Working better together: A shared vision for AOD and Mental Health

The Victorian Alcohol and Drug Association (VAADA) and Mental Health Victoria (MHV) are pleased to announce that we will be co-hosting an AOD and Mental Health Collaborative Service Providers’ Conference on Monday, 18th July 2022. The presenters and program will be announced in the coming weeks.

This conference will provide the opportunity to attend face-to-face keynote and breakout sessions and exhibitor stalls, connect with colleagues, and enjoy a fully catered lunch. This conference is open to anyone working in a funded AOD or mental health service.

Selected parts of the program will also be offered online. Online attendance will comprise a set program that will stream pre-selected keynote speakers and breakouts.

Click here to register to attend online via Zoom

VAADA is partnering with MHV and is funded by the Victorian Department of Health to host the July 2022 Service Providers’ Conference.

Where: Catholic Leadership Centre (CLC) 576 Victoria Parade East Melbourne, VIC 3002. 

** There is no parking available on site so please plan your day. See below for nearby parking options **

Accommodation is available on site.  For more information about accommodation and booking enquiries contact the CLC.

Program coming soon!

Please note:

1. The Service Providers Conference is a popular event.  Please register your attendance for catering purposes.

2. If you can't attend you can cancel your registration to make a spot available for someone else.  A waitlist will be made available should the event reach capacity.  

3. While we make every endeavour to ensure allergies are taken into consideration, we can only offer gluten free, vegetarian and vegan food at this event.

FAQs

What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the event?

Getting there

Tram: From Flinders st walk to Collins St and take the 12 or 109 tram to Hoddle St.  From Southern Cross Station jump on the 12 or 109 at Collins St.

Train: From Flinders St or Southern Cross station, take the Hurstbridge or Mernda line to North Richmond Station. Walk 3 minutes from the station towards Hoddle St.

Bus: From Flinders St or Southern Cross Station, walk to Lonsdale St and take the 309, 304, 907, 906 or 246 bus to Cromwell St.  Walk 2 mins to the CLC.

Parking: 

Wilson Parking 410 Albert St East Melbourne.  Early bird day rate $17.00 if you arrive between 6am and 10am and exit from 3pm – 19-minute walk or 6min tram ride down Victoria Pde.

Care Park 79 Victoria Pde, Collingwood.  $20.00 13 minutes’ walk or 3 minute tram ride down Victoria Pde.

Care Park 35 Elizabeth St Richmond $12.00 all day parking if in before 10am.

ACE Parking Alowah Terrace Richmond $6:00 all day parking (arrive early), 20 minute walk or 10 minute walk to West Richmond train station.  Take the Mernda or Hurstbridge line 1 stop to North Richmond Station

Street parking: Metred parking is available.  

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

No.  We will have a name tag available at the registration desk.  If you are making a booking for multiple attendees, please include their names when you register.  That way everyone will have a name tag.

Can I update my registration information?

Yes.  Eventbrite will send you an email reminder of your ticket.  There is a link provided where you can edit your information

Is my ticket transferable?

Yes you can, but please edit your ticket with the name of the person you are transferring the ticket to (see above instructions)

Is it ok if the name on my ticket or registration doesn't match the person who attends?

It's OK, but they don't get a complementary printed name tag, just a written one.  Our handwriting isn't great either....