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Abstract deadline looms for DANA Conference
March 2, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Abstract deadline extended to Friday 19 March – Only 16 days to go! Are you passionate about an issue related to the drug and alcohol industry and want to share this with others in the field? Why not present your topic at the Drug and Alcohol Nurses of Australasia 2010 Conference and Workshops? The conference Abstract Review Committee is currently calling for abstracts from those interested in presenting at the event. As a guide, the committee is seeking presentations that address the conference theme “Drugs and Alcohol: Every nurse’s business”, however potential presenters... [Read the full story]
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2009/2010 Matua Raki (National Addiction Workforce Development Centre) Project
January 23, 2010 · Leave a Comment
The below link is to a a paper providing the background and context for the 2009/2010 Matua Raki (National Addiction Workforce Development Centre) Project on developing nursing standards and Competencies, including advanced specialist competencies, for alcohol and other drug (AOD) nursing; in Aotearoa New Zealand. http://www.matuaraki.org.nz/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=29&Itemid=56 Read More →
Education
College of Nursing: Graduate Certificate in Clinical Management
February 16, 2009 · Leave a Comment
“Are you looking to further your management and leadership skills and knowledge? The College of Nursing is offering a Graduate Certificate in Clinical Management Course fees: $4,500 for students living in Australia Course dates: 20 July 2008 – 9 July 2009 The course consists of four subjects studied over twelve months by distance education, participation in on-line activities, support from your tutor and the option to attend some on-campus workshops. The four subjects to be completed are: Introductory health care management Financial management Human resource management ... [Read the full story]
Jobs
Rural Case Manager
July 20, 2009 · Leave a Comment
The Victorian Nurses Health Program is an independent support service for nurses, midwives and students of nursing experiencing health issues related to substance use or mental health concerns. The VNHP is seeking a Registered Nurse Division 1, 2 or 3 to provide case management for program participants in rural and regional Victoria. The ideal candidate for this new initiative will have a high level of professionalism, discretion and considerable experience in case management and group facilitation within the drug and alcohol field, together with experience in mental health triage and referral. The... [Read the full story]
Conferences
DANA Conference 2010
January 14, 2010 · Leave a Comment
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ATOD in the media
52% of Australians support an additional levy on alcohol
March 31, 2008 · Leave a Comment
“Of Substance Magazine – Media Release 52% of Australians support an additional levy on alcohol. National alcohol survey backs major changes to drinking laws Of Substance, (www.ofsubstance.org.au) Australia’s leading magazine on alcohol, tobacco and drug issues, has today released findings from its comprehensive survey into Australian attitudes towards alcohol. The survey revealed widespread concern about the effects of alcohol, specifically binge drinking, but also about the impact alcohol was now having on young people and communities. Respondents expressed significant levels... [Read the full story]
Abstract deadline looms for DANA Conference
Abstract deadline extended to Friday 19 March – Only 16 days to go! Are you passionate about an issue related to the drug and alcohol industry and want to share this with others in the field? Why not present your topic at the Drug and Alcohol Nurses of Australasia 2010 Conference and Workshops? The conference...
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DANA Conference 2010
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[Continue reading: DANA Conference 2010]Symposium in South Australia
There is a forthcoming three quarter day symposium in South Australia on December 2nd 2009. It is tentatively a combined Drug and Alcohol Services of South Australia, DANA, APSAD symposium and it is being supported by Reckitts Benckiser. APSAD’s Adrian Dunlop will be flying in as the keynote to talk about novel approaches...
[Continue reading: Symposium in South Australia]DANA Conference 2009 Wrap-Up
A good time was had by all at the DANA 2009 Conference A record number of 216 attendees gathered on the Gold Coast last month to attend the Drug and Alcohol Nurses (DANA) 2009 Conference, which was once again deemed a success by delegates, sponsors and industry representatives. Attendees at the three day event were...
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2009/2010 Matua Raki (National Addiction Workforce Development Centre) Project
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