Provider: Case Work
The Youth Support + Advocacy Service (YSAS) is Australia’s largest, youth-specific community service organisation. Operating since 1998 as Victoria’s flagship Youth AOD service, YSAS now employs over 350 skilled staff across 19 sites in metropolitan and regional Victoria. While the prime focus of YSAS remains on effective Youth AOD Treatment and sector leadership, the organisation also has extensive experience in providing young people and families with services that support improved mental health and improve meaningful community participation.
Fitzroy VIC 3065
Ph: 03 9415 8881
Em: reception@ysas.org.au
web: ysas.org.au
Duration: 2-full days
Delivery Mode: Face to Face
Timetable:
Details:
This training program aims to increase the capacity of workers to effectively support and respond to the needs of young people who are using substances.
Our sessions are interactive and enhanced through real-world case examples. The trainers empower participants to reflect on their own work to learn for future practice experiences.
This workshop will look at how the understanding of trauma, attachment and adverse early childhood experiences inform our work with young people who use AOD. It will equip workers with a foundational knowledge of adolescent development and the function, meaning and purpose of risk-taking and other challenging behaviours including AOD use. This workshop will cover key areas that underpin effective planning and support for young people through Resilience Based Care Planning.
Day 1 – Trauma, Attachment and Adolescent Development
Learning outcomes:
- Introduction to Attachment
- Understanding Trauma
- Impacts of Trauma on the Young Person
- Understanding the links between trauma and AOD use
- Adolescent Development theories
- Risk in Adolescence
- Developmental needs and adolescent substance use
DAY 2 – Young People, drug use and resilience-based care
Learning Outcomes:
- Perspectives on Youth AOD issues
- Harm reduction
- Commonly used drugs
- Understanding the function of substance use and exploring alternatives
- Engaging young people in ways that work for them
- Principals of assessment
- Building motivation and supporting change
- Overview of resilience-based care
Eligibility Criteria
This training has been funded for workers employed in a Victorian State-funded Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) service, including those who are new to the AOD sector or recently employed under the COVID-19 Workforce Initiative and Peer workers.
Who is not eligible?
Students on placement or internships, workers from other community sectors such as Family Violence, Homelessness and Mental Health and AOD workers outside of Victoria.
Please ensure you have clearance to attend from your line manager. If you are unable to attend, even if you find out the day before, please cancel your registration and make your spot available to someone else on the waiting list.
The Youth Support + Advocacy Service (YSAS) is Australia’s largest, youth-specific community service organisation. Operating since 1998 as Victoria’s flagship Youth AOD service, YSAS now employs over 350 skilled staff across 19 sites in metropolitan and regional Victoria. While the prime focus of YSAS remains on effective Youth AOD Treatment and sector leadership, the organisation also has extensive experience in providing young people and families with services that support improved mental health and improve meaningful community participation.
Fitzroy VIC 3065
Ph: 03 9415 8881
Em: reception@ysas.org.au
web: ysas.org.au
Duration: 2-full days
Delivery Mode: Face to Face
Timetable:
Details:
This training program aims to increase the capacity of workers to effectively support and respond to the needs of young people who are using substances.
Our sessions are interactive and enhanced through real-world case examples. The trainers empower participants to reflect on their own work to learn for future practice experiences.
This workshop will look at how the understanding of trauma, attachment and adverse early childhood experiences inform our work with young people who use AOD. It will equip workers with a foundational knowledge of adolescent development and the function, meaning and purpose of risk-taking and other challenging behaviours including AOD use. This workshop will cover key areas that underpin effective planning and support for young people through Resilience Based Care Planning.
Day 1 – Trauma, Attachment and Adolescent Development
Learning outcomes:
- Introduction to Attachment
- Understanding Trauma
- Impacts of Trauma on the Young Person
- Understanding the links between trauma and AOD use
- Adolescent Development theories
- Risk in Adolescence
- Developmental needs and adolescent substance use
DAY 2 – Young People, drug use and resilience-based care
Learning Outcomes:
- Perspectives on Youth AOD issues
- Harm reduction
- Commonly used drugs
- Understanding the function of substance use and exploring alternatives
- Engaging young people in ways that work for them
- Principals of assessment
- Building motivation and supporting change
- Overview of resilience-based care
Eligibility Criteria
This training has been funded for workers employed in a Victorian State-funded Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) service, including those who are new to the AOD sector or recently employed under the COVID-19 Workforce Initiative and Peer workers.
