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As a part of the Victorian Alcohol and Drugs Workforce
Development Strategy, the Drug Policy and Services Branch, Department
of Human Services have contracted YSAS and Caraniche to deliver the
Forensic Workforce Training Program.
The chief purpose of this training program is to increase
the skills and knowledge of AOD Clinicians working regularly with
the forensic client group by providing high-level forensic workforce
training resources, opportunities and best practice forums. The development
and delivery of this program will be assisted by Swinburne University,
Ngwala Willumbong Cooperative, Fitzroy Legal Service and COATS.
The Forensic Workforce Development Project will be delivered
over a 2-year period and will consist of a combination of one-day
clinician workshops per region every 6 months and 2-day training programs
per region every 6 months.
What will AOD Forensic Workers Gain
As a result of attending this program, workers will develop process
and content specific knowledge and skills required of Forensic AOD
workers across three specific areas:
- Area 1: Forensic & Diversion Work
- Area 2: AOD Counselling and Intervention for Forensic Clients
- Area 3: Effective Interventions for Specific Forensic AOD Populations.
All workers will receive a Certificate of Attendance
that outlines the training content covered in specific training they
have attended. The two-day training programs will be 'stand alone'
modules and workers only apply to attend training they specifically
need. There are limited places available for each course so early
application is highly recommended.
About This Noticeboard
As a part of our communication strategy for this project, we will
be updating this noticeboard for the duration of the project (February
2007). Managers of relevant agencies and all workers who enrol for
the training are being incorporated into a regional email contact
list and will be issued with an email to advise when updates have
been placed on the Noticeboard. The Noticeboard will be accessible
by anyone interested in this project. Information will be attached
via PDF links that will be easy to print off and share around.
The Noticeboard will include a range of information
about the project including
- Date and venue information for upcoming workshop and training
dates
- Registration Forms for training enrolment
- Outlines of training program content
- The complete Literature Review that focuses on current best practice
in forensic alcohol & drug treatment
- The summary report of the Training Needs Analysis completed at
the commencement of the project
- Feedback from workshop participants including Best Practice ideas
- References/information that may be helpful to Forensic AOD workers
Training Needs Analysis
The initial part of this project involved the completion of a Training
Needs Analysis (TNA) by eligible workers across the state to ensure
that the training delivered was tailored to meet the needs of workers
in each region.
To access the Summary Report click
here
AOD Clinician Workshops
The first workshop will be a 3-hour format consisting of focus group
activities to further refine future training content by developing
a practical base for tools and activities conducted as part of the
training. At this workshop, workers will also be provided with information
contained in the recently completed Literature Search conducted by
Caraniche Pty Ltd that focuses on current best practice in forensic
alcohol and drug (AOD) treatment.
To view the workshop dates,
click here
Enrolments
To enrol in one of these workshops, workers need to contact us with
their name and contact details including: address; phone & email,
organisation and current position.
Forensic Workforce Project
YSAS Training & Education Unit
PO Box 2950 Fitzroy 3065
t: 8412 8504
f: 9415 8279
e: training@ysas.org.au
Literature Review
The purpose of the Literature Review was to investigate best practice
in the development and delivery of forensic training to AOD workers.
The review provides a critical review of current best practice in
forensic Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) treatment and, it provides an
analysis of the methodologies employed in developing and delivering
effective training programs for AOD workers in the criminal justice
system. The findings in combination with the Training Needs Analysis
and workforce consultation will provide the framework for the development
of the Forensic Workforce Training Program. To view the AOD Forensic
Literature Review
click here
Training Program
The first two day training program is being offered in each of the
nine DHS regions. The training has been developed as a result of consultation
with workers in the sector and from information gleaned from the Literature
review. If you are unable to attend training on the dates indicated
but are interested in the training, please complete the application
form as directed.
Should you or any of your workers have any questions regarding the
training or upcoming workshops, please feel free to contact the
Forensic Project Manager on 9415 8881.
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