Presenter: Robert Fullerton, PhD By the end of this webinar, participants will gain: An understanding of Transtheoretical Model of Change; An awareness of what Motivational Interviewing is and when it is useful; Knowledge of the spirit and principles of Motivational Interviewing; An understanding of the core communication skills of Motivational Interviewing that lead to behaviour […]

Assessing and managing withdrawal is one of the core components of alcohol and other drug treatment.  This course provides an overview of the assessment and management of withdrawal for people who are dependent on alcohol and other drugs as outlined in the Queensland Alcohol and Drug Withdrawal Clinical Practice Guidelines.  Covering the five main substances […]

Relapse prevention is about building the capacity of individuals to maintain and sustain positive changes with their substance use. This Zoom workshop is designed for practitioners who provide direct support to people with AOD concerns who wish to better understand and communicate strategies, tools and techniques that can help someone stay in recovery through the […]

Whilst opioids can be very effective in treating pain, prolonged and/or heavy use can cause hyperalgesia – a phenomenon in which people become hypersensitive to painful stimuli. This talk will explore the relationship between persistent pain and opioid use disorder, and the signs and symptoms that might indicate the best treatment pathway forward. Dr Ian […]

Shared decision making is the foundation of modern patient-centred care and is key to overcoming patient- and clinical-level barriers to opiate agonist therapy (OAT) uptake and retention in treatment. Newly available depot buprenorphine products offer expanded choice in treatment modality. However, as the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of policy decisions may be compromised by patient preferences, […]

Relapse prevention is about building the capacity of individuals to maintain and sustain positive changes with their substance use. This Zoom workshop is designed for practitioners who provide direct support to people with AOD concerns who wish to better understand and communicate strategies, tools and techniques that can help someone stay in recovery through the prevention […]

Part A: 9.00am – 1.00pm, Tuesday, 7 September 2021 Part B: 9.00am – 1.00pm, Tuesday, 14 September 2021 Mindfulness is a specialised skill in awareness, attention, and acceptance. There is ever increasing evidence of the benefits of mindfulness based interventions within alcohol and drug treatment for stress reduction, craving management and relapse prevention. The aims of this […]

This Zoom session 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.  It is the first session of a 2-part workshop. By the end of this session learners will be able to: Classify different drugs […]

We have all experienced patient interactions in practice which leave us uncomfortable and or questioning our clinical decision making. Commonly these scenarios involve patients who live with complex care needs and are prescribed medicines known to have a high-risk of harm. Our expert panel will unpack several tricky practice scenarios and provide advice on how […]

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.

Part A: 9.00am – 1.00pm, Tuesday, 7 September 2021 Part B: 9.00am – 1.00pm, Tuesday, 14 September 2021 Mindfulness is a specialised skill in awareness, attention, and acceptance. There is ever increasing evidence of the benefits of mindfulness based interventions within alcohol and drug treatment for stress reduction, craving management and relapse prevention. The aims of this […]

This Zoom session 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.  It is the second session of a 2-part workshop. By the end of this session learners will be able to: Develop a more […]

Chronic pain affects one in three older adults, and it is estimated to be Australia’s third most costly health problem. Many people living with chronic pain become dependent on prescribed opioid medication and research shows that this can be harmful in the long-term. Social connection is recognised as a key ingredient to improving the quality […]

Micro-counselling skills are the essential communication building blocks required to develop therapeutic alliance with clients.  This workshop will explore these primary counselling concepts and skillsets, and therefore is suitable for anyone working in health and community service settings who provide support to people with AOD and/or mental health concerns. NB: Micro-counselling Skills training involves a […]

These free one hour symposiums will showcase the work of the Centre of Research Excellence (CRE): Indigenous Health and Alcohol. Presenters are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander researchers who bring a unique insight into the challenges and opportunities in the field. The symposiums will include these topics: Treating alcohol dependence in rehab or prison presented […]

Presenters: Associate Professor Kirsten Morley (Addiction Medicine, University of Sydney), Eva Louie (Addiction Medicine, University of Sydney) and Dr. Vicki Giannopoulos (Drug Health Services, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital) By the end of this webinar, attendees will be able to: Describe how clinical training in the Pathways to Comorbidity Care (PCC) project was used to assist […]

This event is a two hour interactive Zoom session exploring medicinal cannabis regulation and good practice across sectors. The session features guest speakers: Dr Ian Thong - Pain Specialist Physician, Director (Gold Coast Health, MHSS, Interdisciplinary Persistent Pain Centre) Tanya Bain - Manager, Office of Medicinal Cannabis (Qld Health, Chief Medical Officer and Healthcare Regulation […]

Are you interested in being trained to deliver mental health training in your workplace? The University of Sydney's Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use have limited places remaining for our National Comorbidity Guidelines Train-the-Trainer Workshops.  The training is based on the Australian Government Department of Health-funded National Comorbidity Guidelines (Guidelines on the […]

Residential rehabilitation provides an important role in alcohol and other drug treatment. The seminar will provide an overview of current evidence in the field and highlight the work our group has conducted with non-government service providers across Australia. The seminar will highlight some of the challenges in conducting research in these settings and provide a […]

FREE education session for families and friends, delivering useful information and strategies to those supporting someone using alcohol and other drugs. Stepping Forward aims to increase people's confidence and competence in managing alcohol and other drug issues. √ Clear & practical information sessions √ A safe place to share & to feel supported Please join […]

In the second seminar of our Spotlight on Stigma series, we will explore why and how policy processes have focused on stigma. Our expert panel will discuss how policy processes can enable efforts to tackle stigma, where gaps remain and how community voices are included in policy processes around stigma. Matt Craig is the Manager of the HIV […]

Are you interested in being trained to deliver mental health training in your workplace? The University of Sydney’s Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use have limited places remaining for our National Comorbidity Guidelines Train-the-Trainer Workshops.  The training is based on the Australian Government Department of Health-funded National Comorbidity Guidelines (Guidelines on the management of co-occurring alcohol […]

It almost goes without saying that addressing co-occurring alcohol and other drug and mental health issues is critical. But we have been attempting to bring these two areas together for more than 30 years without successful resolution. It is a challenge that has been well studied, and the problems are well understood, but very few […]