Working with traumatised clients in AOD services: How does this affect you?
Over recent years there has been growing recognition of the high frequency of trauma exposure and post traumatic stress disorder among clients of alcohol and other drug (AOD) services. Less is known however, about how this impacts those who work with these clients. The National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC), in collaboration with the [...]
NSW Senior Nurses Drug and Alcohol Meeting
For those in NSW wanting to attend this meeting in August, click here for all the details, including the registration form.
2009/2010 Matua Raki (National Addiction Workforce Development Centre) Project
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
Guidelines on the management of co-occurring alcohol and other drug and mental health conditions in alcohol and other drug treatment settings
It is with great pleasure that the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre would like to announce the release of a new resource for those working in the alcohol and other drugs (AOD) field: “Guidelines on the management of co-occurring alcohol and other drug and mental health conditions in alcohol and other drug treatment settings.” [...]
New Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder resources
The Telethon Institute for Child Health Research has released some FASD resources for health professionals: 1. Resource Booklet for Health Professionals (PDF) 2. Fact Sheet for Health Professionals (PDF) 3. Wallet card for women (PDF)
National Cannabis Prevention and Information Centre
For those unaware of NCPIC, it may be worth checking out their website or reading their latest information update, which is released monthly.
Does nursing have a future? Q & A Forum
The College of Nursing, 14 Railway Parade, Burwood NSW 2134 Thursday 30 July 2009, Registration from 5.30pm, Presentations 6.00pm–8.00pm The College of Nursing vision statement is widely recognised as ‘Creating Nursing’s Future’. However, within the current climate of an increase in generic (and perhaps less qualified) health workers, conflict around broader or expanded roles for [...]
Casual Opportunities for Tutors / Markers
Expressions of interest are invited from Registered Nurses who are interested in opportunities to support the work of the The College of Nursing with casual tutoring and/or marking across all nursing specialty areas in both the graduate certificate programs and for stand alone Distance Education subjects. To support the nurses doing subjects by distance education, [...]
College of Nursing: Graduate Certificate in Clinical Management
“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 [...]
Motivational Interviewing Workshops
Motivational Interviewing with Groups with Dr Chris Wagner This comprehensive two-day interactive workshop will provide an overview of using Motivational Interviewing (MI) in a group counselling format. We will explore various issues and strategies related to adapting MI to groups, including design and implementation issues as well as tips for group leadership. We will the [...]