Sam Read Email & Phone Number

Needle syringe program worker providing the space for a reciprocal learning environment between self, drug users and the community in regards to harm minimisation education and best practice, and providing clean injecting equipment to those that request.

providing understanding and support from a peer perspective for people using substances. providing naloxone training to help others save their mates, as well as providing training for professionals so they can identify and respond appropriately to an overdose. providing education around harm minimisation and general drug education to those seeking change, and an open ear to anyone who needs one.work within a drop in primary health care centre, where we provide multidisciplinary services to those sleeping rough in victoria.

- Case Management for at Risk or Homeless Youth- Youth Outreach- Housing Advocacy and Support- Assisting 12-25 year old individuals- Assist in addressing AOD, MH, Housing, Family Breakdown, Education and Employment, Physical Health, Community Connectedness, Legal Issues, Finances- Empowering Young People to build confidence in themselves and make positive choices in their lives- Family reunification-Case management/ Case planning including complex clients- Segment 1 Applications- Referrals to relevant services- Advocacy/Liaison with services- Client-centred, Strengths Based Approach to Case Management- Domestic Violence Support- Private Rental Access Program (PRAP)- Assistance with pregnancy and family support- Working with high risk young people with complex needs - External Presentations to Services/Organizations- Attending Network Meetings- Brief Interventions

Dandenong

1. Case management of clients with substance misuse issues or dual diagnosis 2. Group facilitation and psycho-education on harm minimisation, relapse prevention, combating automatic negative thoughts and looking at hopes, dreams and goals, as well as distinguishing between drugs, their effects and poly drug use and dual diagnosis3. Crisis counselling4. Outreach to individual clients and transports5. Needle and syringe provision 6. Advocacy and liaisingon behalf of clients7. Organize staff professional development days8. Attend other services (Mainly mental health services) to discuss what SEADS (South East Alcohol and Drug Service) can offer, and give education on substances, overdose and what to be aware of when dealing with a substance effected client. Also provide education on dual diagnosis clients

Dandenong

1. Case managed a client load of 12 young people and children2. Assisted them with day to day living3. Conducted outreach and transports4. Assisted with, and helped organize their legal issues, education, employment, psychotherapy, physical and mental health, self esteem, emotional issues, anger issues, trauma, substance misuse, challenging behaviours.5. Conducted Supervised access with young people/children and their parents6. Sound knowledge of working with Foster and Kinship Care Placements, as well as Adolescent Support Programs7. Worked collaboratively with education facilities (Primary and Secondary Schools, Oakwood) to put in place alternative education schedules for young people that were disengaging from school

Bachelor'S Degree, Social Work, 2

Diploma, Community Services, Alcohol And Other Drugs And Mental Health