Capacity Development Past Training Projects
NSP training in Macau SAR, China
Anex delivered three days harm reduction and NSP training in Macau SAR, China. The training program was structured as three courses, each of one day duration and was delivered to approximately 25 government and non-government staff each day. Over the three days a range of topics were explored including:
- Harm reduction and effective NSP service provision
- Health issues facing people who inject drugs
- Values, ethical & legal frameworks
- Health promotion
- Brief interventions
- Substitution therapies
- Primary health care
- Assessment and case management
NSW NSP Training Project
Anex was successful in their tender application to deliver NSP training across NSW, as funded by NSW Health. The Workforce Development Team delivered 17 sessions to NSP staff in NSW. Based on the core curriculum areas identified in the NSP Policy and Guidelines, the training program included topics on health promotion, brief interventions and building partnerships to create supportive environments for clients. The program was designed to incorporate the history and experience of staff. This in turn helped enrich the training program and benefited those who had recently started in the sector.
Young People & Sexual Health
This workforce development project delivered in collaboration with the Education Resource Centre of the Alfred Hospital was designed to increase the capacity of Needle and Syringe Programs (NSPs) and other frontline services to respond to the sexual health needs of young people who inject drugs and are at risk of contracting blood borne viruses or sexually transmitted infections. The project was delivered in both metropolitan and regional locations across Victoria.
National Amphetamine Training Package (NATP)
The NATP was developed to support the Amphetamine Education Resource (AER) which was prepared as an interstate collaboration under the COAG Supporting Measures Relating to Needle and Syringe Programs. The training was delivered in each state and territory and was the first comprehensive national amphetamine training program specifically targeted at frontline health and community service providers.
ACT Ambulance
Training on Amphetamine Type Stimulants was delivered to members of ACT Ambulance and surrounding NSW Ambulance officers. The session was a practical exploration of the issues and provided the approximately 50 participating staff with valuable information and tools to be integrated into clinical approaches.
Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health Service
Brief and opportunistic interventions’ training was delivered to a range of staff from Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health Service in Canberra. The organisation was undertaking a collaborative research project with the National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health at the Australian National University. This training was a component of broader screening and case management practices to meet the needs of Aboriginal people experiencing concerns associated with their alcohol and/or other drug use.
Northern Territory AIDS and Hepatitis C Council
Two full days of training were delivered to staff in both Darwin and Alice Springs. Topics included: Drug Identification, Steroids, Vein Care, Managing Challenging Behaviours, Brief / Opportunistic Interventions and Health Promotion. The broad range of topics addressed were developed at request of the organisation and provided a forum for both new and experienced staff to share ideas and innovative responses to drug related issues in the local setting.
Tasmanian Council on AIDS, Hepatitis & Related Diseases
Anex has delivered training to TASCAHRD staff on numerous occasions. Training delivered has included presentations on brief interventions, managing challenging behaviours and working with intoxicated clients. The trainers have enjoyed these activities and have found the exploration of issues amongst participants to be both useful and energetic.
Workways
Anex delivered full day training to staff from Workways. The session, delivered in the Alpine region of Victoria, was an opportunity for regional staff to come together and share ideas regarding best practice responses when working with young people using alcohol and/or other drugs. The session covered a wide ranging selection of topics from drug identification and communication and engagement through to health promotion and credible safe sex messages.
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