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A community based response to alcohol and other drug issues
4 Johnston Street Collingwood 3066
Phone: 9468 2819 Mobile: 0419 521 075
W/E February 6th 2015
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The Guest Speaker at the next meeting of the YDHF on Monday 2 March will be Will Wood, Clinical Nurse
Consultant and Referral Coordinator at the Sydney Medically Supervised Injecting Centre. He will show a
short film about the centre and talk about its work. In the Agency Profile section of the meeting Gabrielle
Bennett who is the Victorian Viral Hepatitis Educator at Saint Vincent’s Hospital will speak about her role
and how she can assist agency workers.
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If you are attending the VAADA Conference on the 19 & 20 February we will be there with the model for a
Mobile Supervised Injecting Facility
So all the best for 2015
Joe Morris
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES AND OTHER MATERIAL POSTED IN THIS UPDATE DO
NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT THE VIEWS OF THE YDHF AND ARE POSTED FOR INFORMATION AND
ADVICE ONLY.
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CONFERENCES, FORUMS & MEETINGS
TRAINING
LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH, REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS ETC
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LATEST LOCAL, NATIONAL and INTERNATIONAL NEWS!!!
One Pill to Rule Them All: The Future of Treating Mental Illness
One pill to rule them all: The future of treating mental illness
Cocaine Addiction Treatment: New Study targets Immune System Response in Beating Drug
Dependency
Cocaine addiction treatment: new study targets immune system response in beating drug dependency
One in Six South Brisbane Drivers Test Positive for Drug Driving
One in six South Brisbane drivers test positive for drug driving
Stolen Mail Emerges as New Currency to Obtain Drugs
Stolen mail emerges as new currency to obtain drugs
Imperial Tobacco Launches Caffeinated Mouth Strips
Imperial Tobacco launches caffeinated mouth strips
Policymakers Need to Look Beyond Painkiller Abuse to Reduce Opioid Overdose Deaths, say
Researchers
Policymakers need to look beyond painkiller abuse to reduce opioid overdose deaths, say researchers
University of Florida Study of Drug Users Finds People with ADHD started Using Drugs at
Younger Age
UF study of drug users finds people with ADHD started using drugs at younger age
New report reviews ‘what works’ for people facing multiple and complex needs
http://www.revolving-doors.org.uk/news--blog/news/comprehensive-services-for-complex-needs/
Builders Warn Labor Plan to Scrap Building Site Drug Tests will Risk Workers
Builders warn Labor plan to scrap building site drug tests will risk workers
Tenofovir Stems Treatment-induced Kidney Toxicity in HBV-related Chronic Hepatitis
Tenofovir stems treatment-induced kidney toxicity in HBV-related chronic hepatitis
Bangkok Drug Policy Needs Clarity
Drug policy needs clarity
Just how hard can it be to purge prisons of drugs?
http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2015/jan/26/prisons-drugs-chris-grayling-zero-tolerance
New crackdown on dangerous legal highs in prison – UK
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-crackdown-on-dangerous-legal-highs-in-prison
Fact Sheet on the proposal to discuss international scheduling of ketamine at the 58th CND
http://idpc.net/publications/2015/01/fact-sheet-on-the-proposal-to-discuss-international-scheduling-of-ketamine-atthe-58th-cnd?utm_source=IDPC+Monthly+Alert&utm_campaign=2b6b425a3dIDPC+February+2015+Alert&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_d40f46a7df-2b6b425a3d-103097177
United States rethinks draconian drug sentencing policies
http://idpc.net/publications/2015/01/united-states-rethinks-draconian-drug-sentencingpolicies?utm_source=IDPC+Monthly+Alert&utm_campaign=2b6b425a3dIDPC+February+2015+Alert&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_d40f46a7df-2b6b425a3d-103097177
The High Cost of Illegal Drugs, Explained in One Quote
The high cost of illegal drugs, explained in one quote
Legalise Drugs to Reduce Crime
Legalise drugs to reduce crime
Cocaine Addiction Treatment: New Study targets Immune System’s Response in Beating Drug
Dependency
Cocaine addiction treatment: new study targets immune system’s response in beating drug dependency
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UK: Specialist courts that care about keeping families together
http://www.theguardian.com/society/2015/feb/03/specialist-court-family-drug-and-alcohol-court
DANCE PARTIES, MUSIC FESTIVALS, PUBS & CLUBS
Warning from DanceWize Melbourne: PMA/PMMA is being sold as MDMA 5 February 2015
PMA Media
Release.doc
ICE
Echuca Vows to Fight Ice Epidemic
Echuca vows to fight ice epidemic
Indonesia’s war on Drugs Lays Ground for Injustices
Indonesia's war on drugs lays ground for injustices
How Research Scientists Get Free Illegal Drugs from the US Government
How research scientists get free illegal drugs from the US Government
In WA Police Patrol Meth Plagued Hospital Emergency Departments
Police patrol meth plagued EDs
Medical Experts Tackle ‘Ice’ Use
Medical experts tackle 'ice' use
Ice Addiction Raises Issues
Ice addiction raises issues
‘Ice’ Introduced to Kids as Young as 11
'Ice' introduced to kids as young as 11
MEDICINAL MARIJUANA
High Hopes for Medical Cannabis Legislation
High hopes for medical cannabis legislation
RIA Neuroscience Study Points to Possible Use of Medical Marijuana for Depression
RIA neuroscience study points to possible use of medical marijuana for depression
Seattle Gets its First Marijuana Vending Machine
Seattle gets its first Marijuana vending machine
Israeli medical marijuana creates buzz but no high— will it go global?
