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The Art of Asking, Grant Writing Masterclass (in-person)

Please note that because this training is advertised on behalf of another provider, it does not quality for the travel contribution scheme.

Registrations will be screened to ensure you meet this criteria:

This masterclass is tailored to those in the AOD sector who are newer to grant writing or want to strengthen their foundation skills. This includes emerging AOD sector leaders (i.e. team leaders, coordinators, project workers) in the AOD sector responsible for, or who contributed to, developing submissions to the Department of Health.

Date: Tuesday, 24 February 2026, 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Location: Turning Point. 110 Church Street Richmond, VIC 3121

Description:

A practical entry-level masterclass for emerging AOD sector leaders who are new to grant writing or have limited experience. This session will help build the skills, strategies and confidence needed to develop standout grant submissions for Department of Health funding.

Optional add on: Budget Extender Session – This optional session is designed as a practical starting point for people with little or no experience in grant budgeting.

Please note: This is not a session that will direct you to current funding opportunities. If you’re an experienced grant writer, you’ll find the content covers material you’re already confident with.

By the end of this masterclass participants will be able to:

Draft a strong funding ‘pitch’ that supports cohesive and successful grant writing.
Address the key components of government grant applications.
Recognise and avoid common pitfalls (based on ‘real world’ Department of Health feedback).
Apply strategies for writing clearly, persuasively, and with impact.
Use AI tools ethically and effectively in grant writing.
Strengthen your organisations funding culture and learn how to turn an unsuccessful submission into future success

Facilitators:

Dr Allison Salmon (she/her), Director, The Centre for Impact & Change – For over 25 years, Dr Allison Salmon has driven meaningful change in health policies, systems, and practices through evidence-based innovation. Allison brings extensive expertise in developing compelling funding submissions, crafting influential government proposals, and effectively pitching strategic initiatives to diverse stakeholders. With deep experience working directly with government agencies, Allison effectively navigates policy environments, influences health priorities, and aligns interventions with governmental objectives. Her skill in stakeholder engagement, strategic planning, and conducting comprehensive gap analyses ensures her submissions and pitches resonate deeply with decision-makers. Allison’s specialist expertise spans alcohol and other drug policy, including harm reduction strategies such as drug consumption spaces, overdose prevention, and tobacco control.

Lucy Demant (she/her), Principal Consultant, The Centre for Impact & Change – For nearly twenty years, Lucy has been working to improve outcomes for children, young people and the community. Lucy is a skilled writer with deep expertise in competitive grant and submission writing for government and philanthropy, writing for web, resource development and values-based messaging. A strategic thinker she has led major workforce development and capacity-building projects and delivered complex programs at scale. She is a natural collaborator, skilled in facilitating groups, cultivating sophisticated partnerships and engaging diverse stakeholders. Lucy brings her management coaching expertise to The Centre’s services – she is adept at coaching managers and emerging leaders, honing their practice to create high-performing, cohesive teams. Lucy’s specialist areas include the alcohol and other drug sector, family violence, youth disability and youth mental health, with a strong foundation in health promotion, prevention and early intervention.

Eligibility Criteria

This training is funded for emerging leaders (i.e. team leaders, coordinators, project workers) in the AOD sector responsible for, or who contributed to, developing submissions to the Department of Health.

Who is not eligible?

Students, interns, workers from other community sectors such as family violence, homelessness, mental health and AOD workers outside of Victoria.

Terms & Conditions

If you cannot attend, cancel your registration and make your spot available to someone else on the waitlist.

Take Note! Case notes essentials for the AOD sector

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An evidence-based introduction to writing effective, clinically relevant and legally compliant case notes for the AOD sector, presented by Greg Coman.

IMPORTANT NOTE: This online training is only available to staff who are working in a Victorian Department of Health (DH) funded AOD organisation in an AOD role.

This training aims to enable alcohol and other drug (AOD) workers to understand the benefits of writing effective case notes for them, their clients, and their workplace. It will provide the basis for the development of essential skills required for effective case note writing.

