Indexation to reflect real costs of service delivery The Fair Work Commission introduced a 5.2% increase in the national minimum wage and 4.6% increase in award minimum wage from 1 July 2022. Along with a mandated superannuation increase of 0.5%, these changes come as service providers face other surging costs, skills shortage, and growing demand […]
Media release: People needing alcohol and other drugs services across NSW ignored in the NSW Budget
21 June 2022 After spending in excess of $10 million dollars on a Special Commission of Inquiry into the Drug ‘Ice’, the NSW Government has continued to ignore all 109 recommendations handed down by its own Commissioner. It has been 28 months now since the NSW Government received the recommendations of the Special Commission of […]
NMDS reporting and questions on sex/gender and sexuality in NADAbase
NADA, on behalf of its members, has advocated for the inclusion of Gender and Sexuality Diverse data fields in alcohol and other drugs (AOD) client data since 2016. Collecting this information will improve outcomes for those who identify as Gender and Sexuality Diverse. As such, we are pleased to inform that the new and updated […]
Challenges and opportunities for the non government AOD workforce
In June 2022, NADA prepared an issues paper outlining the pressing concerns facing the non government AOD sector workforce. This paper calls for immediate and collaborative action from key stakeholders and outlines the necessary actions to swiftly support and retain current staff as well as grow a strong and sustainable workforce into the future. It […]
Participate in research: Improving CALD experiences in the AOD sector
The CALD audit project aims to devise, implement and evaluate an auditing process to enhance the cultural inclusion of mainstream AOD treatment services in supporting people from CALD communities accessing treatment. The project is in its implementation and evaluation phase; researchers at UNSW are inviting staff from NADA member services to complete a survey assessing […]
Apply for a NADA training grant—applications close 16 June
If you have training opportunities you would like to pursue between July and December 2022, you can apply for a NADA training grant. These grants provide an opportunity for members to access financial support to participate in individual or group training. We encourage applications for prioritised services and training courses (see the FAQs), and additionally, […]
NADA consumer advisory group
NADA is committed to the active and meaningful involvement of consumer representatives to inform NADA activities. NADA knows the value of the consumer voice and are committed to leading the way in supporting and promoting consumer representation and engagement within its member organisations. NADA recognises to do this we require leadership and direction from the […]
Apply for the CMHDARN innovation and evaluation grant
Would you like to demonstrate the impact of your service or program in the mental health and AOD sectors? Do you have innovative concepts that could lead to better outcomes for mental health and AOD service users? MHCC and NADA members are invited to apply for the ‘CMHDARN innovation and evaluation grant’. This grant supports […]
AOD sector workforce, leaders and managers reports
The AOD sector workforce in NSW: on engagement, learning and wellbeing How does the AOD sector work environment and culture shape the experiences of the NSW workforce? Explore this comprehensive workforce study conducted by Curtin University that shows the positive outcomes on workers when specialist AOD treatment organisations pay attention to workplace growth, wellbeing and […]
In the news: Open letter to Minister for Health, Greg Hunt
NADA, alongside other state, territory and national AOD peaks are urging the Federal Government to guarantee $60 million annual funding for the National Ice Action Strategy, which is due to expire at the end of June. We have written an open letter to Health Minister Greg Hunt [PDF], warning him that the failure to guarantee […]
