Methamphetamine (Ice) Training for Community Service Organisations

The Centre and YSAS have collaborated to deliver the Victorian Government funded training for practitioners to increase knowledge and confidence in identifying, discussing and responding to methamphetamine (ice) use. This training is FUNDED by the Victorian Government and your presence is vital!

Learning Outcomes

• Understand the effects methamphetamine use can have on the brain, behaviour, psychological health, and in social contexts.
• Understand patterns of use, including the binge-crash cycle and the recovery process
• Understand what contributes to aggressive behaviour and methamphetamine-induced psychosis, and learn how to recognise these presentations.
• Develop knowledge and confidence in responding to people affected by methamphetamines
• Know how to find treatment options for both adolescents and adults

Who can attend?

Groups may include practitioners from the following fields:

• Child Protection Case Management
• Disability
• Family violence
• Out of Home Care
• Youth Justice

To book a half-day training course, please get in touch with the Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare on 03 9094 1577 or training@cfecfw.asn.au