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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20210715T090000
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SUMMARY:Breaking the ice (online) - 360edge
DESCRIPTION:Find out how to adapt cognitive behavioural therapy and motivational interviewing interventions for people who use methamphetamine in specialist alcohol and other drug treatment. \nCost: Earlybird: $295 | Standard: $355 | (Book 5 or more spaces for your team and save an additional 10% off the earlybird rate) \nFacilitator: Paula Ross \nMore Information
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/breaking-the-ice-online/
ORGANIZER;CN="360edge":MAILTO:training@360edge.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20210721T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20210721T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T161424
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SUMMARY:Overview of the changes to The Salvation Army QLD AOD Services
DESCRIPTION:The Salvation Army has been a long standing provider of AOD services nationally. Recent national changes have resulted in a change of direction for QLD AOD services. This webinar will provide an overview regarding the updated program structure\, including residential program content and length\, admission criteria for services and additional services now available across the state.  \nSally-ann Upton is currently the Manager of Brisbane Recovery Services Centre. Sally-ann holds qualifications in Behavioural Science and Criminology and 26 years experience working across both government and the community sector. Vicki Yates is currently the Team Leader for Brisbane Recovery Services Withdrawal Unit. Vicki is a Registered Nurse\, with 40 years experience including 13 years in withdrawal services. Prior to moving into withdrawal services\, Vicki was a Clinical Nurse Consultant at the PA Hospital for several years. 
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/overview-of-the-changes-to-the-salvation-army-qld-aod-services/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20210722T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20210722T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T161424
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SUMMARY:Implementing evidence-based practices: what AOD managers and workers need to know
DESCRIPTION:Register for upcoming webinars on evidence-based practice  \nThe Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use at the University of Sydney has been funded by the Australian Government Department of Health to develop a series of on-demand webinars on evidence-based practice. From May\, the Comorbidity Project team will host monthly webinars focused on building capacity in relation to evidence-based practice approaches to the management and treatment of co-occurring alcohol and other drug (AOD) and mental health conditions. \nYou can register for our upcoming webinars below. All previous webinars are freely available via the Comorbidity Project webinar library. \nJULY | Implementing evidence-based practices: what AOD managers and workers need to know \nPresenter: Dr Suzie Hudson\, Network of Alcohol and other Drugs Agencies (NADA) \nWhen: Thursday 22 July\, 12PM – 1PM (AEST) \nBy the end of this webinar\, attendees will be able to: \n\nDescribe evidence-based practices that are effective for working alongside people with co-occurring alcohol and other drug (AOD) and mental health conditions;\nIdentify key stages to implementation in an organisation;\nUnderstand how effective implementation works in practice through case studies.\n\nREGISTER FOR JULY WEBINAR  \nhttps://uni-sydney.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JyXHuyICRxaGuRyUUJsAvw
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/implementing-evidence-based-practices-what-aod-managers-and-workers-need-to-know/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20210722T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20210723T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T161424
CREATED:20210720T042226Z
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UID:3853-1626940800-1627059600@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:CBT 4 AOD Workers: Foundational Skills (2-days)
DESCRIPTION:Cognitive Behavioural Therapies (CBTs) are goal-focussed\, flexible and time-limited therapy approaches which seek to guide people to become more aware of their thinking\, feeling and behaviour patterns\, and enhance skills to help support their goals for change. This 2-day intensive\, skills-based workshop is targeted towards AOD and mental health workers who wish to build or hone their use CBT interventions as part of their provision of direct ongoing therapy interventions with people experiencing substance use issues.  As such this workshop is not suitable for workers engaged primarily in brief intervention/case management only type work\, or whose focus is the supervision of court and/or other statutory orders. \nBy the end of this workshop learners will be able to: \n\nUnderstand the key concepts\, structures and elements of the CBT approach for working with people impacted by substance use disorders.\nConduct a functional analysis and develop a collaborative CBT-based formulation and formulation-linked plan.\nOffer a range of cognitive and behavioural techniques including conducting Socratic dialogues.\nCollaborate with clients and patients to develop purposeful learning experiences (i.e. out of session experiments).\n\nThe workshop incorporates facilitated presentations\, simulated video demonstrations\, problem-based group activities and a range of written and oral practical tasks. For post-training support\, a Toolkit containing key resources for the practice of ‘CBT 4 AOD’ is made available to learners.
