FDS Insight Newsletter Oct-Dec 2020

41 SUPPORT THE FAMILY – IMPROVE THE OUTCOME WORKSHOP Workshop Objectives  Gain knowledge of successful ‘Models of Change’ for supporting families affected by someone’s drug issue.  Identify five stages that families experience and effective ways to respond.  Learn how to communicate effectively with families in a work and/or professional situation.  Develop and understanding gain the skills to assist families to build resilience and improve the outcome for the person who uses the drug and the family.  Recognise the importance of psychosocial education for a family in relation to significant barriers they may face. 21 October 9 am – 2 pm KATOOMBA NSW – S PONSORED BY B LUE M OUNTAINS C ITY C OUNCIL Venue: Katoomba Community Centre, Town Centre Arcade, 81-83 Katoomba St, Katoomba Enquiries: Julie 0400 113 422 or HO (02) 4782 9222 by 20 October for booking 17 November 9 am – 4 pm PARRAMATTA NSW – S PONSORED BY W ESTERN S YDNEY PHN Venue: Holiday Inn, 18-40 Anderson St, Parramatta Enquiries: Julie 0400 113 422 or HO (02) 4782 9222 by 17 November for booking 20 October 9.30 am – 4.30 pm THEBARTON SA Venue: TBC Enquiries: Sally 0490 536 989 or HO (02) 4782 9222 by 19 October for booking VOLUNTEER TRAINING Interested in volunteering? Please note that training sessions are now full. For more information on training later in the year, please register your expression of interest and check out the Volunteering for FDS section on our website http://www.fds.org.au/volunteering-for-fds