Type: Non-accredited

Peer Worker Training

Peer workers, like in any professional discipline, need quality, standardised training and ongoing professional development. Through extensive research and co-design, SHARC has developed Peer Worker Training.  This comprehensive training provides a vital knowledge base for peer workers, and ensures that the peer workforce has a discipline-specific framework.

Audience:

This training is designed for current AOD Peer Workers of funded Victorian AOD agencies

Location

Online

Download a calendar invite for each day of this event.  Sign in to your account to manage this course.

Details

The SHARC Peer Worker Training seeks to:

  • Educate Peer Workers around the concepts and core competencies of the peer work discipline
  • Assist Peer Workers to apply best practice peer work in formalised settings
  • Explore the key components of the role with a focus on the peer relationship
  • Increase confidence and develop skills in communication and navigating relational parameters
  • Develop understandings of ethical practice and workplace legislative requirements
  • Empower Peer Workers to advocate for the discipline and manage their own wellbeing and development needs
  • Prepare Peer Workers to work across a number of domains, remaining ‘peer’ within clinical governance frameworks

AOD Worker Wellbeing

The aim of this module is to equip Victorian alcohol and drug  workers with a greater awareness of the signs of burnout along with practical skills, tips and strategies to promote enhanced worker wellbeing.

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ABOUT PROVIDER

Insight are specialist providers of alcohol and other drug training, education, clinical resources and practice advice for workers and services. Our aim is to build a capable, confident and connected AOD and mental health workforce. Our primary audience are specialist alcohol and drug and mental health practitioners, hospital staff and other generalist health and community service providers. Whilst we primarily service Queensland-based workers, our clinical tools, resources and training are utilised across Australia.

Ph: (07) 3837 5655
Em: insight@health.qld.gov.au
Nov 30
AOD Worker Wellbeing
clock Duration: 1 hour
location Delivery Mode: E-Learn

OPEN NOW (no start date)

The aim of this module is to equip Victorian alcohol and drug workers with a greater awareness of the signs of burnout along with practical skills, tips and strategies promote enhanced worker wellbeing.

clock Timetable:
location Details:

NA

  • Training Type: Non-accredited
  • Topic: Wellbeing
  • Priority Population:
  • Age Group:
  • Location: 

    Online
About this training:

Completing this training:

  • Make sure you sign in or register for an Elevate! Account.  If you are registering you will need to sign in to ENROL
  • Click on ENROL NOW to be redirected to Insight’s online platform
  • Create your Insight account
  • Complete the training

You can download a certificate of completion for this training.

Provider: Insight Queensland

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.

Supervisee Training for the AOD sector

This e-learn aims to equip participants with introductory knowledge about the process of supervision and skills to be able to engage in a supervision session effectively.

 

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ABOUT PROVIDER

Insight are specialist providers of alcohol and other drug training, education, clinical resources and practice advice for workers and services. Our aim is to build a capable, confident and connected AOD and mental health workforce. Our primary audience are specialist alcohol and drug and mental health practitioners, hospital staff and other generalist health and community service providers. Whilst we primarily service Queensland-based workers, our clinical tools, resources and training are utilised across Australia.

Ph: (07) 3837 5655
Em: insight@health.qld.gov.au
Nov 30
Supervisee Training for the AOD sector
clock Duration: 30 minutes - 1 hour
location Delivery Mode: E-Learn

OPEN NOW (no start date)

Supervision is a critical tool for supporting your professional development, wellbeing and a workplace culture that embraces best practice in working with forensic clients. Supervision encourages the translation of training to workplace best practice and provides an opportunity for skills deepening through reflection and analysis of on-the-job experiences. Supervision sessions are guided by an experienced staff member who creates a safe, non-judgmental space for supervisees to reflect on specific interactions with clients and the outcomes of such interactions, and to identify opportunities to strengthen practice through applying the skills developed in training. PLEASE NOTE: CLICK ON ENROL NOW TO BE RE-DIRECTED TO INSIGHT'S ONLINE PLATFORM.

clock Timetable:
location Details:

NA

  • Training Type: Non-accredited
  • Topic: Supervision/Supervisee
  • Priority Population:
  • Age Group:
  • Location: 

    Online
About this training:

Completing this training:

  • Make sure you sign in or register for an Elevate! Account.  If you are registering you will need to sign in to ENROL
  • Click on ENROL NOW to be redirected to Insight’s online platform
  • Create your Insight account
  • Complete the training

You can download a certificate of completion for this training.

