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This presentation provides a brief overview of what trauma is, paying particular attention to complex trauma, and the relationships between trauma and addiction whilst also addressing the social complexity clients may experience. We will present practical ideas and tools on how to work effectively with people presenting with trauma related symptoms and explore some of the challenges this may present.
Connect & Learn is a series of case-based webinars funded by the Department of Health, designed to support AOD clinicians throughout regional and metropolitan Victoria. Webinars are presented by experienced clinicians currently working in the AOD sector and facilitated by Turning Point.
Recording available to view on the Turning Point Website
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Previous webinars are on demand at the Turning Point website: https://www.turningpoint.org.au/education/webinars
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THURSDAY 2 MAY HIGHLY SUBSIDISED GROUP VISIT TO PENINSULA HOT SPRINGS
Check In and Departure: 9.15 am Dan Murphy Car Park, 823 Dandenong Road, Malvern East (diagonally opposite Monash Caulfield, allow 15 minutes to walk from Caulfield Station)
The bus will leave on time and cannot wait for latecomers. Bookings are essential as places are limited and must be booked by noon Monday 22 April.
We are obliged to pay a week ahead and therefore must have bookings in time.
Donation: Pensioners $18 Non-pensioners $36
The donation includes bus, entry and final drink. It does not include food/lunch, towels and robes. You are strongly advised to bring your own lunch, towels and a towelling style robe in a bag to carry with you throughout the day.
To book
ELWOOD BEACH WALK ‘N CHAT ON THE FIRST AND THIRD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH
Bookings by phone / text to the numbers shown are essential – times and starting points may vary. Family members, including canines are very welcome. Walkers generally meet at 1pm, with non-walkers joining us at 2.15pm for a drink provided by ISFAF.
Please book on the day prior to walk or by 10am on the day of the walk, phone Alexis 0423 939 949. Meeting place will be advised when you book.
2024 Tuesday Walk ‘n Chat dates to diarise: May 7 and 21, June 4 and 18, July 2 and 16.
TUESDAY 14 MAY MONTHLY MEETING (7pm for 7.30pm
GUEST SPEAKER Taff Ruvaro, Co-ordinator, Bicultural Worker Research Project, AMAH/ Star Health
TOPIC The Bicultural Project, Star Health
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GUEST SPEAKER Professor Lisa Brophy, Professor and Discipline Lead, Social Work & Social Policy, Department of Community & Clinical Health School of Allied Health, Human Services & Sport, Latrobe University
TOPIC A Psycho-social perspective regarding supporting people experiencing serious mental illness
Professor Brophy’s research ranges widely across mental health, including using highly participatory methods to evaluate interventions and models of care in areas including loneliness, recovery, social inclusion, residential services, human rights and smoking cessation. Her work is contributing to making a difference for people experiencing mental illness and psychosocial disability.
SATURDAY 1 JUNE ART GALLERY TOUR AND LUNCH IN GEELONG
Travel to Geelong – Group to meet at Southern Cross Station – approximately 9am, details tba (or drive yourself)
11am Tour of Special Exhibition: Cutting Through Time—Cressida Campbell, Margaret Preston, and the Japanese Print
Lunch ‘Northern Italian Cuisine in the Heart of Geelong’ Caruggi, a short walk from the gallery
Enjoy a ramble around Geelong or revisit the gallery to view their permanent collection, or other special exhibits, including
SUNDAY 30 JUNE CHRISTMAS IN JUNE LUNCH AT BRIGHTON BAY HOTEL – details tba
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Find out about new events, updates or changes to the events program on the
Events & Workshops page of our website
https://www.alfredhealthcarers.org.au/our-events-workshops
If you have any further questions call us on 03 9076 6644
ISFAF MONTHLY MEETING 7pm for 7.30pm TUESDAY 9 APRIL 2024
GUEST SPEAKER: TING TING HUI, Graduate Clinical Nurse Educator, AMAH
TOPIC: RESEARCH TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF YOUNG PEOPLE WITH EARLY PSYCHOSIS
The research study focuses on developing a co-designed lifestyle intervention aimed at improving the physical health of young people with early psychosis. The research team is currently seeking participation from carers or parents whose loved one is a current or past client of the Youth Early Psychosis Program at Headspace. The aim is to explore their views on the physical health and wellbeing of young people with early psychosis and what can be done to improve their physical health.
GUEST SPEAKER: VIANDRO BORJA, Lead Pharmacist, AMAH
TOPIC: PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATIONS
Viandro is a Teaching Associate at Monash University’s Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences; Chair, SHPA Mental Health Leadership Committee. As well as his lead role in mental health pharmaceuticals at AMAH, he has been heavily involved in the roll out and implementation of the Take Home Naloxone Program across Alfred Health. His knowledge of medications is inexhaustible. Bring your questions and notepads and fasten your seat belts for a very worthwhile evening.
VENUE: AMAH Level 4, 549 St Kilda Road, Melbourne
Lots of free parking in the centre lanes of St Kilda Road and Mowbray Street, with many trams stopping at the door.
If you are having trouble with transport, seek further information or just need a chat, about ISFAF and/or issues faced by carers please phone Judi on 0425 723 746 or Eleni on 0412 018 722. Please come early to chat and to enjoy delicious snacks which will be available from 7.10pm. For security, we are required to pay a concierge at the door of the building. Latecomers may not be able to enter.
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We’re bringing it back by popular demand!The course Making Sense of Senses will bring people together to explore the relationship between our senses and mental health. We will explore how sensory modulation and your environment, and each of the 8 senses can impact your mood and wellbeing. Several practical activities will be used to learn about how these feelings differ from person to person. This course might change the way you see yourself and others! |
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Is there a RIGHT way to think about mental health?In this course, we take a step back to look at the big picture – what is mental health and what are the ways we can think about it? We’ll dive into language – its importance, impact and how it shapes people’s views around mental health. We’re going to explore different lived and professional perspectives to think about what challenges and shapes our own ideas on mental health. We’re also going to look at how mental health has changed over time and even think about what it might look like in the future. |
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When: 10:00am – 11:00am Thursday 28 MarchWhere: On Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81786405423Meeting ID: 817 8640 5423
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View our Mingle 2024 series
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