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Alcohol and Drug Seminar Series - Semester 2 | 2016
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Building Cultural Capacity 101
Benzodiazepines. All the Latest from
Home and Abroad
Understanding Domestic Violence
Within the Context of AOD
The Lowdown on AOD Apps and
Websites
Damien Martin
SEPTEMBER 14
OCTOBER 19
NOVEMBER 9
Indigenous Alcohol and Other Drugs Education Coordinator,
Insight
Dr Jim Finn
Dr Deborah Walsh
Assoc. Prof. Leanne Hides
Damien has a keen interest in providing clinicians with greater
understanding and knowledge of best practice tools that will
provide a useful and practical balance when working with
Indigenous people. This presentation will revisit the
Indigenous Risk Impact Screen (IRIS) as well as provide an
overview of great tips and tricks for culturally secure practice
with Indigenous communities.
Senior Medical Officer, Metro North Mental Health – Alcohol
& Drug Service
School of Social Work & Human Services, The University of
Queensland
Deputy Director, Centre for Youth Substance Abuse
(CYSAR), Queensland University of Technology
Dr Finn will be providing an overview of the latest information
and research about benzodiazepines and their place in, or,
perhaps out, of treatment. The presentation will include
findings from across Europe as well local practice initiatives
here in Queensland.
This session will explore the diverse presentations of
domestic violence in practice linking this to the problematic
definitions that are frequently associated with this issue. The
presentation will also discuss why victims stay with violent
partners and explore practice opportunities when working with
victims and perpetrators.
eHealth has the potential to increase access to AOD
treatment as well as enhance the effectiveness and
sustainability of current treatments. This seminar will review
the key features and evidence base for current AOD apps
and websites, as well as discuss models for how they can be
implemented into routine clinical practice.
PTSD. Are We Missing It?
Understanding Treatment for
Personality Disorders
OCTOBER 26
NOVEMBER 16
Jason Monk
Nathan Pasieczny
Psychologist, Clinical Improvement Coordinator, Queensland
Health
Team Leader, Mood Academic Clinical Unit, Metro South
Addictions and Mental Health Service
Can we miss seeing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD),
and is it more prevalent than we think? Jason has worked in
Mental Health in Bundaberg and Brisbane and has a
particular interest PTSD. This presentation looks at how
PTSD might occur and develop, what we should be looking
for, and what can be done to treat and support people who
present with symptoms.
Given the variable levels of severity and functioning, high comorbidity rates and variety of treatment options available for
clients / patients with personality disorders, effective
formulation and treatment planning remains complex.
Nathan is a specialist in dialectical behaviour therapy and
will discuss progress on the understanding and treatment of
borderline personality disorder over the last five years.
AUGUST 24
NO SEMINARS 21st and 28th SEPTEMBER
DUE TO SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
Medicinal Cannabis in Queensland How Are Things Shaping Up?
Working with HIV in Queensland
AUGUST 31
OCTOBER 5
Greg Perry
Chris Howard
Senior Advisor, Office of the Chief Medical Officer and
Healthcare Regulation, Queensland Health
There has been an increase globally in the use of medicinal
cannabis by patients in Europe, Canada and the USA. The
use of medicinal cannabis as an appropriate treatment in
certain circumstances is currently being explored and
discussed in Australia. Greg will bring us up to date with the
current state of play in Queensland.
Life+ Program Manager, Queensland Positive People
Queensland Positive People (QPP) is a peer-based
advocacy organisation committed to promoting selfdetermination and empowerment for all people living with
HIV (PLHIV) throughout Queensland. This seminar will
provide a brief history of QPP and an outline of the service’s
components followed by an overview of current global and
local epidemiology of HIV, treatment as prevention and
efforts to support attainment of UN targets.
The Emperor’s New Clothes
AOD Sector Update and Launch of
‘Meth Check’
Emergency Department Frequent
Presenter Response Project
Working with High-Risk Families: The
Parents Under Pressure Program
SEPTEMBER 7
OCTOBER 12
NOVEMBER 2
Jeff Buckley
Debra Harcourt
Prof. Sharon Dawe
Director, Statewide Clinical Support Services
Senior Project Officer, Patient Flow Unit, Royal Brisbane and
Womens Hospital
School of Applied Psychology, Griffith University
Jeff will provide an overview of the latest AOD policy and
sector developments followed by the launch of a new suite of
statewide methamphetamine clinical tools and resources
called ‘Meth-Check’. This package includes clinical decisionmaking flowcharts, an ultra-brief intervention tool, harm
reduction resources and a free self-paced e-learning package.
Frequent attendance at hospital emergency departments
may be highlighting a failure to effectively link patients with a
range of supports. The ED Frequent Presenters Response
Project is assessing which patients are more likely to present
for treatment on more than five occasions in a month, with
the aim of reducing repeated ED presentations in the future.
NOVEMBER 23
Dr Jeremy Hayllar
Clinical Director, Metro North Mental Health – Alcohol &
Drug Service
The Parents Under Pressure (PUP) program is focused on
improving the quality of the caregiving relationship between
parents and children. The program has been undergoing
evaluation in the UK and this seminar provides preliminary
data on two studies. Both studies present encouraging
results and also raise important issues about the utility of
intensive parenting programs conducted in the real world.
Dr Hayllar concludes the semester with a review of fine cloth
and bespoke tailoring in the field of alcohol and drugs. This
talk is guaranteed to enhance your knowledge and
understanding of the latest information and research in the
field – as well as your appearance!
Insight Seminars are proudly delivered in partnership with the Australasian Professional Society on Alcohol & other Drugs