The online workshop is pitched at an introductory/ beginner level, but previous participants with some case note writing experience have reported it to be a helpful refresher. It provides: an understanding of what case notes are; an understanding of the importance and benefits of case notes; guidelines for the content and style of case notes; and opportunities to learn and practice effective case note writing. Videos are used throughout to illustrate points. Participants will be introduced to templates they can consider using in their clinical practice.

Greg Coman PhD is a Counselling Psychologist with over thirty years experience working in a wide range of mental health settings. His tertiary qualifications reflect his interests in stress, trauma and problem gambling. Greg undertook his Master of Science degree in psychology, examining stress and coping amongst Australian police personnel. His PhD thesis examined the efficacy of group telephone counselling for people with gambling difficulties. He has worked as a psychologist in community health, employee assistance programs and military settings. He has extensive experience in the adult mental health education and training environment and is passionate about providing training to assist clinicians in their work with clients.

Date: Wednesday 18th February 2026
Time: 9:30am – 3:30pm
Venue: Online
Register: here, please register with your work email.
Cost: Free
Enquiries: tp@turningpoint.org.au

NOTE: This online training is only available to staff who are working in a Victorian Department of Health (DH) funded AOD organisation in an AOD role, please register with your WORK email, your ticket will be cancelled if you do not use your work email, thank you.

Cancellation policy: This training is free, however if your circumstances change please log into your Eventbrite account and cancel your registration or alternatively email tp@turningpoint.org.au to advise of your inability to complete.

The Art of Asking, Grant Writing Masterclass

This masterclass is tailored to those in the AOD sector who are newer to grant writing or want to strengthen their foundation skills. This includes emerging AOD sector leaders (i.e. team leaders, coordinators, project workers) in the AOD sector responsible for, or who contributed to, developing submissions to the Department of Health.
A maximum of two participants per organisation can be accepted

Date: Tuesday, 31 March 2026, 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Location: Online

Description:

Optional add on: Budget Extender Session – This optional session is designed as a practical starting point for people with little or no experience in grant budgeting.

By the end of this masterclass participants will be able to:

Draft a strong funding ‘pitch’ that supports cohesive and successful grant writing.
Address the key components of government grant applications.
Recognise and avoid common pitfalls (based on ‘real world’ Department of Health feedback).
Apply strategies for writing clearly, persuasively, and with impact.
Use AI tools ethically and effectively in grant writing.
Strengthen your organisations funding culture and learn how to turn an unsuccessful submission into future success

Facilitators:

Eligibility Criteria

Who is not eligible?

Students, interns, workers from other community sectors such as family violence, homelessness, mental health and AOD workers outside of Victoria.

Terms & Conditions

If you cannot attend, cancel your registration and make your spot available to someone else on the waitlist.

Superskills: Core Skills for Supervisors (in-person)

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2-day workshop:

Day 1: Wednesday, 2 September 2026 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Day 2: Thursday, 3 September 2026 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Location: TBC

Cost: $80 + booking fee

This is a specialist skills workshop suitable for advanced practitioners who are current or future practice supervisors.

Description:

If you are a practice or clinical supervisor in the alcohol and other drug sector (or looking to become one), this workshop is for you. Gain a deep understanding of the ‘why’ as well as the ‘how’ and ensure that you have the right theoretical and practical foundation skills to offer powerful practice supervision across different contexts and supervisees.

You will learn about developing and implementing supervision contracts and plans, assessing supervisee development needs, and navigating challenges and roadblocks.

Learning outcomes

Understand different approaches to supervision and determine which one is right for you and your supervisees
Understand and apply structured practical supervisory processes to deepen core supervisory relationship skills, including listening, questioning, guiding, and giving and receiving feedback
Understand and utilise the reflective practice model of supervision
Understand and practice self-reflection and self-practice as a way of improving supervisory skills
Increase skills in facilitating reflective practice in staff
Understand and utilise a framework to support decision-making with ethical dilemmas
Improve knowledge and skill in responding to staff exposed to complex client presentations

Eligibility Criteria

This training has been funded for workers employed in a Victorian State-funded Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) service, including Peer and LLE workers.