http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/middle_east/israeli-medical-marijuana-creates-buzz-but-no-high-will-it-goglobal/2015/01/31/558fe072-a19a-11e4-9f89-561284a573f8_story.html
Federal Capricornia MP Michelle Landry Backs Medicinal Cannabis Legislation
Capricornia MP Michelle Landry backs cannabis legalisation
Majority of Queenslanders Support Medical Marijuana, Vote Compass Finds
Majority of Queenslanders support medical marijuana, Vote Compass finds
Study Funds One in Six Chronic Pain Sufferers Use Medicinal Marijuana
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Study finds one in six chronic pain sufferers use medicinal cannabis
PhytoTech Targeting Medical Cannabis Delivery System
PhytoTech targeting medical cannabis delivery system
Medicinal Cannabis: Study Finds Australians Suffering Chronic Pain Get More Relief from
Cannabis than Conventional Medicines
Medicinal cannabis: study finds Australians suffering chronic pain get more relief from cannabis than conventional
medicines
Medical Marijuana is Coming to Illinois
Medical marijuana is coming to Illinois
ALCOHOL
Why Your Body Loves Time Off from Alcohol (Especially if You’re Female)
Why your body loves time off from alcohol (especially if you’re female)
WA Labor seeks ‘Common Sense Changes to State’s Liquor Act’
WA Labor seeks 'common sense' changes to state's Liquor Act
FBi Team Up With Alcohol Giant For New Live Space
FBi Team Up With Alcohol Giant For New Live Space
Time to Put the Brakes on Harmful Booze Consumption
Time to put the brakes on harmful booze consumption
Vintage Begins Search for Flavour in Low Alcohol Wine
Vintage begins search for flavour in low alcohol wine
VicHealth ‘No Excuse Needed’ Campaign Urges Moderation With Alcohol
VicHealth No Excuse Needed campaign urges moderation with alcohol
Alcohol Drinking Pattern Influences Risk of Cirrhosis
Alcohol drinking pattern influences risk of cirrhosis
Just-say-no Alcohol Stance ‘Missing Mark’
Just-say-no alcohol stance 'missing mark'
Alcohol Drinks Linked to Reduced Heart Failure Risk
Alcoholic drinks linked to reduced heart failure risk
Hangover-free Synthetic Alcohol is Now a Real Thing
Hangover-free synthetic alcohol is now a real thing
Alcohol Bans Have Brought ‘Real and Lasting Benefits’ to Towns
Alcohol bans have brought 'real and lasting benefits' to towns
Could Beer Help Fend off Alzheimers?
Could beer help fend off Alzheimers?
Halls Creek Alcohol Restrictions Have Cut Violence but Black Market Exists
Halls Creek alcohol restrictions have cut violence but black market exists
Alcohol Home Delivery Comes to Brisbane
Alcohol home delivery comes to Brisbane
Shortage of ‘Potentially Life-saving’ Drug Antabuse Leaves Alcoholics Vulnerable
Shortage of 'potentially life-saving' drug Antabuse leaves alcoholics vulnerable
More People in California are Getting Drunk for the First Time in College
More people are getting drunk for the very first time in college
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CANNABIS
Twitter Loves # Weed
Twitter loves #weed
Mapping Marijuana’s Genome Could Lead to Medical Discoveries
Mapping marijuana's genome could lead to medical discoveries
Moderate Lifetime Marijuana Smoking Associated with Airway Irritation But Not Lung Function
Moderate lifetime marijuana smoking associated with airway irritation but not lung function
No Hoax! 2015 Legal Marijuana Ban by Facebook, Social Media says New Report
No hoax! 2015 legal marijuana ban by Facebook, social media says new report
Cannabis ‘Will Never Be Prescribed’ says Professor David Penington
Cannabis 'will never be prescribed'
Colorado Bill Targets Fears That Food Stamp/Welfare Money is used for Marijuana
Colorado bill targets fears that food stamp money is used for marijuana
Seattle Gets its First Marijuana Vending Machine
Seattle gets its first Marijuana vending machine
To Legalise or not to Legalise? How Australians Feel About Marijuana
To legalise or not to legalise? How Australians feel about marijuana
Health Risks of Using Cannabis
Health risks of using cannabis
ABC Online, The Health Report: Health risks of using cannabis
The Health Report, Monday 2 February 2015 5:30PM, journalist Norman Swan
About 21% of Australians aged 20-29 are using cannabis. Studies have shown that regular cannabis use can be
detrimental to our health. Professor Jan Copeland, Director and Founder of the National Cannabis Prevention and
Information Centre at the University of New South Wales, has just co-authored a book on quitting cannabis.
