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The ‘Consortium Connect’ event brought together key leaders from research, policy, and practice to advance mental health reform in Victoria. This included the Collaborative Centre’s Adult and Older Adult Best Practice Consortium Partners, led by The University of Melbourne and Royal Melbourne Hospital, with a network of 20 metropolitan, regional and rural health services, community organisations and research institutions.

The ADI-R is a semi-structured diagnostic interview to assess behaviours related to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The ADI-R typically takes between 90 minutes to 3 hours. The course is designed to teach clinicians how to administer and code ADI-R with parents/carers of children and young people with suspected autism.

Join us for a practical, interactive 2-day face-to-face training on Motivational Interviewing (MI)— a collaborative, person-centred approach designed to strengthen an individual's motivation for and commitment to change. Ideal for clinicians working in the mental health and or AOD sector this 2 day workshop will cover the core principles and skills of MI, with a focus on clients presenting with co-occurring disorders. Whether you’re new to MI or looking to build confidence in applying it to your practice, this training offers a supportive space to learn, practice, and connect with others.

Please note: Students of this course will be required to complete our related online CPD modules (via education.anmfvic.asn.au) prior to this practical workshop: 1. Med safe: Principles of medication safety (1.5 hours) 2. Med safe: A quick revision of medication calculations (0.5 hours)

This training will cover the following areas: - Overview of suicide prevalence and risk factors for autistic people - An introduction to suicide risk assessment tools adapted for this population. - Clinical expertise and case examples will be incorporated in the training to support participants to develop their knowledge about how to assess and respond to suicidality in autistic youth. - Lived and living experience perspectives on experiencing suicidality as an autistic person and seeking care will be shared.

Eating disorder treatment, such as family-based treatment, can lead to a temporary increase in distress for the adolescent and family early in treatment. It is not uncommon for this distress to be expressed through uncharacteristic violence or aggression. Adolescent violence in the context of eating disorders differs to broader constructs of family violence.

This is a full day workshop with Jen Thompson, a psychotherapist and trainer passionate about creating welcoming, hopeful, and trauma informed service systems. Trauma Responsive Practice is foundational training for AOD and Mental Health workers that builds on the Introduction to Trauma Informed Care e-learning.

Topic: Is It Time for a Change? Rethinking the CALD Label in Public Health Research and Practice

Are you keen to learn about the connection between substances and mental health? Would you find it helpful to hear lived and professional experiences of supporting and managing substance use? Are you open to explore and challenge assumptions around substance use and addiction? In this course we explore: How do substances and mental health mix? What is the function of addiction? How can we have better conversations about drug and alcohol use?

This session explores the complex relationship between psychotropic medications and substance use. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how these medications can interact with substance use and the challenges we face when working with those impacted by so-occuring disorders.