ProfileThe NADA Nurse’s Network was established in acknowledgment of the growing nursing workforce within the non-government AOD sector. The group is comprised of nurses working within NADA member services, as well as relevant stakeholders and NADA staff. Purpose The network: • strengthens and maintains relationships between non-government services who are providing nursing support • facilitates collaboration […]
Apply now: Improving health outcomes for priority populations of women and girls
This grant opportunity supports innovative approaches to trialling new initiatives, or expanding existing health promotion activities that focus on improving health literacy, reducing risk, and improving health outcomes within priority population groups. Closing date: 2pm, 16 February 2024. Learn more.
Apply now: National Justice Reinvestment Program – Round 2
The National Justice Reinvestment Program aims to reduce contact with the criminal justice system and incarceration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults and young people through support for place-based and community-led justice reinvestment initiatives across Australia. Learn more. Closing date: 10 September 2024
Announcement of the NGO Research and Evaluation Capacity Building Grants Program outcome
NADA and the NSW Ministry of Health would like to thank all applicants of the NGO Research and Evaluation Capacity Building Grants. All applications demonstrated a keen desire to improve the capacity for research and evaluation in the NGO AOD sector. The Selection Committee made special note of the high calibre of applications received. Overall, […]
Expression of interest: Diploma of Leadership and Management
Applications have closed and all places allocated. NADA have partnered with the Centre for Community Welfare Training (CCWT) to deliver the nationally recognised Diploma of Leadership and Management (BSB50420) to NADA members in team leader and manager roles. CCWT training is delivered by experienced community sector trainers with course material that has been tailored through […]
How the upcoming NSW Drug Summit can deliver better outcomes for individuals, families and the community
NADA supports bold and innovative reform to improve the health and wellbeing of people who use, or have used, drugs across the NSW community. We want to see individual and community outcomes at the centre of the reform agenda, and decisive action to address the current barriers to equitable health outcomes for people who use […]
EOI to participate in research: AOD treatment needs of CALD communities
NDARC, Odyssey House NSW and NADA are conducting a research project on preferences for AOD treatment services among CALD communities. The project findings will support services to provide treatment options that meet the needs and preferences of CALD people. Is your service based in Western or Southwestern Sydney? We are seeking assistance to identify clients […]
NGO service development grants–Round 2
Applications are now open! The Network of Alcohol and Other Drugs Agencies (NADA) invites current financial members of NADA and/or non-government organisations that receive government funding (NSW or Commonwealth) to provide alcohol and other drugs (AOD) prevention, harm reduction and/or treatment services in NSW to apply for funding under the NGO Service Development Grant Program. […]
Expression of interest: AOD skill set training
Are you new to the AOD sector and/or haven’t had the opportunity to complete specific recognised training to support your role? NADA is pleased to announce that funded places are available in the Alcohol and Other Drugs Skill Set (CHCSS00093). Download course information [PDF] This skill set is considered foundational training for those in frontline […]
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. Benefits include improvements in health and wellbeing outcomes, and access to, and engagement in, services and […]