Motivational Interviewing: Foundation Skills (in-person)

This is a 2-day in person event

Day one: Wednesday, 16 September 2026, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Day two: Thursday, 17 September 2026, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Location: Catholic Leadership Centre, 576 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne VIC 3002 (are you eligible for our travel contribution?)

Cost: $80 + booking fees

Description

Motivational Interviewing is a skills-based approach to conversations about change that focuses on the client’s needs and wants. MI offers a framework for navigating the common experiences of resistance and ambivalence that so often accompanies the change process.

This two-day workshop introduces the framework and rationale of MI, core skills and application of these skills across the change process. Combining theory with practice, the workshop provides a comprehensive overview into what MI is, what it isn’t and how it works in practice. The training is highly interactive, with a focus on practical skill development.

The workshop is suitable for both workers with no knowledge of MI and for those who want to refresh and deepen their understanding and practice of the core skills of MI. 

Eligibility Criteria

This training has been funded for workers employed in a Victorian State-funded Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) service.

Who is not eligible?

Students on placement or internships, workers from other community sectors such as Family Violence, Homelessness and Mental Health and AOD workers outside of Victoria.