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/cbt-4-aod-workers-foundational-skills-2-days/
LOCATION:Biala Community Health Centre\, Edwards-Miller Conference Room\, Floor 4\, Biala Community Health Centre\, 270 Roma Street\, Brisbane QLD 4000
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20210722T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20210722T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T161424
CREATED:20210720T052853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210720T052853Z
UID:3873-1626966000-1626969600@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:The impact of COVID-19 on people receiving Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT)
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will draw on the experiences of people receiving and providing Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT) during COVID-19. \nThe COVID-19 pandemic required Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT) services to adapt quickly to ensure continuity of care. The CHOICE Study uses data collected from 70 in-depth interviews (40 people receiving OAT; 30 providers) to explore how OAT services in Australia responded to COVID-19 and the wider implications of the pandemic for people receiving OAT. Study findings will inform clinical practice and health policy\, and highlight areas of future research for people who are dependent on opioids. \nAbout the speaker \nAnna Conway obtained her Master of Public Health at the Universitat Pompeu Fabra\, Barcelona and has since worked as a research assistant on projects related to HIV and hepatitis C testing. Anna is currently in the second year of her PhD at the Kirby Institute and Centre for Social Research in Health. Her doctoral research investigates health service use by people dependent on opioids.
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/the-impact-of-covid-19-on-people-receiving-opioid-agonist-treatment-oat/
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:20210723T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20210723T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T161424
CREATED:20210720T012615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210720T012615Z
UID:3814-1627029000-1627036200@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:Hepatitis C Workshop for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Health Practitioners
DESCRIPTION:This free two-part online workshop aims to help participants when yarning about hepatitis C with their colleagues. The sessions aim to provide practical skills and knowledge in hepatitis C diagnosis and care to support clients and communities. The sessions will be run via Zoom and will include a mix of presentations\, case studies\, and discussions. \nThe workshop is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Health Practitioners as well as nurses working in Aboriginal community controlled health organisations or Aboriginal medical services. \nThis course is endorsed by the National Association of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Practitioners for 8 Continuing Professional Development hours. \nThe workshop is presented by the Australasian Society for HIV\, Viral Hepatitis and Sexual Health Medicine.
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/hepatitis-c-workshop-for-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-health-workers-and-health-practitioners/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Australasian Society for HIV%2C Viral Hepatitis and Sexual Health Medicine":MAILTO:Phoebe.Schroder@ashm.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20210726T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20210728T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T161424
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UID:3816-1627286400-1627491600@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:2021 International Mental Health Conference
DESCRIPTION:The International Mental Health Conference is aimed to promote best practice to professionals\, workers and volunteers. Those in attendance will have the opportunity to grow meaningful connections and gain insight into the implementation of meaningful solutions to mental health care. \nThe conference will feature a collaboration with international mental health leaders\, practical tools to improve care for clients. The event will also be an excellent avenue to unite voices in order to advocate for equal mental health care for all individuals. There will be: live keynote presentations\, concurrent presentations\, an interactive exhibitor hall\, practical workshops\, networking functions and live-streaming. \nTopics covered will include: \n\nsocial determinants of mental ill health including poverty\, housing\, homelessness\, employment\nthe cost of mental ill-health and suicide\nhow to create a person-centred\, outcome based and integrated mental health system\nmeasuring wellbeing and implementing initiatives in schools and workplaces\nsuccessful programs and initiatives in suicide prevention\nbest practices in perinatal mental health\nInnovative approaches\, customisation\, and adaption in e-health\, artificial intelligence and virtual reality\nthe prevention and treatment of vicarious trauma.\n\nImportant Dates: \n\nPresenter submissions close: Friday 9 April 2021\nNotification to authors: Friday 23 April 2021\nAuthor acceptance and registration due: Friday 30 April 2021\nProgram launch: Wednesday 5 May 2021\nEarly bird pricing ends: Friday 18th June 2021.\n\nPlease note:  Registration is essential.
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/2021-international-mental-health-conference/
LOCATION:RACV Royal Pines Resort\, RACV Royal Pines Resort\, Gold Coast\, Queensland\, 4217\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="2021 International Mental Health Conference":MAILTO:imhc@imhconference.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20210727T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20210727T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T161424
CREATED:20210720T042457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210720T042457Z
UID:3855-1627376400-1627387200@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:Motivational Interviewing: 2
DESCRIPTION:Motivational interviewing is a collaborative\, goal-oriented style of communication with particular attention to the language of change\, and is a highly recommended\, evidence-based approach to helping people address their substance use behaviours.     It is recommended for all practitioners based in AOD and mental health settings who provide direct support to people experiencing substance use concerns. \nThe Motivational Interviewing training in the Virtual Classroom format is broken into 4-part modules\, with each session focusing on specific MI skills or topics. Each module comprises one self-directed eLearning and one Zoom session. Following the virtual classrooms\, participants are invited to take part in “follow-up” Zoom calls scheduled throughout the year. In these follow up calls\, participants will be able to seek additional feedback after applying their new M.I. skills in direct practice.  \nMI 2: Change Talk\nThe focus of the second session will be on change talk\, with time spent on the different subtypes of change talk. The aim is to help you better recognise and respond to change talk when it is evoked from your clients. \nPre-requisite: MI 2: Change talk eLearning \nSystem requirements: \nPrior to signing up please ensure you have access to a computer with reliable internet connection that will allow streaming of video. Access to a webcam and microphone is also required. Details and instructions on how to join the meeting will be sent to all registered participants in the lead up to the session. To check out Zoom prior to training\, please go to https://zoom.us/. \nNB: This workshop is open to QUEENSLAND workers only.