To listen to the report go to:
http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/healthreport/health-risks-of-using-cannabis/6057934
Legal Marijuana is the Fastest Growing Industry in America, and It’s about to get Bigger
Legal marijuana is the fastest growing industry in America, and it’s about to get bigger
Online Cannabis Culture ‘A Concern’
Online cannabis culture 'a concern'
US Paediatricians Release a Statement Condemning Legalised Pot
US pediatricians release a statement condemning legalised pot
Marijuana’s Surprising Effects on Athletic Performance
Marijuana's surprising effects on athletic performance
The Legalization of Marijuana: A Good Example of Flexible Policymaking
The legalization of marijuana: a good example of flexible policymaking
DAVOS SOURCE: The US is Growing So Much Weed Now, They’re Burning Down Their Crops in
Mexico
DAVOS SOURCE: The US Is Growing So Much Weed Now, they’re burning down their crops in Mexico
Marijuana Use During Pregnancy
Marijuana use during pregnancy
Marijuana ‘Can be Helpful’ says New US Surgeon General
Marijuana 'can be helpful' says new U.S. Surgeon General
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STEROIDS
HEROIN
WHO backs naloxone to prevent opiate overdose deaths
Experts convened by the World Health Organization judged the risk-benefit profile to be strongly in favour of
naloxone distribution to prevent opiate overdose deaths, but also cautioned that this “does not address the
underlying causes of opioid overdose”.
Also see Effectiveness Bank hot topic on naloxone and the UK’s record in controlling drug-related deaths.
Study Findings Could Offer Roadmap for Preventing Deaths from Drug Overdoses
Study findings could offer roadmap for preventing deaths from drug overdoses
Age Concern in Largest Ever Study of Heroin User Deaths
Age concern in largest ever study of heroin user deaths
Heroin Addiction: The Causes and the Fallout
Heroin addiction: the causes and the fallout
More Americans Die from Drug Overdose than from Car Accidents: Heroin Use Increases for
Third Year
More Americans die from drug overdose than from car accidents: Heroin use increases for third year
HEPATITIS
Aboriginal Hepatitis C Rising, Prompting Calls for Improved Services
Aboriginal Hepatitis C rising, prompting calls for improved services
Massive Hepatitis B Impact on Liver Cancer
Massive Hepatitis B Impact on Liver Cancer
Gilead Boosts Hepatitis C Drug Discounts
Gilead boosts Hepatitis C drug discounts
Merck Says Hepatitis C drugs to Lose Breakthrough Status
Merck says hepatitis C drugs to lose breakthrough status
HIV/AIDS
HIV/Aids People Seek Presidential Assent to Equality Legislation
HIV/Aids people seek presidential assent to equality legislation
New Antibody-Based Treatment for HIV
New Antibody-Based Treatment For HIV
Researchers Gain New Insight On Immune Cells That Harbor Latent HIV Virus
Researchers gain new insight on immune cells that harbor latent HIV virus
Drug-resistant HIV Virus Can Speed Rapidly, Shows Study
Drug-resistant HIV viruses can spread rapidly, shows study
Study Reveals New Social Route of HIV Transmission
Study reveals new social route of HIV transmission
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HIV Rise Points to Safe Sex Decline in WA
HIV rise points to safe sex decline
HIV Science and Treatment Knowledge can End AIDS Epidemic in the US
HIV science and treatment knowledge can end AIDS epidemic in the US
Smartphone Can Test for HIV, Syphilis
Smartphone can test for HIV, syphilis
Dropping Oil Prices is Driving Up Risk of Contracting HIV or Getting Pregnant in Venezuela
Dropping Oil Prices Is Driving Up Risk Of Contracting HIV or getting pregnant in Venezuela
SMOKING
Tory MPs to Oppose Plain Packaging in UK
Tory MPs to oppose plain packaging in UK
Quit Smoking in Belfast and Get Paid is Having More Success
Quit smoking and get paid is having more success
NSW Cancer Council Calls for Ban on Cigarette Sales Near Schools
Cancer Council calls for ban on cigarette sales near schools
E-cigarette Reform Ignites Controversy with 242 Submissions and Accusations of Bias
E-cigarette reform ignites controversy with 242 submissions and accusations of bias
California Might ban the Use of E-cigarettes in Public Places
California might ban the use of e-cigarettes in public places
Study says Young Adults Think E-cigarettes are Safe and they are Very Wrong
Study says young adults think e-cigarettes are safe and they are very wrong
NSW Cancer Council Calls for Ban on Cigarette Sales Near Schools
Cancer Council calls for ban on cigarette sales near schools
Take Tobacco Out of Supermarkets and into R18 Premises, Eros Association Urges
Take tobacco out of supermarkets and into R18 premises, Eros Association urges
Are E-Cigarettes Dangerous? Cancer Risk Increased up to 15 Times that of Traditional Smokers
Study Suggests
E-Cigarettes Dangerous? Cancer Risk Increased Up To 15 times that of traditional smokers, study suggests
Minnesota Continues to make Progress in Reducing Tobacco Use
Minnesota continues to make progress in reducing tobacco use
E-cigarette Exposure Impairs Immune Responses in Mouse Model, New Research Finds
E-cigarette exposure impairs immune responses in mouse model, new research finds
Punjab Imposes Tobacco Ban around Educational & Religious Institutions
Punjab imposes tobacco ban around educational, religious institutions
CONFERENCES, FORUMS & MEETINGS
VAADA 2015 Conference General Information & Registration Details 19th & 20th February 2015
Jasper Hotel Elizabeth St Melbourne
This is the ‘key’ Victorian AOD treatment sector conference.