Who is not eligible?
Students on placement or internships, workers from other community sectors such as Family Violence, Homelessness and Mental Health and AOD workers outside of Victoria.
Please ensure you have clearance to attend from your line manager. If you are unable to attend, even if you find out the day before, please cancel your registration and make your spot available to someone else on the waiting list.
Turning Point is a national treatment, research and education centre providing leadership in alcohol, drug, gambling and mental health sectors in Victoria. Combining research in clinical, population health and policy fields with service innovation, Turning Point assists services, communities and the Victorian government respond to alcohol, drug and gambling issues.
Richmond VIC 3121
Em: Michelle.Iannacone@turningpoint.org.au
Ph: 03 8413 8700
web: turningpoint.org.au
Duration: Half-day
Delivery Mode: Online
An evidence-based introduction to writing effective, clinically relevant and legally compliant case notes for the alcohol and other drugs sector.
Timetable:
Details:
This training aims to place alcohol and other drug (AOD) workers in a position to understand the benefits of writing effective case notes for them, their clients, and their workplace. It will provide participants with key examples, resources and activities to develop essential skills required for effective case note writing, record-keeping, and information sharing.
It will include the following:
- An introduction to case notes (definitions, purpose)
- An overview of evidence-based practice and principles for developing clinically-relevant and compliant case notes
- An understanding of the legal context and important concepts (e.g., consent, disclosure, confidentiality, privacy, access, ownership, record-keeping and reporting)
- Consideration of ethical and operational barriers to case note writing; and practical tips and resources for efficiently writing effective case notes
Presenters:
Rita Brien (Turning Point, Workforce Development)
Dr Adam Rubenis (Turning Point, Specialist Clinical Services).
Eligibility Criteria
This training has been funded for workers employed in a Victorian State-funded Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) service, including those who are new to the AOD sector or recently employed under the COVID-19 Workforce Initiative and Peer workers.
Who is not eligible?
Students on placement or internships, workers from other community sectors such as Family Violence, Homelessness and Mental Health and AOD workers outside of Victoria.
Please ensure you have clearance to attend from your line manager. If you are unable to attend, even if you find out the day before, please cancel your registration and make your spot available to someone else on the waiting list.
Turning Point is a national treatment, research and education centre providing leadership in alcohol, drug, gambling and mental health sectors in Victoria. Combining research in clinical, population health and policy fields with service innovation, Turning Point assists services, communities and the Victorian government respond to alcohol, drug and gambling issues.
Richmond VIC 3121
Em: Michelle.Iannacone@turningpoint.org.au
Ph: 03 8413 8700
web: turningpoint.org.au
Duration: Half-day
Delivery Mode: Online
An evidence-based introduction to writing effective, clinically relevant and legally compliant case notes for the alcohol and other drugs sector.
Timetable:
Details:
This training aims to place alcohol and other drug (AOD) workers in a position to understand the benefits of writing effective case notes for them, their clients, and their workplace. It will provide participants with key examples, resources and activities to develop essential skills required for effective case note writing, record-keeping, and information sharing.
It will include the following:
- An introduction to case notes (definitions, purpose)
- An overview of evidence-based practice and principles for developing clinically-relevant and compliant case notes
- An understanding of the legal context and important concepts (e.g., consent, disclosure, confidentiality, privacy, access, ownership, record-keeping and reporting)
- Consideration of ethical and operational barriers to case note writing; and practical tips and resources for efficiently writing effective case notes
Presenters:
Rita Brien (Turning Point, Workforce Development)
Dr Adam Rubenis (Turning Point, Specialist Clinical Services).
Eligibility Criteria
This training has been funded for workers employed in a Victorian State-funded Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) service, including those who are new to the AOD sector or recently employed under the COVID-19 Workforce Initiative and Peer workers.