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/motivational-interviewing-2/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20210727T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20210727T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T161424
CREATED:20210720T043022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210720T043022Z
UID:3856-1627376400-1627403400@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:AOD and the Brain
DESCRIPTION:This full day workshop targets practitioners working in specialist alcohol and drug and mental health settings who want to develop an in-depth neurobiological understanding of how psychoactive substances affect the brain and body. \nBy the end of this workshop learners will be able to: \n\nClassify different drugs based on their effects\nUnderstand the anatomy of the brain and body’s messaging systems and how they operate\nUnderstand the process of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics\nDescribe key neurotransmitters and how substances affect their activity\nUnderstand and describe concepts of intoxication\, tolerance\, dependence and withdrawal.\nIdentify different routes of administration and how this impacts a person’s experience and risk exposure\nDemonstrate a fundamental understanding of how a substance moves through the body\, including concepts of absorption\, distribution\, bioavailability\, metabolism\, elimination and drug half-lives.\nHow dependence develops and can be assessed to inform treatment planning.\n\nNB: This workshop is a pre-requisite to the Assessing and Managing Withdrawal Virtual and Face 2 Face workshops. An alternative pre-requisite is the AOD and the Brain e-learning\, which takes approximately two hours to complete.
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/aod-and-the-brain/
LOCATION:YETI\, 3 Winkworth Street\, Bungalow\, Queensland\, 4870\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20210728T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20210728T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T161424
CREATED:20201216T224406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201216T230533Z
UID:3526-1627462800-1627489800@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:Emotion regulation skills for alcohol and other drug workers (online) - 360edge
DESCRIPTION:We all have strong emotions from time to time\, and being able to recognise and self regulate emotions is a skill that is learned. This workshop you will gain skills to assist your clients to better manage their emotions. \nLearning outcomes \n\nUnderstand how lifestyle factors can impact on a person’s ability to regulate emotions\nUnderstand how emotions work and how they interact with thoughts and behaviours\nLearn how to help clients identify triggers to strong emotions and respond effectively\n\nCost: Earlybird: $295 | Standard: $355 | (Book 5 or more spaces for your team and save an additional 10% off the earlybird rate) \nFacilitator: Richard Cash \nMore Information
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/emotion-regulation-skills-for-alcohol-and-other-drug-workers-online/
ORGANIZER;CN="360edge":MAILTO:training@360edge.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20210728T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20210729T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T161424
CREATED:20210720T043222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210720T043222Z
UID:3857-1627462800-1627576200@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:CBT 4 AOD Workers: Foundational Skills (2-days)
DESCRIPTION:Cognitive Behavioural Therapies (CBTs) are goal-focussed\, flexible and time-limited therapy approaches which seek to guide people to become more aware of their thinking\, feeling and behaviour patterns\, and enhance skills to help support their goals for change. This 2-day intensive\, skills-based workshop is targeted towards AOD and mental health workers who wish to build or hone their use CBT interventions as part of their provision of direct ongoing therapy interventions with people experiencing substance use issues.  As such this workshop is not suitable for workers engaged primarily in brief intervention/case management only type work\, or whose focus is the supervision of court and/or other statutory orders. \nBy the end of this workshop learners will be able to: \n\nUnderstand the key concepts\, structures and elements of the CBT approach for working with people impacted by substance use disorders.\nConduct a functional analysis and develop a collaborative CBT-based formulation and formulation-linked plan.\nOffer a range of cognitive and behavioural techniques including conducting Socratic dialogues.\nCollaborate with clients and patients to develop purposeful learning experiences (i.e. out of session experiments).\n\nThe workshop incorporates facilitated presentations\, simulated video demonstrations\, problem-based group activities and a range of written and oral practical tasks. For post-training support\, a Toolkit containing key resources for the practice of ‘CBT 4 AOD’ is made available to learners. \n\nLocation: Ground Floor\, Block E\, Pathology and Education Building\, Gold Coast University Hospital\, 1 Hospital Boulevard\, Southport QLD 4215
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/cbt-4-aod-workers-foundational-skills-2-days-2/
LOCATION:Gold Coast University Hospital\, Parklands Drive\, Southport\, QLD\, 4215\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20210728T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20210728T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T161424
CREATED:20210720T035549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210720T035549Z
UID:3836-1627466400-1627470000@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:Stress\, Nutrition and Neuroscience\, their Relationship and Role in the Treatment of Addiction
DESCRIPTION:Nutrition status affects our mental and physical health\, and understanding the relationship between stress\, nutrition and neuroscience is an important consideration in the treatment of addiction. This presentation will explore this relationship and provide tips for workers on how to use knowledge of nutrition and neuroscience to facilitate better treatment outcomes. \nLisa Cutforth qualified with a Bachelor of Science\, with Honours in Nutrition and Psychology in Edinburgh (2005)\, and has done further studies in the Neuroscience of leadership\, habits and addiction. She completed her research honours on “Stress and Eating Behaviour”\, her dissertation on “ADD/ADHD and Treatment” and has written a book about the role of emotions and psychology on nutrition status and weight management. She currently works as the chief clinical nutritionist and director of food services for a high end wellness residence called The Banyans in Queensland that specialises in drug and alcohol rehabilitation. She has also lectured in a Brisbane university on lifespan nutrition and food as medicine.
