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Professional Development - Information for workers

Keeping up-to-date with the latest research and opinions in the alcohol and other drugs field can sometimes be a challenge for busy workers.

To help you find exactly what you’re looking for, we have collected a range of ideas for training, education and networking.

Browse this section to find information about courses and training organisations, professional journals and newsletters, e-lists, seminars and other relevant events.

 

Resources for workers

  • DrugInfo distributes free resources, such as pamphlets, suitable for health professionals.
  • A range of resources, including DVDs, manuals and books (like the one shown below), manuals and DVDs, are available from the Australian Drug Foundation Shop.

 

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This guide spells out how to use motivational interviewing (MI) to have productive conversations about behaviour change with adolescents and young adults in any clinical context. Filled with examples, sample dialogues, and "dos and don'ts," the book shows how conducting MI can help practitioners quickly build rapport with young patients, enhance their motivation to make healthy changes, and overcome self doubt.

Experts on specific adolescent problems describe MI applications in such key areas as substance abuse, smoking, sexual risk taking, eating disorders, obesity, chronic illness management, and externalising and internalising behaviour problems.

Visit the Australian Drug Foundation Shop for more resources like this one.

Events calendar

Check the events calendar to find professional development opportunities for the alcohol and other drug sector.

DrugInfo seminars

DrugInfo regularly runs free seminars for people working in the alcohol and other drug, and related sectors. They are a great opportunity for networking with other people working in your area of interest.

Training for the alcohol and other drug (AOD) sector

Find out what training is available for workers new to the AOD field, and how you can access professonal development to keep your knowledge up-to-date.
 
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