Read – professional reading
Wray, T. B., et al. (2016) Systematic
review of interventions to reduce problematic alcohol use in men who have sex
with men. Drug Alcohol Rev, 35: 148–157.
doi: 10.1111/dar.12271.
Arjunan, P., Poder,
N., Welsh, K., Bellear, L., Heathcote, J., Wright, D., ... & Wen, L. M.
(2015). Smoking among Aboriginal adults
in Sydney, Australia. Health Promotion Journal of Australia.
http://www.publish.csiro.au/index.cfm?act=view_file&file_id=HE15020.pdf
Wilkinson, C., Allsop, S., and Dare, J. (2016) Alcohol, ageing and Australia. Drug Alcohol Rev, 35: 232–235.
doi: 10.1111/dar.12301.
Attend – informal learning sessions, journal club, seminar
series
Journal club (available to Healthy Options workers only)
Internal professional development session held in the
Annerley boardroom and via Skype meeting.February’s journal club will be presented by the Creating Options team.
Date: 24th May, 12.30pm AEST
Evaluating Social
Programs
Learn why
evaluations matter and how they can be used to rigorously measure the social
impact of development programs. This practical course will provide a thorough
understanding of randomized evaluations, with pragmatic step-by-step training
for conducting one’s own evaluation. Through a combination of lectures and case
studies from real randomized evaluations, the course will focus on the benefits
and methods of randomization, choosing an appropriate sample size, and common
threats and pitfalls to the validity of an experiment. While the course is
centered around the why, how, and when of randomized evaluations, it will also
impart insights on the importance of a needs assessment, measuring outcomes
effectively, quality control, and monitoring methods that are useful for all
kinds of evaluations. When: 2nd May
Duration: 5 weeks, 4hr/week
https://www.edx.org/course/evaluating-social-programs-mitx-jpal101x-3#!
Attend - conferences
National Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention Conference
This inaugural
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention Conference gathers
together experts and members of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
communities and the wider community from across the country to Alice Springs,
the heart of the Aboriginal nations. Over two days those gathered will
exchange learnings, share lived experiences, build knowledge and inspire one
another as to how we can best strengthen communities to tackle this entrenched
tragedy.When: 5 – 6 May 2016
Time: Welcome Reception - Wednesday 4 May 2016 5:00pm – Friday 6 May 2016 4:30pm
Where: Alice Springs Convention Centre, Alice Springs NT
Cost: $770
http://www.atsispep.sis.uwa.edu.au/natsispc-2016
Australian
and New Zealand Addiction Conference
The
Conference, hosted by the Australian and New Zealand Mental
Health Association,
will include workshops, presentations and forums dedicated to sharing skills
and understanding in the treatment of all addictive disorders, including
alcohol and other drugs, behavioural addictions, and the emerging field of
online compulsive behaviour in both adults and children.When: 19-20th May
Where: Gold Coast
Cost: $475 - $975. See website for details
http://addictionaustralia.org.au/
2016
National Hepatitis Health Promotion Conference
The conference will explore the future health promotion response to viral
hepatitis in Australia and look at how the sector workforce can maximise
engagement and support people affected by viral hepatitis. The primary aim of the National Hepatitis
Health Promotion Conference is to support the community-based viral hepatitis
sector workforce to increase their knowledge and skills in order to effectively
reach and engage with identified priority populations, and to plan, implement
and evaluate successful viral hepatitis health promotion projects.When: 19th – 20th May
Where: Melbourne
Cost: $250
http://www.hepatitisaustralia.com/health-promotion-conference-2016/
Listen – podcasts, webinars
MindOUT! Webinar
This series of webinars critically engages participants on
topics of LGBTI+ mental health and suicide prevention. Topic for May is to be announced. In the meantime, catch-up on the seminars
held earlier this yearWhen: 10th May
http://lgbtihealth.org.au/mindout-webinars/
Insight Webinars
Wednesdays at 10amhttp://insightqld.org/webinars/
Mass Media for
Preventing Illicit Drug Use
Cameron Francis Social Worker, Dovetail Have you met Stoner Sloth? Seen Faces of Meth? Lost your standards? This talk will focus on the effectiveness of mass media campaigns for preventing illicit drug use by providing an overview of the research and some of the potential harms they cause. The presentation will conclude by providing an overview of ‘what really works’ in preventing illicit substance use.
When: 4th May
Hep C: Opportunities
and Challenges for Treatment
Dr Paul Clark Staff Gastroenterologist, P.A. Hospital Dr Paul Clark is a hepatologist providing in- and outpatient care for patients with liver disease. In this presentation Dr Clark will provide an update on the rollout of daclatasvir and sofosbuvir regimens for Hep C including practical information and advice for AOD practitioners on how to best assess, communicate, advocate and plan for clients’ access to this new treatment.
When: 11th May
Managing Persistent
Pain
Joyce McSwan Persistent Pain Program Manager / Clinical
Pharmacist Gold Coast Primary Health Network
This presentation will provide an update on how collaborative partnerships with primary healthcare professionals can significantly improve patient outcomes in relation to persistent pain management. The session will also explore some case studies to demonstrate practical information on how to best assess, support and navigate a client’s persistent pain condition with the focus of achieving sustainable care.
When: 18th May
Substance-Induced
Psychotic Disorders (SIPD)
Assoc. Prof Leanne Hides Deputy Director - Centre for Youth
Substance Abuse Research (CYSAR), QUT Substance-induced psychotic disorders (SIPD) are an under-recognised disorder that occurs in 30-50% of individuals presenting to mental health and alcohol and other drug (AOD) services. This presentation will review the research evidence for SIPD and discuss the clinical implications for identifying and treating SIPD in mental health and AOD settings
When: 25th May