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 […]
Call for expressions of interest: Pilot site for the CALD audit project
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]
