FREE Professional development forums on working with children and families in Victorian AOD services

Posted 8 Jul 2010 - 12:01 by editor

Dear Colleagues,

Further to our previous email, please find information on the VAADA Sector Development Children and Families Forums.

Familiar Needs: Working with children and families in Victorian AOD services

Access the promotional flyer at http://www.vaada.org.au/news/items/2010/07/334164-upload-00001.pdf

Throughout October 2010 VAADA will be facilitating a series of professional development forums developed to support AOD services in responding to the needs of children and families of service users. The forums are being held across Victoria and will bring together practitioners from the AOD sector and representatives from child and family services and Child Protection.

The core aims of the VAADA Sector Development forum series are to promote service delivery that considers family functioning and the wellbeing of dependent children, and to increase understanding of AOD staff and service responsibilities under the Victorian Children, Youth and Families Act (CYFA) 2005.

The forums have been designed to respond directly to current service needs and policy directions, and are based on feedback from a sector-wide survey undertaken in March 2010 and the input of the project reference group. The forums will be relevant for all managers and practitioners within AOD services and will incorporate participation and presentations from Child Protection and Child FIRST staff.

Highlights include:

· An overview of the current system and issues from the Office of the Child Safety Commissioner

· An opportunity to meet with key personnel from Child Protection, Family Services and Child FIRST in your region

· Key principles, models and examples of family inclusive practice in AOD services

· Concise, accessible and relevant information supported by practical resources

Each forum runs from 10.00am - 4.30pm and includes morning and afternoon tea, lunch and resource materials.

Dates and Locations:

· 5^th October 2010 - Colac (Colac Otway Performing Arts & Cultural Centre)

· 7th October 2010 - Ballarat (BEST Community Development Conference Facility)

· 12th October 2010 - Benalla (Raffety’s Function & Reception Centre)

· 14th October 2010 - Bendigo (The Foundry Hotel Complex)

· 19th October 2010 - Traralgon (Quality Inn La Trobe Convention Centre)

· 21st October 2010 - Preston (Darebin Arts & Entertainment Centre)

Register for the forum nearest to you by email to skerwick@vaada.org.au or fax to (03) 9416 2085. Include your full name, position, organisation, contact phone number, email address and dietary or other requirements, and indicate which session you wish to attend.

Places are limited, register now. Please direct enquiries to Brad Pearce at the contact details below

Access the promotional flyer at http://www.vaada.org.au/news/items/2010/07/334164-upload-00001.pdf

Regards

Brad Pearce

Manager Sector Development

Victorian Alcohol & Drug Association (VAADA)

211 Victoria Pde, Collingwood 3066

P: 03) 9412 5606

M: 0409 959 861

F: 03) 9416 2085

E: bpearce@vaada.org.au

www.vaada.org.au