AOD Peer Work Foundation Training (Face to Face) Day Two

Date: Tuesday 29th September 2026 Time: 9:30am to 4:30pm

This is the second day of the AOD Peer Work Foundation Training for people with lived and living experience who want to build strong foundations in AOD peer work.

Day two focuses on Storytelling Skills, where you will learn about:

• Crafting engaging personal narratives

• Empowering and ethical storytelling

• Adapting your story for different audiences and settings

• Navigating boundaries, self care and disclosure

Location: NUAA Office, Glebe

Light snacks and workbook provided. Facilitated by two experienced NUAA trainers.

Cost: 95 dollars registration (One time fee. Community members not completing this training through an employer or organisation can access training free of charge.)

Please note that lived and living experience of alcohol and other drugs is an essential requirement for attendance at this training. To express interest or if you have any questions regarding the training, please email training@nuaa.org.au

GROW is NUAA's free Lived and Living Experience Community of Practice, bringing together people working in the New South Wales alcohol and other drugs peer workforce to share workplace challenges, learnings, and insights in a supportive and collegial space.

Topics are participant-led and shaped by what the group wants to explore on the day, so every session is a little different. It is a genuine space for peer connection, shared learning, and professional development that responds to what is actually happening across our workforce right now.

Following the growing interest and engagement in GROW, sessions have been extended to 90 minutes to allow more room for rich conversations within the community.

When: Wednesday 23rd September 2026, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Where: Online via Zoom Cost: Free

If you have not yet attended a GROW session, this is a great time to join us. And if you are a regular, we look forward to seeing you again.

To register or find out more, email training@nuaa.org.au

AOD Peer Work Foundation Training (Face to Face) Day One

Date: Tuesday 22nd September 2026 Time: 9:30am to 4:30pm

This face to face training is designed for people with lived and living experience who want to build strong foundations in AOD peer work. The training supports you to develop practical peer work skills while learning how to share your story with confidence, care, and impact.

Day one focuses on Peer Work Foundations, where you will learn about:

• The history, values, and principles of peer work

• Communication and active listening skills

• Working effectively within organisations

Location: NUAA Office, Glebe

Light snacks and workbook provided. Facilitated by two experienced NUAA trainers.

Cost: 95 dollars registration (One time fee. Community members not completing this training through an employer or organisation can access training free of charge.)

Please note that lived and living experience of alcohol and other drugs is an essential requirement for attendance at this training. To express interest or if you have any questions regarding the training, please email training@nuaa.org.au

GROW is NUAA's free Lived and Living Experience Community of Practice, bringing together people working in the New South Wales alcohol and other drugs peer workforce to share workplace challenges, learnings, and insights in a supportive and collegial space.

Topics are participant-led and shaped by what the group wants to explore on the day, so every session is a little different. It is a genuine space for peer connection, shared learning, and professional development that responds to what is actually happening across our workforce right now.

Following the growing interest and engagement in GROW, sessions have been extended to 90 minutes to allow more room for rich conversations within the community.

When: Wednesday 19th August 2026, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Where: Online via Zoom Cost: Free

If you have not yet attended a GROW session, this is a great time to join us. And if you are a regular, we look forward to seeing you again.

To register or find out more, email training@nuaa.org.au

This is the second day of the AOD Peer Work Foundation Training for people with lived and living experience who want to build strong foundations in AOD peer work.

Day two focuses on Storytelling Skills, where you will learn about:

• Crafting engaging personal narratives

• Empowering and ethical storytelling

• Adapting your story for different audiences and settings

• Navigating boundaries, self care and disclosure

*Workbook provided and facilitated by two experienced NUAA trainers. .

Location: Online via Zoom
Cost: 95 dollars registration (One time fee. Community members not completing this training through an employer or organisation can access training free of charge.)

*Please note that day one must be completed before attending day two. If you cannot attend both days, you can complete day one and finish the remaining training later in the year to receive your certificate.

Please note that lived and living experience of alcohol and other drugs is an essential requirement for attendance at this training. If you have any questions regarding this, please do not hesitate to email our team directly.

To express interest, please email training@nuaa.org.au

This online training is designed for people with lived and living experience who want to build strong foundations in AOD peer work. The training supports you to develop practical peer work skills while learning how to share your story with confidence, care, and impact.

Day one focuses on Peer Work Foundations, where you will learn about:

• The history, values, and principles of peer work

• Communication and active listening skills

• Working effectively within organisations

*Workbook provided and facilitated by two experienced NUAA trainers. .

Location: Online via Zoom
Cost: 95 dollars registration (One time fee. Community members not completing this training through an employer or organisation can access training free of charge.)

