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Thursday, May 31, 2012 at 9:25AM NSW Department of Education and Communities, Youth Action and Policy Association NSW (YAPA),
The NSW State Training Services, of the Department of Education and Communities, has allocated funding to cover the entire course fees for 12 youth workers to undertake the Certificate IV in Youth Work.
Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 10:01AM This short film gives examples of good practice when providing hostel accommodation for homeless drug users. The examples are based on the findings of a research study undertaken by Dr Stevenson and Prof Neale at Oxford Brookes University (United Kingdom) which asked homeless drug users about their experiences of hostel living. This film was produced for hostel managers and staff using insights from interviews with drug users who use hostels.
Although there will be some differences in context between Australia and the UK, there may be some useful information for services (as well as an example of translating research into practice).
Source: http://youtu.be/9OZRWKaADiU
United Kingdom Friday, May 25, 2012 at 11:46AM When: Tuesday August 28 2012
State: New South Wales (NSW)
Where: Where: Leighton Hall, John Niland Scientia Building, University of New South Wales
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Celebrating 25 Years of Drug and Alcohol Research: Scoping the Future
Friday, May 25, 2012 at 10:24AM When: June 7 2012
Time: 2–3:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Prescribing medications to individuals who are homeless is challenging. Factors that complicate prescribing include lack of trust in the provider; being on the street without shelter; issues of theft and loss of medications; frequent relocation; mental illness, substance abuse, or other health issues; lack of outreach activities and resources; and lack of family and social support. This webinar will address strategies to overcome these factors. Topics of engaging homeless clients in treatment, helping people to feel empowered in decision-making regarding taking medication, assisting people to adhere to medication regimes, and maintaining long-standing relationships with patients will be outlined. Case studies illustrating teaching points will be emphasized.
Thursday, May 24, 2012 at 1:51PM The 2012 Scientific Program Committee invites the submission of abstracts for original work in consideration for symposia, workshops, oral or poster presentations.