Joint Australasian HIV&AIDS + Sexual Health Conferences

In by Jodie McHarry

The Joint Conference 2022 committee is pleased to announce that this year’s conference will be held as a face-to-face event at the Sunshine Coast Convention Centre, QLD HIV&AIDS Conference: Monday 29 August to Wednesday 31 August Sexual Health Conference: Tuesday 30 August to Thursday 1 September For 30 years the Joint Australasian HIV&AIDS …

Walking Together, Learning Together: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Competency for Health Professionals

In by Jodie McHarry

Learning Outcomes Discuss and respond to Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander history, with reference to culture, local history and socioeconomic factors that impact health outcomes. Describe and define the terms ‘cultural awareness’, ‘cultural competency’ and ‘cultural safety’ and identify key differences. Identify barriers and enablers to Aboriginal and Torres Strait …

LivingWorks safeYARN: Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training

In by Jodie McHarry

Do you want to learn how to keep mob in community safe from suicide? LivingWorks safeYARN program is a half day training that aims to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforces, communities and people who work within their communities to recognise Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people who are …

Addressing AOD Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Workers’ needs – Results from a national survey: Implications and next steps

In by Jodie McHarry

The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet’s Alcohol and Other Drugs Knowledge Centre, in partnership with the National Centre for Education and Training on Addiction (NCETA), invite you to attend a free webinar on Wednesday 16 March 2022 9am – 10am (WST) where key findings from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander alcohol and other drugs (AOD) workers …

Alcohol and the social determinants of health: an equity lens on interventions [webinar]

In by Jodie McHarry

The Alcohol and Other Drugs Knowledge Centre has released the recording of our recent webinar titled: Alcohol and the social determinants of health: an equity lens on interventions presented by Dr. Jane Fischer from the National Centre for Education and Training on Addiction (NCETA), located at Flinders University in South Australia (SA). …

Having a Yarn – Final Footprints: My Culture, My Kinship, My Country

In by Jodie McHarry

Live Webcast – Having a Yarn – Final Footprints: My Culture, My Kinship, My Country Thursday, 8 July 2021, 12 noon AEST Warning: Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples should be aware that this event may contain the (images/voices/names) of people who have passed away. The session will include discussion on …

Deadly Sex Congress 2021

In by Jodie McHarry

Deadly Sex is organised by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander sexual health workers for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers through an Organising Committee Structure. Topics in 2021 will include updates on current and emerging issues in blood-borne viruses and STIs with a focus on hep C, HIV and syphilis, harm reduction, contact tracing, …

Stronger Smarter Yarns for life

In by Jodie McHarry

Suicide Prevention Education and Training Understand how you can help in early suicide prevention with the free Stronger Smarter Years for life training program. This training program is open to both community pharmacy staff and members of the public. The integrated training sessions aim to promote community connections and social …

Stronger Smarter Yarns for life

In by Jodie McHarry

Suicide Prevention Education and Training Understand how you can help in early suicide prevention with the free Stronger Smarter Years for life training program. This training program is open to both community pharmacy staff and members of the public. The integrated training sessions aim to promote community connections and social …

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Service Provider DirectoryPHN-funded mental health, alcohol and other drug providers For further information about the stepped care model and program streams, please refer here. Referral forms for stepped care services are available on our website here. Please be advised that unless stated otherwise, all referrals are to be sent to …

COVID vaccine Q&A for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

In by Jodie McHarry

Health Consumers Qld is hosting a panel of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health leaders to answer questions from the community. About this Event Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health consumers from across Queensland are invited to attend another Q&A session on COVID-19 vaccinations. Health Consumers Queensland is hosting a …

Alcohol and the social determinants of health: an equity lens on interventions [webinar]

In by Jodie McHarry

The Alcohol and Other Drugs Knowledge Centre has released the recording of our recent webinar titled: Alcohol and the social determinants of health: an equity lens on interventions presented by Dr. Jane Fischer from the National Centre for Education and Training on Addiction (NCETA), located at Flinders University in South Australia (SA). …

Culturally Secure AOD Practice – Featuring IRIS – Part 4

In by Jodie McHarry

This is one of four sessions which will focus on a different element of the full day Culturally Secure Practice in AOD workshop. This Virtual Classroom focuses on the IRIS & to provide knowledge and skills in the use of the IRIS screening and brief intervention tool. It covers: Overview of …

Culturally Secure AOD Practice – Featuring IRIS – Part 3

In by Jodie McHarry

This is one of four sessions which will focus on a different element of the full day Culturally Secure Practice in AOD workshop. This Virtual Classroom focuses on cultural safety for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and workers & covers: Definition & principles Frameworks/continuum Empowerment: using a strengths-based approach Understanding & …

Culturally Secure AOD Practice – Featuring IRIS – Part 2

In by Jodie McHarry

This is one of four sessions which will focus on a different element of the full day Culturally Secure Practice in AOD workshop. This Virtual Classroom focuses on evidence-based practice and cultural responsiveness in AOD and will include: Culturally secure frameworks Models of care Approaches Entry, screening, assessment and service matching Treatment …