Young People and Drugs

This full-day workshop targets practitioners who work directly with young people aged 12 - 25 years in a one-on-one capacity, including youth workers, AOD workers/clinicians, child safety officers, youth justice workers, residential support workers, youth support coordinators, school-based youth health nurses, Indigenous health workers, mental health professionals, guidance officers and employment and vocational staff. 

The training provides an overview of youth alcohol and other drug (AOD) use including: 

• history, context, and background to AOD policy in Australia 
• stats and current trends in youth AOD use 
• understanding AOD-related harm 
• responding to AOD-related risk 
• building resilience with young people  
• engagement and assessment 
• matching interventions to readiness for change (stages of change) 
• motivational interviewing concepts and practices 
• practical tips for working with young people with AOD issues. 

Places are limited, and there may be a limit on the number of workers from one service who can attend, depending on the level of demand. Registrations essential.

This training is not suited for people who do not work in a one-on-one capacity with young people, for example, police officers and members of the general public, including concerned family members. If this is you, please contact us if you would like to explore other more suitable training options.

Important: To receive a Certificate of Completion for this workshop, participants will need to attend for the full duration of the training. Please ensure your availability prior to register in

Facilitators: Karl Lacis and Rebecca Mounsey

Phone: (07) 3837 5621 Email: dovetail@health.qld.gov.au  

Please note: No catering will be provided. An onsite kitchenette is available with shops and cafe options nearby also. There is time limited parking nearby, breaks will coincide with changing parking spots as required.