Young People and Alcohol and Other Drug Use Workshop

This one day workshop is targeted at generalist youth workers who want to increase their knowledge, understanding and skills when working with young people with Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) issues. Faciliated by Annie Bleeker, this workshop explores issues such as:

• What are the effects of AOD?
• How are young people affected by AOD use?
• What is the youth worker role in supporting young people with AOD issues?
• What interventions are appropriate for young people?
• How to assess and refer young people to AOD services?

Annie Bleeker has worked in the drug and alcohol and HIV/AIDS field since 1990. In 1992, she began working internationally and has divided her time between Australia, the Netherlands and Indonesia where she worked as a writer, trainer and health promoter. Her specialisations include community education and training, young people, peer-led interventions and harm reduction. She has worked in all sectors of government, the non-government sector and also lectured/tutored at the University of Western Sydney (2003-2005). In 2005 she commenced work at that National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre and conducted research with ecstasy users. Since 2007, she has worked at the National Cannabis Prevention and Information Centre (NCPIC) as a Community Education Training Manager and Senior Research Officer.

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Youth Worker Survival Kit Training

This two day training and professional development opportunity is targeted to workers who are new to the youth sector or would like a 'refresher' for their work. The training includes a range of modules designed to enhance the practical skills and increase working knowledge of newer workers in the sector. Modules covered in the training include:

Understanding Young People;
Risky Business and Duty of Care;
Developing the Youth Work Relationship;
Managing Difficult Conversations;
Working Collaboratively; and,
Self Care and Reflective Practice.

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