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/stress-nutrition-and-neuroscience-their-relationship-and-role-in-the-treatment-of-addiction/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20210729T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20210729T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T161424
CREATED:20210720T043350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210720T043350Z
UID:3858-1627549200-1627574400@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:Dovetail - Young People and Drugs
DESCRIPTION:This full-day workshop targets practitioners who work directly with young people aged 12 – 25 years in a one-on-one capacity including youth workers\, alcohol and drug workers / clinicians\, child safety officers\, youth justice officers\, residential support workers\, youth support coordinators\, school-based youth health nurses\, Indigenous health workers\, mental health professionals\, guidance officers and employment and vocational staff. \nBy the end of this workshop learners will been provided an overview of youth alcohol and other drug (AOD) use including: \n\nA framework for Youth AOD Practice\nHistory\, context and background to AOD policy in Australia\nStatistics\, figures and current trends in youth AOD use\nRisk vs protective factors\nEngagement and assessment\nThe Transtheoretical Model (Stages of Change)\nMotivational interviewing\nBrief interventions\nPractical hints\, tips and tricks for working with young people with AOD issues\n\nPlaces are limited\, and there may be a limit on the number of workers from one service who can attend\, depending on the level of demand. Bookings essential. \nThis training is not suited for people who do not work in a one-on-one capacity with young people\, for example\, police officers and members of the general public\, including concerned family members. If this is you\, please contact us if you would like to explore other more suitable training options. \nLocation: Edwards-Miller Conference Room\, Floor 4\, Biala Community Health Centre\, 270 Roma Street\, Brisbane QLD 4000
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/dovetail-young-people-and-drugs-2/
LOCATION:Biala Community Health Centre\, Edwards-Miller Conference Room\, Floor 4\, Biala Community Health Centre\, 270 Roma Street\, Brisbane QLD 4000
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20210729T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20210729T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T161424
CREATED:20210720T040137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210720T040137Z
UID:3840-1627567200-1627570800@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:Getting to know AOD services - Open Doors Youth Service Inc
DESCRIPTION:This event is part of a series of brief informal sessions designed to introduce workers to the various AOD services in Queensland. If you’ve ever wanted to do a service visit but couldn’t find the time\, or you just wanted to know more about particular services\, we encourage you to attend. \nOpen Doors Youth Service provides support to young people with diverse genders\, sex and sexualities. Open Doors supports young people who identify as Lesbian\, Gay\, Bisexual\, Transgender\, Intersex\, Queer\, Asexual\, Pansexual\, Sistergirl or Brotherboy (LGBTIQAP+ Sistergirl & Brotherboy) aged 12-24 across South East Queensland. \nRegistrations for this session will close 28th of July at 4pm. All registrants will be sent a Zoom meeting invitation when registrations close. If you have registered\, please ensure you add this event to your calendar and keep an eye out for the zoom link. \nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/getting-to-know-aod-services-open-doors-youth-service-inc/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="QNADA":MAILTO:info@qnada.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20210729T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20210729T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T161424
CREATED:20210720T053138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210720T053138Z
UID:3874-1627570800-1627574400@qnada.org.au
SUMMARY:Mental health and alcohol use in young Australians during COVID-19
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will cover changes in mental health and alcohol-related harm for young Australians during COVID-19. \nAbout this event\n\n\nIn this webinar Dr Philip Clare will discuss the findings of two recent articles published on the Australian Parental Supply of Alcohol Longitudinal Study (APSALS) cohort\, on changes in mental health and alcohol use/harms during the COVID-19 restrictions in mid-2020. \nAbout the speaker \nPhilip is a biostatistician at the Prevention Research Collaboration\, with experience in addressing sources of bias in the analysis of longitudinal data. He is both a methodological and applied researcher\, with particular research interests in causal inference using observational data\, and substance use among adolescents and young adults.
URL:https://qnada.org.au/event/mental-health-and-alcohol-use-in-young-australians-during-covid-19/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC)":MAILTO:NDARC.events@unsw.edu.au
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