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. […]
HALTS worksheet
The use of the acronym HALTS is a useful tool in relapse prevention work. HALTS stands for: Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired, Sick, Stressed. It has recently expanded to include Sensitive or Sensory for people with increased sensory sensitives such as to noise, taste and touch following detox. This is a relapse prevention tool which can […]
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 […]
NADA consumer advisory group
NADA is committed to the active and meaningful involvement of consumer representatives to inform our activities. We know the value of the consumer voice, so we support and promote consumer representation and engagement within NADA member organisations. We recognise the need for leadership and direction from the NADA Consumer Advisory Group. The Consumer Advisory Group […]
Announcement of the 2023 NGO Service Development Grant Program outcomes
NADA and the Ministry of Health NSW would like to thank all applicants for the NGO Service Development Grant Program. NADA received a range of applications for important infrastructure projects and the Selection Committee noted the high calibre of applications across all three categories. Applications were received from a wide range of NGO AOD services […]
CMHDARN innovation and evaluation grant
Applications now open until November 10 Would you like to demonstrate the impact of your service or program in the mental health and alcohol and other drugs sectors? Do you have innovative concepts that could lead to better outcomes for mental health and AOD service users? Demonstrate leadership and break new ground. APPLY TODAY MHCC […]
NADA Innovate RAP 2023-2025
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 outlines the practical actions that we will take to help build strong relationships between people within and outside First Nations communities. RAPs set out timelines and deliverables for organisations to support the […]
Assessing CALD community inclusion in AOD services
This project aimed to evaluate a joint initiative developed between NADA and the former, Drug and Alcohol Multicultural Education Centre (DAMEC), within NSW non-government AOD treatment services. This initiative aimed to optimise the experiences of culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) clients in mainstream AOD treatment services in NSW. An audit tool (a structured organisational tool […]
