Symposium: A Spotlight on Women's Issues and Perspectives with Substance Use

This 1-day symposium is for anyone supporting women with substance use issues. 

Women's experiences with substance use and support services are often shaped by distinct factors, such as societal expectations and caregiving roles amongst others. These factors can influence their reasons for using substances, create unique barriers to seeking help, and affect their recovery journey. Additionally, women often encounter systemic barriers that can disadvantage them in accessing treatment and support.

This event aims to deepen your understanding of these specific needs, helping you to provide more effective and responsive support. You will have the opportunity to engage with leading experts, hear from women with lived and living experiences, and participate in an interactive workshop that offers practical strategies for improving your practice and support services.

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Key Focus Areas:

👉 Women's experiences navigating AOD support, services and treatment

👉 Gender-responsive practices and approaches

👉 Integrating research and lived experience

Details:

Date: Wednesday, 16th October 2024

Where: Catholic Leadership Centre, 576 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne

Time: Registration opens at 8:30AM

Cost: $90 + GST+ booking fee

Beverages, Morning Tea and Lunch provided

Is there anything specific we can do to ensure your comfort and accessibility during the symposium? Email us elevate@vaada.org.au

Terms and Conditions

• Please note we cannot invoice for this event. Payment is by credit card only.
• Refund requests less than 7 days before this event will incur a 30% processing fee.

FAQs

What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the event?

Getting there

Tram: From Flinders St, walk to Collins St and take the 12 or 109 tram to Hoddle St. From Southern Cross Station, jump on the 12 or 109 at Collins St.

Train: From Flinders St or Southern Cross station, take the Hurstbridge or Mernda line to North Richmond Station. Walk 3 minutes from the station towards Hoddle St.

Bus: From Flinders St or Southern Cross Station, walk to Lonsdale St and take the 309, 304, 907, 906 or 246 bus to Cromwell St. Walk 2 mins to the CLC.

Parking:

Wilson Parking 410 Albert St East Melbourne. Early bird day rate is $17.00 if you arrive between 6am and 10am and exit from 3pm – a 19-minute walk or 6min tram ride down Victoria Pde.

Care Park 79 Victoria Pde, Collingwood. $20.00 13-minute walk or 3-minute tram ride down Victoria Pde.

Care Park 35 Elizabeth St, Richmond $12.00 all-day parking if in before 10am.

ACE Parking Alowah Terrace Richmond $6:00 all-day parking (arrive early), 20-minute walk or 10-minute walk to West Richmond train station. Take the Mernda or Hurstbridge line 1 stop to North Richmond Station

Street parking: Metred parking is available.