Provider: Insight Queensland

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.

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ABOUT PROVIDER

Insight are specialist providers of alcohol and other drug training, education, clinical resources and practice advice for workers and services. Our aim is to build a capable, confident and connected AOD and mental health workforce. Our primary audience are specialist alcohol and drug and mental health practitioners, hospital staff and other generalist health and community service providers. Whilst we primarily service Queensland-based workers, our clinical tools, resources and training are utilised across Australia.

Ph: (07) 3837 5655
Em: insight@health.qld.gov.au
Nov 30
Introduction to Trauma Informed Care
clock Duration: 1-2 hours
location Delivery Mode: E-Learn

OPEN NOW (no start date)

In partnership with Insight Queensland, this self-paced e-learn is an introductory module exploring what trauma is, how it affects people and the links with substance use. It will increase knowledge and awareness of trauma which is the first step on your journey to becoming a trauma-informed worker. PLEASE NOTE: CLICK ON ENROL NOW TO BE RE-DIRECTED TO INSIGHT'S ONLINE PLATFORM.

clock Timetable:
location Details:

N/A

  • Training Type: Non-accredited
  • Topic: Trauma
  • Priority Population: All
  • Age Group: All
  • Location: 

    Online
About this training:

Completing this training:

  • Make sure you sign in or register for an Elevate! Account.  If you are registering you will need to sign in to ENROL
  • Click on ENROL NOW to be redirected to Insight’s online platform
  • Create your Insight account
  • Complete the training

You can download a certificate of completion for this training.

Provider: Insight Queensland

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.

Introduction to Trauma Informed Care

This introductory module aims to explain trauma and how it affects people, and its links with substance use. It will increase knowledge and awareness of trauma which is the first step on your journey to becoming a trauma-informed worker.

It should take approximately 45 minutes to complete.

 

 

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ABOUT PROVIDER

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.

110 Church St
Richmond VIC 3121
Em: Marion.Brophy@easternhealth.org.au
Ph: 03 8413 8413
web: turningpoint.org.au
Dec 07
Take Note! Case Notes Essentials for the Alcohol and Other Drugs Sector
clock Duration: 1 day
location Delivery Mode: Online

Enrolments are open

An evidence-based introduction to writing effective, clinically relevant and legally compliant case notes for the alcohol and other drugs sector.

clock Timetable:
location Details:

Wednesday 7th December 9:30am – 3:00pm

  • Training Type: Non-accredited
  • Topic: Case Work
  • Priority Population: All
  • Age Group: All
  • Location: 

    Online
About this training:

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:

Greg Coman *(Turning Point)

Dr Adam Rubenis (Turning Point, Specialist Clinical Services).

Provider: Turning Point

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.

Take Note! Case Notes Essentials for the Alcohol and Other Drugs Sector

Location:

Online

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:

Greg Coman (Turning Point)

 

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ABOUT PROVIDER

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.

Level 3/33 Lincoln Square South
Carlton VIC 3053
Ph: 03 9415 8881
Em: reception@ysas.org.au
web: ysas.org.au
Dec 01
Youth Focussed AOD Practices: Adolescents who use alcohol and other drugs (Youth AOD 1-4 combined)
clock Duration: 2-full days
location Delivery Mode: Face to Face

Enrolment Open

YSAS have combined Youth AOD 1-4 into a 2-day training for Youth AOD workers. Day one focuses on understanding trauma, attachment and adverse early childhood experiences and how it informs working with young people who use AOD. Day two will cover key areas that underpin effective planning and support for young people through Resilience Based Care Planning.

clock Timetable:
location Details:

Day 1: Thursday 1st December, 9:30am – 4:30pm

Day 2: Friday 2nd December, 9:30am – 4:30pm

  • Training Type: Non-accredited
  • Topic: Adolescent Development, Attachment, Care Planning, Case Work, Harm Minimisation, Harm Reduction, Practice wisdom, Trauma
  • Priority Population: Youth
  • Age Group: Youth
  • Location: 

    Save the Children,
    Ground Floor Training Room,
    33 Lincoln Square South
    Carlton Vic 3053
About this training:

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
Provider: YSAS

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.
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