Toeing the Party Line AOD perspectives on policy and practice in out-of-home care for young people
Event description
A conference brought to you in partnership by Chisholm’s Community and Social Services Department and YSAS.
Join us for a conference tackling substance use in out-of-home care. This event brings together youth workers, AOD practitioners, residential care providers, policymakers, and educators to address the challenges of zero-tolerance policies in residential settings.
We will examine how these approaches can escalate risk, fragment care, and criminalise young people, while exploring meaningful ways to support them.
A cross-sector forum for youth and AOD professionals
This unique event offers the chance to:
Engage with real-world case studies and lived experience.
Explore tensions between harm reduction and zero-tolerance compliance frameworks.
Build collaborative strategies to reduce exclusion, escalation, and harm.
Who should attend:
Youth workers
AOD professionals
Residential care staff
Child protection practitioners
Healthcare providers
Policy advisors
OTHER:
Parking and Entry:
Parking is available via Cleeland Street.
Enter via Gate 6.
Cost: Free
Morning tea and lunch provided. Please advise us of any dietary requirements prior to event.
Contact us at: communityservices@chisholm.edu.au and 1300 244 746.
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