Who is not eligible?
Students on placement or internships, workers from other community sectors such as Family Violence, Homelessness and Mental Health and AOD workers outside of Victoria.
Please ensure you have clearance to attend from your line manager. If you are unable to attend, even if you find out the day before, please cancel your registration and make your spot available to someone else on the waiting list.
Turning Point is a national treatment, research and education centre providing leadership in alcohol, drug, gambling and mental health sectors in Victoria. Combining research in clinical, population health and policy fields with service innovation, Turning Point assists services, communities and the Victorian government respond to alcohol, drug and gambling issues.
Richmond VIC 3121
Em: Michelle.Iannacone@turningpoint.org.au
Ph: 03 8413 8700
web: turningpoint.org.au
Duration: Half-day
Delivery Mode: Online
An evidence-based introduction to writing effective, clinically relevant and legally compliant case notes for the alcohol and other drugs sector.
Timetable:
Details:
This training aims to place alcohol and other drug (AOD) workers in a position to understand the benefits of writing effective case notes for them, their clients, and their workplace. It will provide participants with key examples, resources and activities to develop essential skills required for effective case note writing, record-keeping, and information sharing.
It will include the following:
- An introduction to case notes (definitions, purpose)
- An overview of evidence-based practice and principles for developing clinically-relevant and compliant case notes
- An understanding of the legal context and important concepts (e.g., consent, disclosure, confidentiality, privacy, access, ownership, record-keeping and reporting)
- Consideration of ethical and operational barriers to case note writing; and practical tips and resources for efficiently writing effective case notes
Presenters:
Rita Brien (Turning Point, Workforce Development)
Dr Adam Rubenis (Turning Point, Specialist Clinical Services).
Eligibility Criteria
This training has been funded for workers employed in a Victorian State-funded Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) service, including those who are new to the AOD sector or recently employed under the COVID-19 Workforce Initiative and Peer workers.
Who is not eligible?
Students on placement or internships, workers from other community sectors such as Family Violence, Homelessness and Mental Health and AOD workers outside of Victoria.
Please ensure you have clearance to attend from your line manager. If you are unable to attend, even if you find out the day before, please cancel your registration and make your spot available to someone else on the waiting list.
Turning Point is a national treatment, research and education centre providing leadership in alcohol, drug, gambling and mental health sectors in Victoria. Combining research in clinical, population health and policy fields with service innovation, Turning Point assists services, communities and the Victorian government respond to alcohol, drug and gambling issues.
Richmond VIC 3121
Em: Michelle.Iannacone@turningpoint.org.au
Ph: 03 8413 8700
web: turningpoint.org.au
Duration: Half-day
Delivery Mode: Online
There are three more deliveries of this training on: Aug 18th, Oct 5th & Nov 25.
Timetable:
Details:
This training aims to place alcohol and other drug (AOD) workers in a position to understand the benefits of writing effective case notes for them, their clients, and their workplace. It will provide participants with key examples, resources and activities to develop essential skills required for effective case note writing, record-keeping, and information sharing.
It will include the following:
- An introduction to case notes (definitions, purpose)
- An overview of evidence-based practice and principles for developing clinically-relevant and compliant case notes
- An understanding of the legal context and important concepts (e.g., consent, disclosure, confidentiality, privacy, access, ownership, record-keeping and reporting)
- Consideration of ethical and operational barriers to case note writing; and practical tips and resources for efficiently writing effective case notes
Presenters:
Rita Brien (Turning Point, Workforce Development)
Dr Adam Rubenis (Turning Point, Specialist Clinical Services).
Eligibility Criteria
This training has been funded for workers employed in a Victorian State-funded Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) service, including those who are new to the AOD sector or recently employed under the COVID-19 Workforce Initiative and Peer workers.
Who is not eligible?
Students on placement or internships, workers from other community sectors such as Family Violence, Homelessness and Mental Health and AOD workers outside of Victoria.
Please ensure you have clearance to attend from your line manager. If you are unable to attend, even if you find out the day before, please cancel your registration and make your spot available to someone else on the waiting list.