Please note that lived and living experience of alcohol and other drugs is an essential requirement for attendance at this training. If you have any questions regarding this, please do not hesitate to email our team directly.

To express interest, please email training@nuaa.org.au

GROW is NUAA's free Lived and Living Experience Community of Practice, bringing together people working in the New South Wales alcohol and other drugs peer workforce to share workplace challenges, learnings, and insights in a supportive and collegial space.

Topics are participant-led and shaped by what the group wants to explore on the day, so every session is a little different. It is a genuine space for peer connection, shared learning, and professional development that responds to what is actually happening across our workforce right now.

Following the growing interest and engagement in GROW, sessions have been extended to 90 minutes to allow more room for rich conversations within the community.

When: Wednesday 22nd July 2026, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Where: Online via Zoom Cost: Free

If you have not yet attended a GROW session, this is a great time to join us. And if you are a regular, we look forward to seeing you again.

To register or find out more, email training@nuaa.org.au

This is the second day of the AOD Peer Work Foundation Training for people with lived and living experience who want to build strong foundations in AOD peer work.

Day two focuses on Storytelling Skills, where you will learn about:

• Crafting engaging personal narratives

• Empowering and ethical storytelling

• Adapting your story for different audiences and settings

• Navigating boundaries, self care and disclosure

*Workbook provided and facilitated by two experienced NUAA trainers. .

Location: Online via Zoom
Cost: 95 dollars registration (One time fee. Community members not completing this training through an employer or organisation can access training free of charge.)

*Please note that day one must be completed before attending day two. If you cannot attend both days, you can complete day one and finish the remaining training later in the year to receive your certificate.

Please note that lived and living experience of alcohol and other drugs is an essential requirement for attendance at this training. If you have any questions regarding this, please do not hesitate to email our team directly.

To express interest, please email training@nuaa.org.au

This online training is designed for people with lived and living experience who want to build strong foundations in AOD peer work. The training supports you to develop practical peer work skills while learning how to share your story with confidence, care, and impact.

Day one focuses on Peer Work Foundations, where you will learn about:

• The history, values, and principles of peer work

• Communication and active listening skills

• Working effectively within organisations

*Workbook provided and facilitated by two experienced NUAA trainers. .

Location: Online via Zoom
Cost: 95 dollars registration (One time fee. Community members not completing this training through an employer or organisation can access training free of charge.)

Please note that lived and living experience of alcohol and other drugs is an essential requirement for attendance at this training. If you have any questions regarding this, please do not hesitate to email our team directly.

To express interest, please email training@nuaa.org.au

GROW is our free LLE Community of Practice, delivered by NUAA with LLE specialists. Due to growing interest and demand, we are pleased to share that our sessions have been extended to 90 minutes to allow more space for the rich conversations our community brings.

These sessions bring together people working in the NSW AOD LLE workforce to share workplace challenges, learnings, and insights in a supportive peer environment. Topics are participant-led and change session to session based on what the group wants to discuss, creating space for authentic community connection, peer support, and professional development that responds to real-time needs across the workforce.

Anyone with lived or living experience of drug use in a peer-identified role can attend. If you are interested, please get in touch at training@nuaa.org.au.

This is the second day of the AOD Peer Work Foundation Training for people with lived and living experience who want to build strong foundations in AOD peer work.

Day two focuses on Storytelling Skills, where you will learn about:

• Crafting engaging personal narratives

• Empowering and ethical storytelling

• Adapting your story for different audiences and settings

• Navigating boundaries, self care and disclosure

*Workbook provided and facilitated by two experienced NUAA trainers. .

Location: Online via Zoom
Cost: 95 dollars registration (One time fee. Community members not completing this training through an employer or organisation can access training free of charge.)

*Please note that day one must be completed before attending day two. If you cannot attend both days, you can complete day one and finish the remaining training later in the year to receive your certificate.

Please note that lived and living experience of alcohol and other drugs is an essential requirement for attendance at this training. If you have any questions regarding this, please do not hesitate to email our team directly.

To express interest, please email training@nuaa.org.au

This online training is designed for people with lived and living experience who want to build strong foundations in AOD peer work. The training supports you to develop practical peer work skills while learning how to share your story with confidence, care, and impact.

Day one focuses on Peer Work Foundations, where you will learn about:

• The history, values, and principles of peer work

• Communication and active listening skills

• Working effectively within organisations

*Workbook provided and facilitated by two experienced NUAA trainers. .

Location: Online via Zoom
Cost: 25 dollars registration (One time fee and waived for community members not completing training through work)

Please note that lived and living experience of alcohol and other drugs is an essential requirement for attendance at this training. If you have any questions regarding this, please do not hesitate to email our team directly.

