This toolkit contains links to eLearning modules, videos, recorded webinars and other resources designed to assist health and community service workers to better support family members who experience problematic substance use.
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Working with families
Overview
eLearning
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Level 3 - Priority Populations
Working with young people's families and significant others
Online, self-paced
45 minutes
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Level 3 - Priority Populations
An introduction to AOD family inclusive practice
Online, self-paced
30 minutes
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Level 3 - Priority Populations
Family inclusive AOD practice tools
Online, self-paced
30 minutes
Webinars
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Wed, 01 Jun 2022
Stepping Stones Program – the family perspective
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Wed, 23 Oct 2019
Understanding the complex relationship between substance use disorders, mental health, family, community and culture.
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Wed, 11 Sep 2019
Supporting child social emotional wellbeing when working with parents who use substances
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Wed, 15 May 2019
Working with individuals and families impacted by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
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Wed, 05 Sep 2018
Domestic violence and AOD: Findings from the Queensland Death and Homicide Review Board
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Wed, 19 Apr 2017
Surviving your child’s cannabis dependence
Thank You
Breakthrough for Families Queensland is funded by the Department of Health and delivered in partnership with the Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council. Project partners acknowledge the invaluable assistance and contribution from Family Drug Support, Adis, Queensland and the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services, Turning Point, SHARC and the Bouverie Centre under the Victorian Breakthrough: Ice Education for Families Package.
Resources
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Get the Facts Booklet
Concerned about a family member’s substance use? Get the facts, develop strategies and find out where to access more help.
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Helpline Resources
Self Help Addiction Resource Centre (SHARC) promotes self-help approaches to recovery from severe alcohol and drug related issues.
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Breakthrough for Families - Where to go for help
This flyer contains a brief description of the Breakthrough program and information on Service providers and the areas they are delivering in.
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Breakthrough for Families Queensland webpage
The Breakthrough program provides information and support to families and significant others of individuals affected by methamphetamine and other substances.
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Breakthrough Our Way
Breakthrough Our Way provides voluntary information sessions for families, significant others and the broader community whose lives are affected by ice and other drugs.
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For Kids' Sake (2010)
A workforce development resource for Family Sensitive Policy and Practice in the Alcohol and Other Drugs sector.
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Dovetail Good Practice Guide 5: Working with Families and Significant Others (2016)
This guide aims to outline strategies that could be a part of a family responsive approach to working with young people.
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Reporting and Referring Child Protection Concerns Flowchart (2019)
This flowchart will assist Qld Health clinicians to decide whether to report to Child Safety or to refer to Family & Child Connect (FACC) OR Intensive Family Support Service (IFS)
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Adis 24/7 Alcohol and Drug Support website
Adis is a free 24 hour, 7 day a week confidential support service for people in Queensland with alcohol and other drug concerns, families & health professionals. - Ph 1800 177 833
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Family Wellbeing Services
Family Wellbeing Services provide free, confidential advice and support for families and children of all ages.
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Family and Friends: Having the conversation booklet
This booklet provide advice for families and friends to help them have a conversation about alcohol and drug use.