NB: Eligible for Queensland-based workers only. If a workshop is fully booked, preference will be given to those who have not attended within the past two years.
Target audience: This workshop is recommended for any Queensland-based health or community service worker who engages with people who use alcohol and/or other drugs.
This informative one-day workshop focuses on equipping you with practical strategies, resources, and techniques to conduct effective harm reduction conversations with clients. Whether you are new to harm reduction - or looking to update your skills - this workshop will provide valuable insights and practical tools.
What you can expect on the day:
- An overview of harm reduction principles and person-centred approaches and why these are so important when providing effective support.
- Techniques and strategies for providing tailored harm reduction conversations.
- The opportunity for hands-on exposure to a range of utensils, equipment, and harm reduction materials
- Specific harm reduction practices for different substances and routes of administration.
- Introduction to a range of job aids and case studies to develop practical understanding and application of skills.
Key benefits:
- Interactive, hands-on exercises, skills-based scenarios, and group discussions to facilitate practical learning.
- Guidance from experienced professionals in harm reduction and substance use treatment.
- Access to a range of harm reduction job aids and other practical guides and resources for ongoing reference.
- The opportunity to network with other workers who are also seeking to enhance their harm reduction knowledge and skills.
Important: To receive a Certificate of Completion you will need to attend for the full duration of the training. Please ensure your availability prior to registering.
