Take Note! Case notes essentials for the alcohol and other drugs sector

Turning Point is a national treatment, research and education centre that provides leadership in the alcohol and drug, gambling and mental health sectors.Combining research with service innovation, surveillance, system enhancements, capacity building and specialist support, Turning Point is a recognised centre of excellence that assists services, communities and governments to respond to current and emerging issues.Turning Point is part of Eastern Health and is affiliated with Monash University.

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Workshop - An evidence-based introduction to writing effective, clinically relevant and legally compliant case notes for the AOD sector

ATTENTION: your registration will be cancelled if you do not register with your WORK email. This online training is only available to staff who are working in a Victorian Department of Health (DH) funded AOD organisation in an AOD role.Workshop: An evidence-based introduction to writing effective, clinically relevant and legally compliant case notes for the AOD sector, presented by Greg Coman.This training aims to enable alcohol and other drug (AOD) workers to understand the benefits of writing effective case notes for them, their clients, and their workplace. It will provide the basis for the development of essential skills required for effective case note writing.The online workshop is pitched at an introductory/ beginner level, but previous participants with some case note writing experience have reported it to be a helpful refresher. It provides: an understanding of what case notes are; an understanding of the importance and benefits of case notes; guidelines for the content and style of case notes; and opportunities to learn and practice effective case note writing. Videos are used throughout to illustrate points. Participants will be introduced to templates they can consider using in their clinical practice.Greg Coman PhD is a Counselling Psychologist with over thirty years experience working in a wide range of mental health settings. His tertiary qualifications reflect his interests in stress, trauma and problem gambling. Greg undertook his Master of Science degree in psychology, examining stress and coping amongst Australian police personnel. His PhD thesis examined the efficacy of group telephone counselling for people with gambling difficulties. He has worked as a psychologist in community health, employee assistance programs and military settings. He has extensive experience in the adult mental health education and training environment and is passionate about providing training to assist clinicians in their work with clients.Who should attend? Victorian Department of Health funded AOD workers new to their role and those seeking to refresh or improve their case notes (note that your registration will not be accepted if your organisation is not DH Vic funded and you are not working in a AOD role.)Date and time: Wednesday 12th November 2025, 9:30 am - 3:30 pmVenue: OnlineCost: FreeEnquiries: tp@turningpoint.org.auCancellation policy: This training is free, however if your circumstances change please log into your Eventbrite account and cancel your registration or alternatively email tp@turningpoint.org.au to advise of your inability to attend.ATTENTION: your registration will be cancelled if you do not register with your WORK email.   <a href="https://www.turningpoint.org.au/about-us/subscribe?utm_source=Turning+Point&utm_campaign=2f9dc45de3-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_09_03_24_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_f7034a10c5-2f9dc45de3-" title="https://www.turningpoint.org.au/about-us/subscribe?utm_source=Turning+Point&utm_campaign=2f9dc45de3-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_09_03_24_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_f7034a10c5-2f9dc45de3-" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Click here to subscribe to the Turning Point mailing list.</a>