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PenDAP is inviting their past and present clients  for an information session on how to improve the service. This event is free of charge. Refreshments and snacks will be provided. View the flyer for all further information.  

APSU is now receiving applications for the Peer Helper Training 2013. The training will be held from 12 – 28 March 2013. Applications are accepted until 18th February. There is a limited number of places and all applicants will be interviewed prior to final confirmation of enrolement. Click here to view the flyer with all further information. Please, pass this …

The Peer Support Group for Benzo Addiction provides friendly environment and support from people with personal experience of overcoming benzo addiction (xanax, valium, temazepam, serepax etc) to those that are still struggling with this issue. This group does not replace professional treatment. The group meeting days have changed to Tuesday. The new flyer with all further information is available at http://www.apsuonline.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Flyer-final.pdf.  …

Dear friends, We are  happy to announce that The Peer Model Manual is now available for download at our Publications page. The manual gathers 3 training modules developed through years of APSU’s experience in training people who use AOD services: -          Peer Helper Training -          Experts by Experience -          Speaker Bureau Each module addresses a specific way in which consumers …

Locked Out: Experiences of AOD Consumers with a Criminal Record Accessing Employment and Education is available for download now on our Publications page.

The Eastern Regional  Dual Diagnosis Advisory Council is connected to the Alcohol and other drug strategy group in the Eastern Metropolitan Region. We are recruiting for family and significant others who use alcohol and other drug services. If you are a user of Drug and Alcohol services and have been diagnosed with a dual diagnosis (ie: a drug dependency and …