Who is not eligible?

Students on placement or internships, workers from other community sectors such as family violence, homelessness, mental health, and AOD workers outside of Victoria.

Terms & Conditions

If you cannot attend, cancel your registration and make your spot available to someone else on the waitlist. Refunds are available only up to 1 day before the event.

Responding to Co-occurring Conditions (in-person)

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2-day workshop:

Day 1: Wednesday, 14 October 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Day 2: Thursday, 15 October 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Location: Catholic Leadership Centre – 576 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne VIC 3002 (read more about travel contribution)

Cost: $80 + booking fee

Description:

Co-occurring mental health issues are the norm rather than the exception among people seeking alcohol and other drug treatment. Across this 2-day workshop you will learn how to adapt and expand your existing alcohol and other drug treatment skills to assist your clients with managing mental health symptoms.

Deepen your understanding of co-occurring mental health and alcohol and other drug issues and build your knowledge, confidence and skills to better understand clients’ needs, respond effectively, and adapt treatment. Find out what you need to know about the different co-occurring conditions you may encounter and how to effectively incorporate best practice responses into your treatment.

Learning outcomes

Recognise and understand the common mental health conditions in alcohol and other drug treatment
Undertake a thorough assessment and develop an integrated case formulation to guide your practice
Apply a range of alcohol and other drug treatment skills to working with clients with co-occurring mental health conditions
Learn how to respond therapeutically and effectively within the bounds of the alcohol and other drug treatment setting

Eligibility Criteria

This training is open to people working in AOD-specific roles in publicly funded services (i.e. AOD, mental health locals).

Who is not eligible?

Students on placement or internships, workers outside of Victoria, workers not in an AOD-specific role.

Terms & Conditions

If you cannot attend, cancel your registration and make your spot available to someone else on the waitlist. Refunds available only up to 1 day before event.

Responding to Co-occurring Conditions (in-person)

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2-day workshop:

Day 1: Wednesday, 11 March 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Day 2: Thursday, 12 March 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Location: Monash College City Campus – 750 Collins Street, Docklands VIC 3008(read more about travel contribution)

Cost: $80 + booking fee

Description:

Learning outcomes

Recognise and understand the common mental health conditions in alcohol and other drug treatment
Undertake a thorough assessment and develop an integrated case formulation to guide your practice
Apply a range of alcohol and other drug treatment skills to working with clients with co-occurring mental health conditions
Learn how to respond therapeutically and effectively within the bounds of the alcohol and other drug treatment setting

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Eligibility Criteria

This training is open to workers employed in a Victorian State-funded Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) service only.

Who is not eligible?

Students on placement or internships, workers from other community sectors such as family violence, homelessness, mental health, and AOD workers outside of Victoria.

Terms & Conditions

Refunds are available up to 7 days prior to the event. Please email elevate@vaada.org.au if you can no longer attend.

The Brain Workshop (online)

*To enrol, change ‘Enrol Now’ to ‘I’m Going’. Check if you’ve enrolled correctly under ‘My Courses’

Date: Thursday, 16 April 2026 9:30AM – 4:30PM

Location: Online

Description:

Alcohol and other drugs can affect the brain in both consistent and idiosyncratic ways. Up to 70% of people in alcohol and other drug treatment have significant temporary or long term cognitive impairment related to drug use, lifestyle or other factors.

In this workshop, learn about how different parts of the brain can be affected by drug use and how this may impact functioning. You will gain a thorough understanding of how the brain works, the functional impact of drugs and the effects on treatment.

Learning outcomes:

Understand how alcohol and other drugs affect the brain in the short and longer term
Gain skills in assessment of functional impairment and daily functioning
Adapt treatment to improve outcomes for clients who have cognitive impairments

Suitable for new, experienced and advanced practitioners and workers in low threshold and clinical settings.

Eligibility Criteria

This training has been funded for workers employed in a Victorian State-funded Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) service.

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.