To express interest, please email training@nuaa.org.au

This is the second day of the AOD Peer Work Foundation Training for people with lived and living experience who want to build strong foundations in AOD peer work.

Day two focuses on Storytelling Skills, where you will learn about:

• Crafting engaging personal narratives

• Empowering and ethical storytelling

• Adapting your story for different audiences and settings

• Navigating boundaries, self care and disclosure

*Workbook provided and facilitated by two experienced NUAA trainers. .

Location: NUAA Office, Broadway
Cost: 25 dollars registration (One time fee and waived for community members not completing training through work)

*Please note that day one must be completed before attending day two. If you cannot attend both days, you can complete day one and finish the remaining training later in the year to receive your certificate.

Please note that lived and living experience of alcohol and other drugs is an essential requirement for attendance at this training. If you have any questions regarding this, please do not hesitate to email our team directly.

To express interest, please email training@nuaa.org.au

This F2F training is designed for people with lived and living experience who want to build strong foundations in AOD peer work. The training supports you to develop practical peer work skills while learning how to share your story with confidence, care, and impact.

Day one focuses on Peer Work Foundations, where you will learn about:

• The history, values, and principles of peer work

• Communication and active listening skills

• Working effectively within organisations

*Workbook and snacks provided. Facilitated by two experienced NUAA trainers.

Location: NUAA Office, Broadway
Cost: 25 dollars registration (One time fee and waived for community members not completing training through work)

Please note that lived and living experience of alcohol and other drugs is an essential requirement for attendance at this training. If you have any questions regarding this, please do not hesitate to email our team directly.

To express interest, please email training@nuaa.org.au

GROW is our LLE Community of Practice, delivered by NUAA with LLE specialists. These sessions bring together people working in the NSW AOD LLE workforce to share workplace challenges, learnings, and insights in a supportive peer environment.

Topics are participant-led and change session to session based on what the group wants to discuss, creating space for authentic community connection, peer support, and professional development that responds to real-time needs across the workforce.

Who can register? Anyone with lived or living experience of drug use in a peer-identified role. If interested, please email training@nuaa.org.au.

Cost: Free

AOD Peer Work Foundation Training (Online) Day Two

Date: Wednesday 15th April 2026
Time: 9:30am to 4:30pm

This is the second day of the AOD Peer Work Foundation Training for people with lived and living experience who want to build strong foundations in AOD peer work.

Day two focuses on Storytelling Skills, where you will learn about:

• Crafting engaging personal narratives

• Empowering and ethical storytelling

• Adapting your story for different audiences and settings

• Navigating boundaries, self care and disclosure

*Workbook provided and facilitated by two experienced NUAA trainers. .

Location: Online via Zoom
Cost: 25 dollars registration (One time fee and waived for community members not completing training through work)

*Please note that day one must be completed before attending day two. If you cannot attend both days, you can complete day one and finish the remaining training later in the year to receive your certificate.

To express interest, please email training@nuaa.org.au

AOD Peer Work Foundation Training (Online) Day One

Date: Wednesday 8th April 2026
Time: 9:30am to 4:30pm

This online training is designed for people with lived and living experience who want to build strong foundations in AOD peer work. The training supports you to develop practical peer work skills while learning how to share your story with confidence, care, and impact.

Day one focuses on Peer Work Foundations, where you will learn about:

• The history, values, and principles of peer work

• Communication and active listening skills

• Working effectively within organisations

*Workbook provided and facilitated by two experienced NUAA trainers. .

Location: Online via Zoom
Cost: 25 dollars registration (One time fee and waived for community members not completing training through work)

To express interest, please email training@nuaa.org.au

GROW is our LLE Community of Practice, delivered by NUAA with LLE specialists. These sessions bring together people working in the NSW AOD LLE workforce to share workplace challenges, learnings, and insights in a supportive peer environment.

Topics are participant-led and change session to session based on what the group wants to discuss, creating space for authentic community connection, peer support, and professional development that responds to real-time needs across the workforce.

Who can register? Anyone with lived or living experience of drug use in a peer-identified role. If interested, please email training@nuaa.org.au.

Cost: Free

AOD Peer Work Foundation Training (Face to Face) Day Two
Date: Tuesday 24th March Time: 9:30am to 4:30pm

This is the second day of the AOD Peer Work Foundation Training for people with lived and living experience who want to build strong foundations in AOD peer work.

Day two focuses on Storytelling Skills, where you will learn about:

• Crafting engaging personal narratives

• Empowering and ethical storytelling

• Adapting your story for different audiences and settings

• Navigating boundaries, self care and disclosure

Location: NUAA Office, Glebe NSW

Cost: 25 dollars registration (Fee waived for community members not completing training through work.)

