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Provider The Bouverie Centre - La Trobe University

Family Works Champions Program

August 19 @ 9:30 am - 4:30 pm

Family-Inclusive Practice training for the Victorian Alcohol and Other Drugs Workforce

Program Description: Working with people impacted by alcohol and other drugs and often means navigating complex and changing circumstances. Research and practice experience demonstrate that outcomes for individuals can be enhanced when families and supporters are included in the therapeutic journey.

Purpose: This program is designed to support the AOD workforce alignment with the Department of Health’s AOD strategy and broader Mental Health and Wellbeing Workforce Capability Framework.

The program will give you the opportunity to:

  • Strengthen your family-inclusive practice skills
  • Build confidence in engaging families
  • Enhance your ability to motivate and support practice change
  • Develop practical strategies that can be applied immediately in your service
  • Learn alongside experienced practitioners from across the Victorian AOD sector
  • Become a champion for family-inclusive practice within your organisation

Cost: This training is no-cost to practitioners, as places are funded by the Department of Health, Victoria

Workshop Dates

Metro Workshop Dates Location
Workshop 1 19th Aug Metro
20th Aug Metro
Workshop 2 2nd Sep Metro
8th Sep Metro
Workshop 3 13th Oct Metro
14th Oct Metro
Workshop 4 21st Oct Metro
28th Oct Metro
Workshop 5 25th Nov Metro
26th Nov Metro

Regional Workshop Dates Location
Workshop 1 26th Aug Regional
27th Aug Regional
Workshop 2 23rd Sep Regional
24th Sep Regional
Workshop 3 6th Oct Regional
7th Oct Regional
Workshop 4 10th Nov Regional
11th Nov Regional
Workshop 5 1st Dec and 2nd Dec Regional

Online Workshop Dates Location
Workshop 1 1st Dec Online
2nd Dec Online

Training Locations: See the website for dates, locations and expression of interest for regional workshops

Learn more and register here

Family Works Champions Program

Training Mode Blended

VAADA acknowledges the support of the Victoria Government