Terms & Conditions

No shows will be charged a $50 cancellation fee. If you cannot attend, cancel your registration and make your spot available to someone else on the waitlist.

Walking the line – A workshop on professional boundaries (online)

*Registrations open June 10!

*To enrol, change ‘Enrol Now’ to ‘I’m Going’. Check if you’ve enrolled correctly under ‘My Courses’

Date: Thursday, 27 August 2026 9:30AM – 1:00PM

Location: Online

Description:

This half-day workshop will build and strengthen core knowledge and skills in understanding and maintaining professional boundaries, specifically when working with clients with alcohol and other drug issues. This will include:

Understanding professional boundaries
Strategies to prevent and respond to boundary challenges
Consideration of specific boundary issues to different AOD treatment roles, including lived experience roles
The use of technology
Selfcare

This workshop will use case based discussion throughout to ensure knowledge and skills taught are relevant to the AOD workforce.

Key learning outcomes:

Understand professional boundaries and their maintenance
Recognise and respond to boundary challenges
Build your own toolkit of practitioner-specific boundary maintenance strategies, including managing technology
Recognise your own and your colleagues’ warning signs and challenging client presentations
Enhance your self-care skills and know when to debrief and access further support

Eligibility Criteria

This training is open to people working in AOD-specific roles in publicly funded services (i.e. AOD, mental health locals).

Who is not eligible?

Students on placement or internships, workers outside of Victoria, workers not in an AOD-specific role.

Terms & Conditions

If you cannot attend, cancel your registration and make your spot available to someone else on the waitlist.

Taking the Pressure Down: De-escalation Skills (online)

*To enrol, change ‘Enrol Now’ to ‘I’m Going’. Check if you’ve enrolled correctly under ‘My Courses’

Date: Thursday, 9 July 2026 9:30AM – 1:00PM

Location: Online

Description:

In this half-day workshop, we explore effective ways of managing challenging and aggressive behaviours in professional settings. Learn to recognise early warning signs, understand common triggers and respond with confidence to maintain safety and therapeutic engagement.

You’ll improve your informal screening skills and learn how to have effective conversations about challenging and aggressive behaviours. Increase your toolbox of effective responses, including brief and longer therapeutic interventions, build skills in maintaining therapeutic relationships and learn how to practice self care.

You’ll walk away with the skills you need to handle difficult situations and maintain strong professional relationships while also prioritising your own wellbeing and self care.

Learning outcomes:

Understand professional boundaries and their maintenance
Understand challenging and aggressive behaviours and their contributing factors
Build screening, formulation and conversation skills about challenging and aggressive behaviours
Learn and practice effective responses, including de-escalation
Enhance self and other care techniques

Suitable for new, experienced and advanced practitioners and workers in low threshold and clinical settings.

Eligibility Criteria

This training is open to people working in AOD-specific roles in publicly funded services (i.e. AOD, mental health locals).

Who is not eligible?

Students on placement or internships, workers outside of Victoria, workers not in an AOD-specific role.

Terms & Conditions

If you cannot attend, cancel your registration and make your spot available to someone else on the waitlist.

Taking the Pressure Down: De-escalation Skills (online)

*To enrol, change ‘Enrol Now’ to ‘I’m Going’. Check if you’ve enrolled correctly under ‘My Courses’

Date: Thursday, 26 February 2026 9:30AM – 1:00PM

Location: Online

Description:

You’ll walk away with the skills you need to handle difficult situations and maintain strong professional relationships while also prioritising your own wellbeing and self care.

Learning outcomes:

Understand professional boundaries and their maintenance
Understand challenging and aggressive behaviours and their contributing factors
Build screening, formulation and conversation skills about challenging and aggressive behaviours
Learn and practice effective responses, including de-escalation
Enhance self and other care techniques

Suitable for new, experienced and advanced practitioners and workers in low threshold and clinical settings.

Eligibility Criteria

This training has been funded for workers employed in a Victorian State-funded Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) service.

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.

Terms & Conditions

Please ensure you have clearance from your line manager to attend. If you cannot attend, cancel your registration and make your spot available to someone else on the waitlist.