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Follow these links for more information:
Registration:
http://conference.vaada.org.au/registration/
The 2015 VAADA Conference: http://conference.vaada.org.au
The conference program:
http://conference.vaada.org.au/program/
Keynotes:
http://conference.vaada.org.au/keynotes/
Venue:
http://conference.vaada.org.au/venue/
Registration details are: http://conference.vaada.org.au/registration/
You will note our early bird rate up till 30th January on the registration page.
The conference Location is at the refurbished Jasper Hotel (489 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne).
Our principal Keynote is Mimi Silbert from Delancey Street San Francisco.
About Hotel Bookings …..Please Note:
The Venue will be the Jasper Hotel in Central Melbourne and that if you are looking at accommodation in the City of
Melbourne it will be essential to book accommodation early to avoid “Cricket World Cup” Bookings. .. As for
accommodation, they can offer a rate of $A155.00 per room, per night in their Deluxe Queen or Twin share (room
only). Please note this rate is available on the night of the 18th and 19th Feb 2015. Any stays on the night of the
20th will be best available rate due to the Cricket world cup. If you are booking a room at the Jasper location, please
mention it is for the VAADA conference and call hotel reservations on 1800 468 359. Please note the quoted rate is
valid until 30 days from the 18th February, any bookings received inside of this date will be quoted best available
rate.
For general conference inquiries please email: [email protected]
Executive Webinar: Financial Sustainability for the Charity Sector
Michael Walsh
Thursday, February 12th, 2pm (AESDT)
Time: 60 minutes Cost: Free
http://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/free-webinar-the-challenges-of-financial-sustainability-for-the-charity-sector-in-alow-interest-tickets-15000801802
Special Interest Network (SpIN) forum - Mental health and addiction: One approach to two
disorders
Special Interest Network (SpIN)
Invitation to GPs, practice nurses, pharmacists, mental health clinicians and AOD practitioners.
Presented by:
Dr Shalini Arunogiri, Addiction Psychiatrist, and Dr Matthew Frei, Addiction Medicine Specialist, Turning Point
Alcohol and Drug Centre, Eastern Health.
Learning outcomes:
 Understand the prevalence, risks and harms associated with comorbid mental health and substance use
disorders
 Gain an appreciation of the diagnostic and treatment challenges associated with comorbidity
 Be able to screen for substance use and mental health problems using common tools designed for primary
care settings
 Develop an understanding of how to adapt standard treatment approaches for comorbidity
Date: Thursday 5 March 2015 - Venue: Inner East Melbourne Medicare Local 6 Lakeside Drive, Burwood East
Parking available on site
Time: 7pm – 9pm Registration and light supper from 6:30pm
Registration: All registrations must be received by Friday 27 February 2015 (limited places).
Register online at www.iemml.org.au/events
Enquiries: Josie Terron - P: 8822 8444 or E: [email protected]
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Talking brain science and addiction treatment at the AACBT Vic branch by Nicole Lee
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Fitzroy Legal Service - Community Worker Forums
Community Worker
Forums 2014_15AA.pdf
Did you miss out on Consumer Participation Training in 2014 due to the reform activities? Or would you like
a one day enhanced refresher course that includes training on family participation? If so, please read on…
APSU in partnership with TaskForce Community Agency are providing this exciting opportunity for AOD Service
Providers to attend either the full two day course, or a one day refresher course in 2015.
Building on the success and positive feedback of the training in 2014, we have enhanced the training by including
resources and a training module specific to Family Participation, adding immense value to the current Consumer
Participation Toolkit.
We invite AOD Service Providers to express their interest by emailing your full details including, name, contact
number and geographic location to [email protected] Please indicate if you are expressing interest in the
one day refresher or the full two day course.
Lunch is provided and there is no cost for the training. Your interest will determine dates and venue.
For further information, please call Natalie Wloch, Peer Educator, on (03) 9573 1742.
TRAINING
Odyssey House - accredited Amphetamine-Type Stimulants (ATS) training
In response to the current growing use of ICE (methamphetamine) in the community, Odyssey House Victoria has
been funded by the Victorian Government to provide accredited Amphetamine-Type Stimulants (ATS) training.
