\, counsellors\, and alcohol and other drug (AOD) staff working therapeutically with clients. \nThe afternoon sessions are designed for local organisations to understand new and existing programs provided by other services. \nTime: 8.30am – 4.30pm (ACST). \nCost: AADANT Members: $70.00. Non-members: $85.00 (prices are GST inclusive).
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/association-of-alcohol-and-other-drug-agencies-nt-aadant-professional-development-forum-2022/
LOCATION:Travelodge Resort\, 64 Cavenagh Street\, Darwin City\, Northern Territory\, 0800\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="AADANT":MAILTO:project@aadant.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220224T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220224T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051911
CREATED:20211115T225850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211115T232620Z
UID:4062-1645693200-1645720200@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:Understanding CBT for alcohol and other drugs workers
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to apply key CBT skills in alcohol and other drug settings \nThis workshop offers a practical introduction to core practice skills in alcohol and other drug treatment. You will improve your understanding of CBT theory and practice and learn a comprehensive CBT framework that will deepen your understanding and enable you to tailor strategies and treatment for different client presentations. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nGain key foundational knowledge and core clinical skills in behavioural and cognitive therapies\nUnderstand CBT assessment\, formulation and treatment planning\nApply knowledge and practice of key alcohol and other drug-specific CBT interventions\n\nWho should attend: \nThis is a core skills workshop suitable for new practitioners and as a refresher for experienced and advanced practitioners \nFacilitator: Paula Ross
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/understanding-cbt-for-alcohol-and-other-drugs-workers/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="360edge":MAILTO:training@360edge.com.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220224T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220224T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051911
CREATED:20220206T233435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220206T233435Z
UID:4269-1645711200-1645714800@qnada.org.au
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220310T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220310T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051911
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220310T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220310T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051911
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220314T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220315T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051911
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220317T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220317T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051911
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220317T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220317T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051911
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220322T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220322T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051911
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220323T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220323T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051911
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220324T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220324T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051911
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220324T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220324T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051911
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220328T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220330T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051911
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220330T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220330T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051911
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220331T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220331T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051911
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220405
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220407
DTSTAMP:20260404T051911
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220420T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220420T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051911
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220427T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220427T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051911
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220428T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220428T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051911
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220504T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220504T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051911
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220509T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220511T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051911
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220511T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220511T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051911
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220513T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20220514T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T051911
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
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR