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Counselling via telehealth can provide options for people when accessing alcohol and other drug treatment and support. What does this mean for the client?

Have a spare 60 minutes tomorrow? Join us online for a skill building workshop on FASD-informed practice in the AOD sector. You'll learn more about what FASD is, how it presents in AOD services and accessing screening & support resources Register: aadc.org.au/events/

The WANADA team joined with fellow Australians to observe a minute’s silence on the National Day of Mourning to honour the victims and all those impacted by the Bondi terrorist attack. Thanks to the Jewish community for sharing the 15 suggested Mitzvah for Bondi. Light will win

The WANADA team chose to meet in the grounds of WA Parliament House today – Human Rights Day - to reflect on the value of human rights for all people, the potential of a Human Rights Act for Western Australia, and how protecting human rights can improve health and wellbeing.

@AIAODKC Thanks for sharing... alcohol and other drug services are in a unique position to support screening, testing and treatment.

This video is part the Hepatitis C Care Capability Project delivered by @WANADAFYI. It explores the prevalence of Hepatitis C, those most at risk, & efforts towards its elimination. Watch now: 🔗 bit.ly/474TTn5

We are keen to learn from the 'Understanding and improving trans people’s experiences of seeking, accessing, and engaging alcohol and other drug support' research project. If you have relevant experience, we would love for you to take this short survey: redcap.sydney.edu.au/surveys/?s=WHF…

@2Rarely Thanks! Are we right in thinking this starts in the middle of the night? We'll pop it in the newsletter if it comes out in time - may be an interested student or keen professional.

might interest @WANADAFYI ??

WANADA’s Understanding Alcohol and Other Drug Lived and Living Experience Leadership Project report offers recommendations and suggested actions for organisations, funders, and others working to strengthen lived and living experience leadership. wanada.org.au/wp-content/upl…

Great to have AADC CEO Melanie Walker on the program for the WA Alcohol and other Drug Conference 2025, taking place 5-7 March in Walyalup / Fremantle.

@NDARCNEWS Congratulations!

Congratulations to NDARC researcher Rebecca McKetin on her recent promotion to Professor. She completed her PhD at the Centre over 20 years ago and has worked on many projects since then with a focus on methamphetamine. Professor McKetin has made significant contributions to NDARC, including as acting deputy director in 2023, and currently leads an impressive research program into stimulant use epidemiology and interventions.

WANADA has welcomed a WA Labor commitment of $12.4 million for a residential rehabilitation and withdrawal centre in the Great Southern. Media statement at: wanada.org.au/wp-content/upl…

Best wishes for the festive season and 2025 from all of us here at WANADA. We'll be back in the office on 6 January, ready for a full year ahead.

Abstract submissions for the WA Alcohol and Other Drug Conference 2025 close 5pm, Friday 13 December 2024 - Don't miss out. For more information, please visit the conference abstracts page at: wanada.org.au/conference-202…

Regional alcohol and other drug service representatives met at WANADA’s Regional Rural and Remote Managers Forum in Perth and online over the last two days. WANADA thanks all participants for their generous contribution to the forum and we look forward to hearing more.

Keen to hear recent findings from drug checking services across Australia at the next @NDRIau webinar - 27 November at 11am (WST).

Great to see Steve Papadopoulos, (Prevention Services Manager, Holyoake) and Peta Gava (Overdose Prevention And Peer Naloxone, Peer Based Harm Reduction WA) presenting during the Peer Workforce session at #APSAD2024 in Canberra today.

WANADA and our sector partners are excited to be hosting the WA Alcohol and Other Drug Excellence Awards 2025. Nominate now: wanada.org.au/conference-202…

WANADA will be providing feedback on the WA Mental Health, Alcohol and other Drug Strategy 2025-20230 discussion paper with input from our members. Find out more about how you can offer your feedback to the WA Mental Health Commission at: mhc.wa.gov.au/about-us/major…

WANADA is pleased to be working in partnership with @NDRIau for the NDRI Research Symposium, which will precede the WA Alcohol and other Drug Conference 2025. Participants who attend both events will receive a 10% discount on the registration fee for the NDRI Symposium.

Secure your place for the WA Alcohol and Other Drug Conference 2025, 5–7 March, Walyalup/Fremantle. Reduced rates for WANADA members / early birds. Discount on registration for the @NDRIau Symposium. Early birds close 16 November 2024. Visit: wanada.org.au/conference-202…