Odyssey House Victoria has more than 30 years of experience providing alcohol and other drugs (AOD) treatment services in Victoria. Part of Odyssey’s remit is to provide AOD workforce development through its activities as an enterprise based registered training organisation – trading as Odyssey Institute (RTO 20995).
660 Bridge Rd
Richmond VIC 3121
Em: trainer@odyssey.org.au
Ph: 03 9420 7600
web: odyssey.org.au
Duration: 4 Months
Delivery Mode: Blended
This program reflects the skill requirements for professionals providing services to clients with alcohol and other drugs issues. The Skill Set consists of all four units of competency. Enrolment into individual units of the skillset is also accepted.
Timetable:
Details:
IMPORTANT: registrations for training will become live approximately two months prior to start of training. To enrol in this or any training, you must click the link and fill in the registration. If you do not complete the registration, you will not have a place in the training. If you experience a broken link, please get in touch with us at elevate@vaada.org.au
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This program reflects the skill requirements for professionals providing services to clients with alcohol and other drugs issues.
The Skill Set consists of all four units of competency that make up the AOD skillset:
- CHCAOD001 Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
- CHCAOD004 Assess needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issues
- CHOAOD009 Develop and review individual alcohol and other drugs treatment plans
- CHCAOD006 Provide interventions for people with alcohol and other drugs issues
The AOD Skill Set consists of four competencies and is delivered over a period of 20 – 32 weeks dependent upon student needs and experience. Enrolment into individual units of the skillset are also accepted.
Eligibility Criteria
This training has been funded for workers employed in a Victorian State-funded Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) service, including those who are new to the AOD sector or recently employed under the COVID-19 Workforce Initiative and Peer workers.
Who is not eligible?
Students on placement or internships, workers from other community sectors such as Family Violence, Homelessness and Mental Health and AOD workers outside of Victoria.
Please ensure you have clearance to attend from your line manager. If you are unable to attend, even if you find out the day before, please cancel your registration and make your spot available to someone else on the waiting list.
Odyssey House Victoria has more than 30 years of experience providing alcohol and other drugs (AOD) treatment services in Victoria. Part of Odyssey’s remit is to provide AOD workforce development through its activities as an enterprise based registered training organisation – trading as Odyssey Institute (RTO 20995).
660 Bridge Rd
Richmond VIC 3121
Em: trainer@odyssey.org.au
Ph: 03 9420 7600
web: odyssey.org.au
Duration: 4 Months
Delivery Mode: Blended
This program reflects the skill requirements for professionals providing services to clients with alcohol and other drugs issues. The Skill Set consists of all four units of competency. Enrolment into individual units of the skillset is also accepted.
To enrol:
You must login to your Elevate account to enrol into this training. If you do not have an account, click Sign Up in the top right corner and follow the instructions to activate your account then come back to this training to complete enrolment.
Timetable:
Details:
IMPORTANT: registrations for this training will become live on the 14th February. To enrol in this or any training, you must click the link and fill in the registration. If you do not complete the registration, you will not have a place in the training. If you experience a broken link, please get in touch with us at elevate@vaada.org.au****
This program reflects the skill requirements for professionals providing services to clients with alcohol and other drugs issues.
The Skill Set consists of all four units of competency that make up the AOD skillset:
- CHCAOD001 Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
- CHCAOD004 Assess needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issues
- CHOAOD009 Develop and review individual alcohol and other drugs treatment plans
- CHCAOD006 Provide interventions for people with alcohol and other drugs issues
The AOD Skill Set consists of four competencies and is delivered over a period of 20 – 32 weeks dependent upon student needs and experience. Enrolment into individual units of the skillset are also accepted.
Eligibility Criteria
This training has been funded for workers employed in a Victorian State-funded Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) service, including those who are new to the AOD sector or recently employed under the COVID-19 Workforce Initiative and Peer workers.
Who is not eligible?
Students on placement or internships, workers from other community sectors such as Family Violence, Homelessness and Mental Health and AOD workers outside of Victoria.
Please ensure you have clearance to attend from your line manager. If you are unable to attend, even if you find out the day before, please cancel your registration and make your spot available to someone else on the waiting list.