Limited FREE positions are now available for the blended (face-to-face / online) version of this course.
FIRST IN WILL SECURE A PLACE
A nationally recognised Statement of Attainment - 22037VIC Course in Working with Clients with AmphetamineType Stimulants Issues - will be issued upon completion.
More Details:
http://victorianalcoholanddrugassociationinc.cmail2.com/t/ViewEmail/j/98345A0846F538FF/DA45D907490251F00F
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Accredited course in working with clients with amphetamine type stimulant issues for Aboriginal
Health/AOD workers
Odyssey House Victoria has been funded by the Victorian Government to provide accredited 10524NAT Course in
working with clients with amphetamine type stimulant issues training to Aboriginal Health/AOD sector.
More Information
http://victorianalcoholanddrugassociationinc.cmail1.com/t/ViewEmail/j/20F2A7F40A35141D/DA45D907490251F00F
8C96E86323F7F9
Victorian Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Screening & Assessment Service Providers Workshops February – June 2015
NO COST FOR TARGET GROUP
Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre has been contracted by the Department of Health to provide statewide
training for Intake and Assessment Service Providers.
About this workshop
This workshop aims to enhance the confidence and skills of clinicians in screening, assessment and outcome
monitoring for AOD clients.
It is understood that there will be varying levels of clinical experience in the use of the screening and assessment
tools and so a workshop format will provide opportunity for participants to engage in a process of learning from each
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other. The workshop will also look at Demand Modelling and how this fits in with the intake and assessment
process. The final component of the day will be dedicated to introducing the Screening and Assessment Community
of Practice.
The workshops will be held in each of the sixteen catchment areas allowing for opportunity to consider issues in a
local context.
More Information
http://victorianalcoholanddrugassociationinc.cmail2.com/t/ViewEmail/j/D71CE206DC1E5AD4/DA45D907490251F00
F8C96E86323F7F9
Caraniche is pleased to announce the release of our new Public Training Calendar for February to
June 2015.
Calendar One – Supervisors, Team Leaders and Managers. Each day costs $330.
Calendar Two - Front Line Workers and Clinicians. Each day costs $310. Please refer to individual calendar
topics for two-day prices.
All our trainings are held at our Head Office – Level 1/260 Hoddle St, Abbotsford. There is lift access, local parking
available and we are close to public transport (Victoria Park Station).
You can now register and securely pay online, or by completing a registration form (on the reverse of calendar).
To pay online - Click Here – to be taken to Training Calendar page
For more information go to our website: www.caraniche.com.au
If you have any questions please drop us a line at [email protected] or telephone 8417 0500 and ask
for Calendar Training enquiries.
SHARC training to develop or further enhance capacity for peer support.
Self Help Addiction Resource Centre (SHARC) are pleased to report on the resourcing of a project to assist the
AOD sector to develop their ability to provide peer support platforms.
The Department of Health have commissioned SHARC to work with lead agencies, to provide appropriate training
opportunities and resources for agency workers and peer facilitators to develop or further enhance their capacity for
peer support.
This Peer Support Capacity Building project is targeted at both service users and families with the intent of
extending support beyond the treatment setting and into the community where people live. We look forward
monitoring the ways in which this will be implemented and encourage your engagement in this important project.
For more information contact SHARC on 95731700 or go to website: www.sharc.org .au
Nexus Training Calendar 2015
To provide support to services and individuals across both sectors we are offering a six month, Cross-sector Dual
Diagnosis Training Calendar and a monthly ‘What makes a difference – Practice Wisdom in Dual Diagnosis’
program.
Access to and participation in these professional development sessions is FREE, with preference given to workers
in the catchments of Banyule, Yarra, Boroondara, Nillumbik & Darebin
NEXUS Training
calendar 2015.pdf
What Makes a
difference - Dual Diagnosis Practice Wisdom.pdf
Hepatitis C and B - update/education for health workers - FREE
Did you know……..
 The fastest rising cause of cancer death is from liver cancer, primarily caused by untreated chronic viral
hepatitis.
 Many clients with hepatitis C are now reaching the liver “danger zone”
 Understanding the need for long term management of hepatitis B and C is essential to reduce rapidly
increasing rates of cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma.
 Hepatitis B and C treatments are available, with a CURE for hepatitis C possible. New treatments are being
developed.
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The Victorian Viral Hepatitis Educator provides professional development relating to hepatitis B & hepatitis C to
health professionals across Victoria. Based at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne & funded by the Victorian Health
Department.
Evidence based, responsive & interactive to meet your needs
CONTACT: Gabrielle Bennett (RN, RM, Grad Dip CHN, Grad Dip Women’s Health, MPH), Victorian Viral Hepatitis
Educator, St Vincent’s Hospital. Ph: 03 9288 3586. Email: [email protected]
Victorian Viral
Hepatitis Educator introduction 2015.pdf
Do you need more confidence and skills when supervising staff? Professional Supervision –
Wednesday 25 March 2015
Whether you already have experience with supervision or are newer to it, you will gain essential information, with
opportunities to develop and enhance your ability to provide quality supervision.
