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.
Dates and locations
- 30 June - 3 July 2025 - Parramatta
Eligibility
This training is fully funded by NSW Health for the alcohol and other drugs workforce in NSW and include people working in non-government services, NSW Health and Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations. There may be some availability for people working in related sectors.
Application process
Expressions of interest for this training are now open.
Training provider
Matilda Centre, University of Sydney
Delivery method
Face to face. Delivered over 3.5 days.
Information
For further information please email MOH-AODSafetyQualityFeedback@health.nsw.gov.au
