Expressions of interest are now open to NADA members in the Central and Eastern Sydney PHN (CESPHN) and South Eastern NSW PHN (Coordinare) catchment areas to participate as a pilot site to the CALD Audit project. The CALD audit project is a2 pilot project that will develop, implement, and evaluate an auditing tool and process […]
Peer worker community of practice
About the community of practice There is a lot of research that supports the value of people working from a space of using their living/lived experience, and also in involving consumer representatives in all areas across the AOD sector. Improvement in health and wellbeing outcomes and assisting better access and engagement in services and treatment […]
Impact of mandatory vaccination on the workforce
In late October 2021, the Network of Alcohol and other Drugs Agencies (NADA) surveyed its members to understand the impact of mandatory vaccination as a result of the NSW Government Public Health Order and other government policy on the NSW non government alcohol and other drugs workforce. Download the brief [PDF]
Call for expressions of interest: NADA Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group
Use your skills and experience to support reconciliation within the AOD sector As the peak body for non government AOD services in NSW, NADA is committed to reconciliation. Our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) for 2023-2025 will outline the practical actions that we will take to help build strong relationships between people within and […]
Apply for a grant from the Social Sector Support Fund
The Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) is administering the $50 million Social Sector Support Fund (Support Fund). The Support Fund’s Open Applications grant will help organisations to remain viable and meet increased demand for services during COVID-19 outbreaks and recovery. Applications close at 11:59 pm Sunday 28 November. Open Applications are being accepted from […]
Request for tender: Youth frontiers program
The Department of Communities and Justice requires the services of non government organisations to deliver the Youth Frontiers Program, a youth mentoring program. Request for tender ends 10 December 2021. See this page for more http://www.tenders.nsw.gov.au/?c=EA61E98D
Request for tender: Provision of community based alcohol and other drug treatment services
The Department of Veterans’ Affairs has released a request for tender (RFT) for the ‘Provision of community based alcohol and other drug treatment services’ (AOD-21). The RFT reference is AOD-21 and is available for download on AusTender at www.tenders.gov.au. This RFT will close at 2:00pm (AEDT) on 7 December 2021. Any questions regarding this RFT […]
Media release: Alcohol and other drugs services in crisis amid COVID-19 related spikes in demand
21 October 2021: Alcohol and other drugs services across NSW are facing a ‘perfect storm’ amid the pandemic with surging demand, rising costs, reduced capacity and a stretched and near-broken workforce, the Network of Alcohol and Other Drugs Agencies (NADA) has warned. While the NSW Government has significantly boosted funding to mental health services, at […]
Sector watch: October 2021
Vaccination of NGO healthcare workers The most up-to-date information is the NSW Health website here, along with a frequently asked questions (FAQ) page, which will be updated regularly. Did you miss the legal Q&A webinar for health funded NGOs? The meeting recording is here. Justice Connect, Not-for-profit Law has a number of resources on vaccination […]
IMPORTANT WEBINAR: NSW Health NGOs and mandatory COVID-19 vaccine directions
7 October, 11am–11.45am, online NADA has provided Justice Connect with a range of legal questions that members are seeking advice on. We encourage members to register to attend—if you’re not available you should still register as you will receive a link to the recording of the webinar. Click here to register. Do you […]