The workshop covers:
 Professional Supervision - What is it and why do it?
 Alfred Kadushin’s model explained - Administration, Education and Support.
 Clarifying the focus of each of these aspects and how to put them into practice.
 Six essential supervisory skills – when and how to use them.
 Preparing yourself and the person you are supervising – what to take into account to get the best from
supervision.
 Establishing a supervision agreement – key elements to cover and agree.
 Giving feedback constructively.
 Supervision case-studies – analysis and problem solving.
 Video demonstration and discussion of an administrative performance issues.
 Video demonstration and discussion of a support/reflective practice supervision session.
 ‘Maps’ and sample templates to guide support supervision sessions.
Format.
During the session we combine theory with discussion, video demonstration and opportunities for practice.
Cost: $275.00 (Includes GST).
Lunches, morning & afternoon teas, and manual included
Your facilitator:
Lee Nabben holds a Bachelor of Sciences (Social Work), Grad Dip Movement & Dance, Dip Facilitatory
Management, Dip Front Line Management and Cert IV Workplace Training & Assessment and has has been a
sessional lecturer at Victoria University in the Masters of Aged Care Management
Further information: http://www.teamtraining.com.au
Enrolment form- http://www.teamtraining.com.au/enrolment
OR call Lee Nabben on 0425 62 60 44 OR [email protected]
Southern Dual Diagnosis Training Opportunities
Introduction to Pharmacotherapy
Presented by our Addiction Medicine Consultant (Dr Lynn Hawken) and discusses the latest evidence around
pharmacotherapy interventions. At the end of the training there will be an opportunity for case discussions and
questions.
When: Thursday 26 Feb Venue: Kingston Centre, 400 Warrigal Road, Cheltenham Time: 9:15am-12:30
Cost: No cost to employees of publicly funded mental health, alcohol and other drug services & mental health
community support service staff in the Southern region
Introduction to Psychopharmacology
Presented by our Addiction Psychiatrist Consultant (Dr Zarrar Chowdary) and provides a brief introduction to
psycho-pharmacology and the opportunity for questions at the end of the session.
When: Thursday 26th Feb Venue: Kingston Centre, 400 Warrigal Road, Cheltenham Time: 1-4pm
Cost: No cost to employees of publicly funded mental health, alcohol and other drug services & mental health
community support service staff in the Southern region
Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid provides a range of strategies to assist participants to better manage individuals who may
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be developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. Most health professionals can obtain
Continuing Professional Development points when they have completed the
course.
Dates: 24 & 25 March Venue: Kingston Centre, 400 Warrigal Road, Cheltenham Time: 9:15-4:30pm Cost: $75 per
person.
Southern Youth Dual Diagnosis Adult Network Meeting
When: 2th Wednesday of every month (next meeting 11th February) - Where: Southern Mental Health Clinic,
352 South Road Hampton East - Time: 2-3pm
Southern Dual Diagnosis Adult Network Meeting
When: 4th Wednesday of every month (next meeting 25th February) - Where: Southern Mental Health Clinic,
352 South Road Hampton East - Time: 9:30 – 11:00am
To register your interest in any of the above activities please email [email protected] or if you have any
questions please call us on T: 9556 5255.
LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH, REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS
ETC
Opiate substitute prescribing saved lives in Sweden
Sweden’s restrictions on opiate substitute prescribing such as methadone maintenance have meant that country
has been able provide solid evidence for extending the treatment. This study concluded that in Sweden just such an
extension was associated with and may have led to decreases in opiate-related deaths and illness. Click on Title
Also see Norwegian study.
Official US review assesses evidence for ‘recovery coaches’
A review commissioned by the US government to establish the evidence for former problem substance users acting
as peer supporters and ‘recovery coaches’ found little solid research, but some encouragement for services
considering this widely recommended route to improving recovery outcomes. Click on Title
Health Survey Supports Delivery of a Community Standard of Care
http://community.nicic.gov/blogs/national_jail_exchange/archive/2015/01/21/rx-for-better-inmate-health-care-jailinmate-health-survey-supports-delivery-of-a-community-standard-of-care.aspx
Flipside Latest Edition Available
The latest Flipside issue is now available at sharc.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Flipside-38-Ice.pdf
This issue is about crystal meth.
Report on Government Services: health chapter released
Volume B: Health
For further information on this year’s edition, please visit the report page:
http://www.pc.gov.au/research/recurring/report-on-government-services
Poslink: The newsletter of Living positive Victoria
This edition of Poslink is entitled HIV and Ageing: Let’s grow old together and an online eversion can be found here
“The hepatitis B story”: An educational resource is now available in print and in video
The hepatitis B story was originally designed for health workers to use in discussion with people who have limited
health literacy. These resources are all available on St Vincent’s Hospital website
 Video clips are available in 5 languages: Vietnamese, Karen, Cantonese, Mandarin and English Two print
resources are available:
 An 18 page A4 book for health professionals to support discussion in clinic setting; and an
 A5 version for patients to take home.
