Do you have a capital project to make the community a better place? Apply for this grant. The ‘Stronger communities grants program’ will be making grants of between $2,500 and $20,000 to community groups in Sydney for projects and equipment. The grant can fund up to 50% of the total project cost; your contribution may […]
Sector watch update: July 2018 (2)
My health record The ‘My health record‘ will provide an online summary of your clients’ personal health information. The record will include things like prescriptions dispensed, test or scan results, immunisations, and medical conditions and treatment. Clinical notes by GPs will not be added. It is important to note that clients can choose what information […]
Celebrating NAIDOC week: Because of her, we can!
The strong Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women are the focus of NAIDOC week 2018 and we would love to hear what you are doing to celebrate their contribution to Australian society and culture. Here at NADA, we will be holding an ‘Aboriginal women in cinema’ movie session and celebrating the incredible contribution Aboriginal community […]
Sector watch update: July 2018
New Centrelink arrangements From 1 July 2018, job seekers will no longer be able to be granted an exemption from their mutual obligation requirements if the reason for the exemption is wholly or predominantly due to drug or alcohol use issues. An exemption suspends a job seeker from the employment service providers’ caseload. Instead, they […]
NADA’s new eLearning platform
Launched at the NADA Conference 2018, NADA’s new eLearning platform enables workers to access training at a time and place that suits them. Two courses have now been been uploaded. Complex needs capable NADA has translated the Complex needs capable resource into a free eLearning course to increase reach and create a sustainable learning pathway […]
Non-government AOD performance indicator resources
From 1 July 2018, non government organisations (NGOs) contracted by NSW Health to provide alcohol and other drug treatment services will have five core performance indicators included in contracts.
Non government AOD performance indicator resources
From 1 July 2018, non government organisations contracted by NSW Health to provide alcohol and other drug treatment services will have five core performance indicators included in contracts. Organisations may already be reporting against these or similar indicators; standard wording and application will ensure consistency and a streamlined approach. NSW Health has developed resources to […]
CMHDARN: apply for a research mentor
Are you considering a research or sector development project and would like a mentor to support the development of your idea? The CMHDARN Community Research Mentoring Program supports workers from MHCC and NADA member organisations who have an interest in developing their research knowledge and skills with academic mentor support. Applications close COB Friday 29 […]
CMHDARN seeding grants: expression of interest
You are invited to submit an expression of interest for the latest CMHDARN research mental health and alcohol and other drugs seeding grants. These grants provide the opportunity for organisations to conduct a research project that can contribute to an understanding of best practice in relation to any aspect of service delivery across the mental […]
Media release: AOD Awards for the NSW Non Government Sector
Congratulations to the 2018 winners The Network of Alcohol and other Drug Agencies (NADA), the peak organisation for the non government alcohol and other drugs sector in NSW, would like to congratulate the winners of the third biennial AOD Awards for the NSW Non Government Sector. The awards were presented as part of the NADA […]
