The Change Agent Network undertook an AOD sector survey late 2014 to identify the main areas of clinical concern for AOD counsellors in working with a complex and varied client group. Highlights from the survey are: In total 131 professionals responded to the survey. About half of respondents had been working in the sector for over 10 years. The majority had completed a post-graduate degree or diploma. There was a broad catchment representation in respondents including rural

The CAN Community of Practice met on the 12th of March for our second meeting of 2015. It’s early days but we are full steam ahead! Our new CAN member recruits commenced training at Leadership Victoria on Tuesday March 10th and were welcomed by project co-ordinator Dimi Petroulias, and myself as an existing CAN member. I was able to share with the group my experiences of becoming a CAN member, and what it was like to start a community of practice. We can’t wait to hear from