ACSO Strategic Plan 2015-2020
We are excited to share with you our strategic plan for the next five years. Every element of our strategy focuses
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our efforts and energies on living our vision and mission. ACSO Strategic Plan 2015-2020
.
DrugInfo Alert Centre Latest
Below is one of the latest reports & articles that have been added to the Australian Drug Foundation Library since
their last DrugInfo Alert. You can sign up to join the library at http://www.druginfo.adf.org.au/what-we-do/librarymembership or over the phone: 1300 85 85 84.
SUPERVISED INJECTING FACILITIES
INFORMATION FOR YOUR CLIENTS
VAC AOD SERVICES are now accepting referrals for TRANSFORMED.
Expressions of interest are now open for a support group for trans and gender diverse people who would like to
better manage mental health, relationship stress and drug and alcohol use. Partners are also welcome.
Transformed is a FREE four week support group for trans and gender diverse people and is scheduled to start on
Wednesday April 15th and runs weekly from 6pm – 8pm.
We often ask our clients
Is anxiety impacting their sleep?
Is transitioning putting pressure on their relationship?
What does self-care mean to them?
Is their drug and alcohol use dragging them under?
If your client is trans or gender diverse and wants support, then maybe the Transformed group is for them? The
program is supported by qualified alcohol and other drug counselors, community health workers and will feature a
range of guest speakers and activities.
VAC are currently taking expression of interest, so call now on 03 9865 6700 to book your spot or email
[email protected]
For more information visit: http://www.vac.org.au/AODServices
Kildonan Youth Mentoring Program
Youth Mentee
Referral Form.doc
Brochure YP.pdf
OTHER INFORMATION FOR YOU & YOUR CLIENTS
Young Adult Migrant Education Course (YAMEC) –
A long established and highly successful program at NMIT/Melbourne Polytechnic.
Ready for Work.pdf
Caring Mum’s Program in Yarra
Volunteers needed to support Caring Mum’s program in Yarra The City of Yarra’s Family, Youth & Children’s
Annual Grants stream funded a new initiative in Yarra. Caring Mums is running a volunteer drive to get their
program up and running in Yarra. Caring Mums is an in-home emotional support program and will be available to
pregnant and new mothers in the City of Yarra in 2015. They are seeking women who have experienced
motherhood themselves and who are able to commit to 2-4 hours on a weekly basis. Details of this program and the
volunteer information session are attached. If you know someone who will be interested in being part of this
innovative program, there is a training course for volunteers from Friday 27 Feb, 10am - 2pm and will run for 5
consecutive Fridays.
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Please find the invitation to the Yarra Communities that Care Launch below
YCTC_launch_invite_fl
yer_ 2015.pdf
JOB VACANCIES
Cohealth Various Closing dates
Prevention Manager Inner North & North
Full Time, Fixed Term
Closes 6 February 2015 at 10pm
AOD Nurse Practitioner
Part-full Time (neg.), Ongoing
Closes 11 February 2015 at 10pm
Medical Practice Manager
Full time, Ongoing
Closes 13 February 2015 at 10pm
Manager Client Services (Medical & Allied)
Full Time, Ongoing
Closes 6 February 2015 at 10pm
Manager Client Services (Oral & Allied)
Full Time, Ongoing
Closes 6 February 2015 at 10pm
HARP Care Facilitator
PT-FT negotiable, Fixed Term
Closes 15 February 2015 at 10pm
More Information - www.cohealthcareers.org.au
HRV Hepatitis C Health Promotion Officer – Closes 16th February
Employer Harm Reduction Victoria
Work Type/s: Contract, 0.8 EFT
Classifications: Health Promotion, Peer Education, Alcohol & Other Drugs Sector
Sector/s: Not For Profit (NFP), AOD, Community
Location: North Melbourne
Applications Close: COB Monday Feb 16 2015
Reports to: Executive Officer
Duration: 12 month contract. Extension of contract will be contingent on funding.
Salary: As per SCHADS award, in line with experience and education.
More Information
http://victorianalcoholanddrugassociationinc.cmail2.com/t/ViewEmail/j/091713C4303C889F/DA45D907490251F00F
8C96E86323F7F9
AOD Care Co-Ordinator IECHS – Closes 11th February 4.00pm
The AOD Care Co-Ordinator role is primarily clinic-based, but may include some outreach components (for
example, attending care team meetings with a client or facilitating groups off-site). A component of the role will also
be dedicated to conducting comprehensive AOD assessments/intake, managing referrals to the service and
assisting in service development. Excellent communication and risk assessment and management skills are crucial
in this role.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please visit the IECHS website for the position description: www.iechs.com.au
For further information or enquiries, please contact Tamsin on 03 9810 3078 or [email protected]
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CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 4PM FEBRUARY 11th - INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD ON FEBRUARY
th
12th and 13
More Information
http://victorianalcoholanddrugassociationinc.cmail1.com/t/ViewEmail/j/C283A1CF42084404/DA45D907490251F00F
8C96E86323F7F9
EACH Alcohol and Drug Positions
The SURE Consortium which compromises of EACH (Lead Agency), Anglicare and YSAS, have been successful in
tendering for the coordination and delivery of a broad range of community based Alcohol and Drug treatment
services in the following catchments: Inner East Melbourne, Eastern Melbourne and South East Melbourne.