Light snacks provided.

To express interest, please email training@nuaa.org.au

Facilitated by two experienced NUAA trainers.

*Please note that day one must be completed before attending day two. If you cannot attend both days, you can complete day one and finish the remaining training later in the year to receive your certificate.

*Please note that this training is now full; our next AOD Peer Work Foundation Training will be held online on 8th & 15th April 2026 from 9.30am - 4.30pm. Alternatively, to be informed of future training opportunities, please email training@nuaa.org.au.

AOD Peer Work Foundation Training (Face to Face) Day One

Date: Tuesday 17th March Time: 9:30am to 4:30pm

This face to face training is designed for people with lived and living experience who want to build strong foundations in AOD peer work. The training supports you to develop practical peer work skills while learning how to share your story with confidence, care, and impact.

Day one focuses on Peer Work Foundations, where you will learn about:

• The history, values, and principles of peer work

• Communication and active listening skills

• Working effectively within organisations

Location: NUAA Office, Glebe

Cost: 25 dollars registration (Fee waived for community members not completing training through work)

Light snacks and workbook provided.

To express interest, please email training@nuaa.org.au

Facilitated by two experienced NUAA trainers.

*Please note that this training is now full; our next AOD Peer Work Foundation Training will be held online on 8th & 15th April 2026 from 9.30am - 4.30pm. Alternatively, to be informed of future training opportunities, please email training@nuaa.org.au.

GROW is our LLE Community of Practice, delivered by NUAA with LLE specialists. These sessions bring together people working in the NSW AOD LLE workforce to share workplace challenges, learnings, and insights in a supportive peer environment.

Topics are participant-led and change session to session based on what the group wants to discuss, creating space for authentic community connection, peer support, and professional development that responds to real-time needs across the workforce.

Who can register? Anyone with lived or living experience of drug use in a peer-identified role. If interested, please email training@nuaa.org.au.

Cost: Free

Date: Thursday 19th February 2026
Time: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm AEDT

NUAA is hosting an EXPAND webinar on the intersections of alcohol and other drugs (AOD) and the LGBTQ+ community. 

Drugs have long been part of queer spaces, connected to celebration, pleasure, connection, and community. This session creates space to talk openly about these experiences and asks how we can better support the LGBTQ+ community in ways that are affirming, respectful, and led by lived and living experience. 

We’ll explore the cultural context of drug use in LGBTQ+ communities, the ways queer communities care for one another, and how services can better support autonomy, choice, and control around drug use and help-seeking. We’ll also look at how gender and sexuality shape these experiences. 

The panelists are:

George Hartigan, Lived Experience Participation & Inclusion Lead, Neami National 

Graeme Kalb, Community Health Promotion Officer, Chemsex Peer Support, ACON 

Dr Lucy Watson, Knowledge Translation Lead, NCCRED 

Moderator (TBC)

*In line with ACON, a leading Australian LGBTQ health organization, NUAA recognizes "queer" as a reclaimed, often political, umbrella term for sexual and gender minorities, particularly favored by younger generations to describe identities outside heterosexual or cisgender norms. While used to celebrate difference, it may still carry negative connotations for some, especially older individuals. 

To register, please visit: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/nSRA7A64Rf-VGMWJN6qD0w

GROW is our LLE Community of Practice, delivered by NUAA with LLE specialists. These sessions bring together people working in the NSW AOD LLE workforce to share workplace challenges, learnings, and insights in a supportive peer environment.

Topics are participant-led and change session to session based on what the group wants to discuss, creating space for authentic community connection, peer support, and professional development that responds to real-time needs across the workforce.

Who can register? Anyone with lived or living experience of drug use in a peer-identified role. If interested, please email training@nuaa.org.au.

Cost: Free

This World AIDS Day webinar explores the lived realities of people living with HIV who use drugs, with focus on four key areas:

• Stigma and discrimination

• Language and identity

• Navigating healthcare and clinical interactions

• Ageing with HIV and drug use

This is a practical, experience-based conversation about the real challenges people face living with HIV whilst using drugs, and what needs to change in healthcare systems, language, and community attitudes.

Sign up at: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/P6vTEhMKT1OycRVJyhfKtA

GROW is our LLE Community of Practice, delivered by NUAA with LLE specialists. These sessions bring together people working in the NSW AOD LLE workforce to share workplace challenges, learnings, and insights in a supportive peer environment.

Topics are participant-led and change session to session based on what the group wants to discuss, creating space for authentic community connection, peer support, and professional development that responds to real-time needs across the workforce.

Who can register? Anyone with lived or living experience of drug use in a peer-identified role. If interested, please email training@nuaa.org.au.

Cost: Free