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The Network of Alcohol and other Drugs Agencies (NADA) is the peak organisation for the non-government alcohol and other drugs sector in NSW. We represent 80 organisational members that provide services in over 100 locations across NSW. They provide a broad range of services including health promotion and harm reduction, early intervention, treatment and continuing care programs. Together, we improve the health and wellbeing of people who use, or have used, alcohol and other drugs across the NSW community. Learn more.

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Events

Working with men who use domestic and family violence

17-18 April, Gadigal Country/Surry Hills (hybrid)
This two-day workshop will help practitioners to respond safely and sensitively to clients who use DFV, in ways that minimise collusion with their violence-supporting narratives and beliefs, and that plant seeds for them to take steps towards responsibility for their behaviour. Read more.

Culturally responsive trauma informed practice training

89 May, Gadigal Land, Mercure Sydney
This two-day training will give you foundations for working within a culturally responsive trauma informed framework. Content covers neurobiology, Aboriginal worldviews, trauma informed care and worker wellbeing. Read more.

Inclusive practice for working with people with diverse sexualities, genders, and bodies from refugee backgrounds

9.30am-3.30pm, 22 May, online workshop
Members of NADA networks are invited to this training. Run by STARTTS, this workshop is designed to support workers with their service provision to LGBTQIA+ clients with refugee backgrounds in a general sense, covering topics like LGBTQIA+ definitions, refugee trauma-informed care, and cultural transition. Read more.

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Jobs

MERIT Case Manager/Alcohol & Other Drugs Counsellor

Drug and Alcohol Health Services Inc
Drug and Alcohol Health Services Inc
Applications close: 15 May 2024

Post Custodial Support Program (PCS) Case Manager

Drug and Alcohol Health Services Inc
Drug and Alcohol Health Services Inc
Applications close: 14 May 2024

Manager - AOD Hub

St Vincent's De Paul
New England AOD Hub
Applications close: 29 Apr 2024

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Nurses network

Profile The NADA Nurse’s Network was established in acknowledgment of the growing nursing workforce within the non-government AOD sector. The

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