1. The Hep C Council NSW has recently made submissions to two inquiries..
House of Representatives Standing Committee
Inquiry into the Impact of Illicit Drug Use on Families
NSW Health Dept
Review of Hep C Care and Treatment Services in NSW
If you are interested, you can check them out via the latest news ribbon at..
And if you are in NSW and running low on hep C resources, download a resources order form and fax it back. It features the new resource “Treat Yourself Right”.
http://www.hepatitisc.org.au/documents/orderform0705_000.pdf
2.For those who might be interested, the Inner East Community Health Service is providing the following training:
- Workshop: Introduction to Motivational Interviewing
Motivational Interviewing is an evidence-based approach that provides a framework for assisting clients to increase motivation and commitment for positive behaviour change. It is particularly useful for clients who experience ambivalence or reluctance toward engaging in change or treatment.
I have been training professionals in Motivational Interviewing for over six years and in April this year I had the privilege of being trained by Dr William Miller and Dr Theresa Moyers at the Motivational Interviewing Training New Trainers workshop in Chicago. This workshop incorporates the current understanding of what works in Motivational Interviewing, and provides the opportunity to learn and practice fundamental skills of the approach.
Please pass on the information to any colleagues or networks that you think may be interested in attending, and feel free to contact me for further information on the details below.
Helen Mentha
Program Manager
Eastern Drug & Alcohol Service (EDAS)
Inner East Community Health Service
378 Burwood Rd
Hawthorn VIC 3122
P: 61 3 9818 6703
F: 61 3 9818 6714
M: 0407 594 592
3. Apologies for delays in posting – our commitment to the blog hasn’t wavered – stay tuned!