Using evidence to improve and deliver the best possible AOD services is widely acknowledged as good practice. Join us for this webinar to understand how you can also use evidence to optimally lead your staff and organisation. There is a science to how we attract, retain, develop, and motivate employees and volunteers. NADA and VAADA […]
Working with diversity in AOD settings: resource launch with contributors (AUSLAN interpreted)
How can AOD services become more inclusive for older people, Aboriginal communities, sexuality diverse people, and culturally and linguistically diverse communities? Panellists with lived experience of accessing AOD services from these communities responded to two important questions in this webinar. Firstly, they responded to the query: ‘what are the barriers to AOD treatment for your […]
NGO Community of Practice: Update on COVID 19 issues for NSW Health funded NGOs
This is a video recording of the NGO Community of Practice webinar held in August 2021. It provides an update on COVID-19 issues for NSW Health funded NGOs, and includes a Q&A with Dr Fizzell, Senior Medical Advisor, NSW Ministry of Health.
AOD 101
Brush up on your AOD basics with this foundational webinar series on the range of substances used by people in the community. Approached from a harm reduction perspective, each webinar will refresh your knowledge and/or give you new information about emerging drugs. Join expert trainer and key figure in the AOD education and research sector […]
National Reconciliation Week: Supporting the Aboriginal Workforce in the AOD sector
The theme for 2021 is a call to action for all of us to collaborate, support and walk the walk when it comes to reconciliation. One of the key things we can all do in the AOD sector is to grow and support the Aboriginal workforce. Join members of the Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol Network […]
International Women’s Day 2021
This panel discussion explores the approaches, resources and experiences of women accessing specialist AOD treatment in NSW from women who provide treatment. We will Choose To Challenge the current status quo around treatment provision to women and celebrate International Women’s Day. Facilitators Dr Suzie Hudson with special guests – Michelle Ridley (Clinical Program Manager, NADA) […]
Dried Blood Spot DBS testing – new ways for hep C testing and treatment
Hepatitis C screening is part and parcel of the work we do in the non-government AOD sector. How can we support our clients to get tested and treated for hep C while they’re engaging in our service? Dried Blood Spot (DBS) testing is a new program that offers an easy, self-sampling option for anyone wishing […]
Better practice: performance management, evaluation, benchmarking
Enhancing performance management How do you link theory with practice to ensure the interventions you are delivering are achieving your organisation’s desired outcomes? Watch this video to be introduced to performance management processes and key concepts in performance management. You will also be introduced to tools that will enable you to reflect, plan and […]
