DAFA Digital – Lives Lived Well’s new online Drug and Alcohol First Aid (DAFA) training program

Traditionally delivered face-to-face, DAFA training has evolved to embrace the digital space, making it more accessible and flexible for those who need it. Support your teams and clients while creating safer workplaces and communities. 

Our DAFA online learning program is practical, flexible and designed by experts to make a real difference. 

Why choose DAFA Digital?

✅ Learn at your own pace – complete modules anytime, anywhere 

✅ Engaging tools – articles, videos and self-paced activities keep learning interactive 

✅ Expert-designed content – created by qualified mental health and alcohol and other drug (AOD) clinicians 

✅ Real-world impact – build confidence to support early help-seeking and reduce stigma. 

What you’ll gain?

  • Foundational knowledge of alcohol and drug harms 
  • Understanding of treatment and support options 
  • Myths vs facts around AOD use 
  • Skills to reduce stigma and encourage early help-seeking. 

 

FAQs

DAFA online training is designed for anyone who wants to build confidence in supporting people affected by alcohol and other drugs. It’s ideal for:

  • Community workers, families, and volunteers seeking relational skills and referral knowledge. 
  • Workplace safety teams, event staff, and first responders who need technical knowledge and crisis intervention skills. 
  • Mental health professionals, peer support workers, and sector staff looking to strengthen AOD expertise. 
  • Community leaders, family advocates, and volunteers in AOD services committed to reducing stigma and promoting early help-seeking. 
  • Safety officers, managers, and employee assistance coordinators aiming to create safer, more supportive workplaces. 

After finishing the DAFA course, you’ll receive a certificate of completion and gain practical knowledge of alcohol and other drugs first aid, useful in workplaces and communities. 

The full online Drug and Alcohol First Aid Training course has seven modules (coming soon). There’s also a Foundation course with one module. 

  • Foundation:  approx. 1 hour 
  • All-in-one (full course):  approx.. 8 hours 

Remember you can save your progress and return anytime. 

You sure can! Lives Lived Well offers in-person DAFA Training for larger groups – www.liveslivedwell.org.au/news-resources/training/dafa/  

It is adapted from the in-person course but has the advantage of giving participants time to revisit, deepen, and apply material at a sustainable pace. It also expands on concepts and information that are not always covered in–depth due to time constraints. 

If you have any questions, send the team a message [email protected]