EACH is currently seeking experienced AOD professionals for the following positions:
 Alcohol and Drug Counsellors - Inner East Melbourne (Boxhill) and Outer East Melbourne (Ringwood)
 Non Residential Withdrawal Nurses - Inner East (Boxhill) and Outer East Melbourne (Ringwood)
The SURE team will provide an accessible, quality, therapeutic alcohol & other drug service to the target group.
Applicants must address the Key Selection Criteria and have a current police check to be considered for the role.
For specific information about the role, please contact Anne Maree Rogers, Manager AOD services EACH (03)
9871 1800
For a full position description and/or to apply on line please visit our Careers Centre at:
each.recruitmenthub.com.au
VAADA Jobs Board
“Job seekers” who wish to search for vacancies according to their own criteria can do so by visiting
http://vaada.bigredsky.com/ .
ProBono Jobs for the Not For Profit Sector
http://www.probonoaustralia.com.au/jobs
McArthur Community Job Seeker
http://www.jobseeker.org.au/job/22409-locum-social-workers-and-casemanagers?utm_source=Infocast&utm_campaign=e78b51c2fbInfocast_ED21_2014.9.4&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_5c9798fcd8-e78b51c2fb-45781357
Community Service Appointments
https://www.csappointments.com.au/search/search.php?page=1&pagelimit=5&orderby=date&keyword=&location=0
&region%5B%5D=0&category%5B%5D=0&salarytype=&salaryfrom=0&salaryfrom_h=0&salaryto=100000&salaryto
_h=100000&time=7
Of Substance Jobs Board
GRANTS
The Commonwealth Bank Staff Community Fund Community Grants program supports community
organisations to run, manage, conduct or implement programs that support children and youth up to the age of 21
years old in Australia. Eligible groups must have recognised Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status.
Applications open 2 February 2015 and close 27 February 2015.
For more information or to register for alerts see their website here: https://www.commbank.com.au/about-us/whowe-are/in-the-community/community-grants.html
Multicultural Festivals and Events Grants
Round One 2015-16 - Now Open!
Applications for Multicultural Festivals and Events Round One 2015-16 are now open, and will close Thursday 26
February 2015 for events held between 1 July 2015 to 31 December 2015.
For application information and eligibility see the VMC website:
http://www.multicultural.vic.gov.au/grants/apply-for-a-grant
The James N Kirby Foundation supports organisations that provide innovative solutions and opportunities to
those in the community who need it most. The supports organisations and programs whose work benefits education
and technology; the environment; health, social welfare and the arts.
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Groups need to have DGR Status to be eligible.
Applications close 28 February 2015.
For more information visit: http://www.kirbyfoundation.com.au/
The Inner North Community Foundation has announced they will be running their matched crowdfunding
incentive supported by StartSomeGood again this year. Applications will close at the end of June and details will be
available on their website soon: http://innernorthfoundation.org.au/content/apply-funding
OTHER INFORMATION
Youth Projects – Foot Patrol
Youth Projects - Foot
Patrol.pdf
Inspirational Women of Yarra Awards 2015
Yarra City Council is calling for nominations for the 2015 Inspirational Women of Yarra Award. Now in its second
year, the award celebrates the unique and valued roles of women in our community.
If you know a woman, or group of women, who you think should be recognised, please nominate them by
completing the nomination form at the Inspirational Women of Yarra Award webpage.
Nominations are due by 5pm on Friday 20 February.
The Award is open to women or groups of women who live, work or study in the City of Yarra, and who have made
significant contributions to the community through paid or unpaid work, or as a volunteer.
For more information about the Award or the International Women’s Day Celebration on 4th March, please visit the
website: http://www.yarracity.vic.gov.au/your-council/inspirational-women-of-yarra-award/
The Mercy Campaign is a movement in support of Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran, two young
Australian men facing the death penalty in Indonesia. They have admitted trying to traffic drugs to
Australia.
They have exhausted their appeals. All that can save them is clemency from Indonesia’s President, Joko Widodo.
We are proud to declare, with the support of Andrew, Myuran and their families, that these two young men have
transformed their lives and helped others in the prison to do the same.
So far, more than 70,000 people have joined the Mercy Campaign community by petitioning for clemency at
mercycampaign.org. I am writing in order to ask you for your organisation’s help, starting with four simple steps:
Like the Mercy Campaign on Facebook and follow us on Twitter, and ask your supporters to do the same
Display the attached mercycampaign.org logo on your website, intranet and on social media with a link to
mercycampaign.org
Promote the Music for Mercy event - a concert organised to raise awareness and support for Andrew and Myuran.
To explore more ways to join the Mercy Campaign community and for any support with Mercy Campaign materials
please contact us at [email protected].
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