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Foundation Courses
The foundation skills and concepts essential to Youth AOD work are described in
these courses.
INTRODUCTION TO ALCOHOL & OTHER DRUGS (AOD)
Knowing more about drugs and how they impact the young person can help you better understand
how to support and empathise with them. This also helps you anticipate the kind of difficulties a
young person may face, particularly those who are finding change difficult. 
Section 1 100%
Section 2 100%
Section 3 100%
Section 4 100%
Section 5: "Commonly used drugs" 100%
Section 6 100%
Section 7: "Introduction to the Stages of Change" 100%
INTRODUCTION TO DEVELOPMENTALLY-SENSITIVE PRACTICE
Youth AOD clients range from 10 to 25 years of age. The adolescent transition is not linear and
consistent, rather, individuals move back and forth between orientations towards childhood and
adulthood. As such, working with young people demands a high level of flexibility and adaptability
from practitioners. 
Why be developmentally-sensitive? 100%
Developmentally-sensitive Practices 100%
INTRODUCTION TO ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT
Adolescence is not a uniform process but rather a dynamic period of development characterised by
rapid change.
What is Adolescence? 100%
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The Brain during Adolescence 100%
Development in Adolescence 100%
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Issues based Courses
These courses present information, practice wisdom and practical responses to a
range of issues which often affect young people in contact with Youth AOD
services.
FAMILY & DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
This course was developed by Odyssey House Victoria to provide knoweldge aboout Family Violence
and practice approaches when working with clients. 
What is Family & Domestic Violence 100%
Youth & Family Violence 100%
Essential Information 100%
Practice for working with clients affected by FDV 100%
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Population based Courses
These courses focus on the experiences and challenges for particular groups
within the Youth AOD population.
WORKING WITH GLBTI YOUNG PEOPLE
A key to ensuring that GLBTI young people feel safe and included is to presume that some of the
young people you are working with may be GLBTI, therefore to create an environment which is open,
safe, welcoming and equal for them is important.
Introduction 100%
The Practice of providing appropriate and effective services for GLBTI young people 100%
Glossary of Terms utilised in the GLBTI community 100%
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