NSW Health has partnered with the University of Sydney, Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use to deliver a series of comprehensive skills-based training workshops designed to build knowledge, confidence and skills in responding effectively to people with co-occurring mental health conditions in alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment settings.
This training will cover a range of co-occurring mental health conditions, screening, assessment, motivational enhancement, cognitive and behavioural approaches. This skills based course will be held over three and a half days.
This training program was developed to align the Australian Guidelines on managing co-occurring alcohol and other drug and mental health conditions in alcohol and other drug treatment settings.
Eligibility
This training is fully funded and available to all professionals supporting people using alcohol and other drugs in:
- NSW Government
- NGO services operating in NSW
- Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services operating in NSW.
Application process
EOIs have now closed. Please check back for future opportunities.
Training provider
Matilda Centre, University of Sydney
Delivery method
Face to face.
Information
For further information please email MOH-AODSafetyQualityFeedback@health.nsw.gov.au