As part of the suite of health initiatives from the NSW Government Response to the Special Commission of Inquiry into the Drug Ice (Ice Inquiry), the Ministry of Health has released new grant opportunities for NGOs and Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs) to expand access to AOD services. AOD post-custodial support grants This grant […]
Nominations extended: AOD Awards for the Non-government Sector
Strap yourselves in, take a deep breath, we’re hurtling towards the finish line! We know it has been a busy year. Did you run out of time to nominate for the awards? We got you! We have extended the deadline. Promote your service. Recognise the work of staff. Nominations are open for the 2023 AOD […]
Shaping great work experiences
If AOD organisations give attention to the growth, wellbeing and overall work experience of their people, the workforce is more motivated, intents to stay, and performs better. NADA, together with VAADA and Curtin University conducted a study into the various elements that comprise your total work experience. This is understood a system of influences and […]
The Research Capacity Study: NGO services report
Building research capacity across the AOD sector is crucial for maintaining and improving both the quality of care and the outcomes for people accessing treatment and support. NADA partnered with the NSW Drug and Alcohol Clinical Research and Improvement Network (DACRIN) and the Centre for Alcohol and other Drugs, NSW Ministry of Health, to […]
NADA position paper: Measuring performance of NSW non-government alcohol and other drugs treatment services
NADA has developed a position paper on measuring performance of NSW non-government alcohol and other drug treatment services. Click here. The paper has been developed based on extensive research, led by NADA, which is documented in two peer-review publications and thesis. The research involved the significant engagement of NSW NGO AOD treatment providers, service users […]
Conference scholarship
Apply for a scholarship Be informed with new ideas, engage with the evidence base and network with delegates from across NSW, the broader Australian AOD treatment sector and other health and human services. Apply now for your chance to attend the NADA Conference 2023! Scholarships All scholarship recipients will be awarded with their choice of […]
2023 NSW state election issues paper
Ahead of the NSW state election, NADA developed an issues paper to seek commitment from candidates to share our vision for a sustainable and responsive non government alcohol and other drugs sector. Key issues Develop and implement a whole-of-government alcohol and other drugs strategy Improve access to alcohol and other drug treatment Attract and develop […]
NSW Agency for Clinical Innovation: Apply for a research grant
Applications open for 2023–24 research grant scheme The NSW Agency for Clinical Innovation invite applications for their 2023–24 grant round. Projects funded will focus on: supporting early-career researchers rural and regional health trauma and critical care. More about applying for a grant
Pride Foundation Australia’s 2023 large grant round
Pride Foundation Australia has a new grant round to a total value of $50,000, focusing on reducing harm from AOD for LGBTIQA+ people in Australia. This is in recognition that a disproportionate number of LGBTIQA+ people are affected by harmful AOD use and that there is a benefit in providing culturally inclusive health promotion, support […]
Abstracts submissions extended for the NADA Conference 2023
Welcome to 2023 We hope you had an enjoyable and restorative festive season. Due to popular demand, NADA extended the abstracts deadline by a week for the NADA Conference. Abstracts are now closed. What an amazing effort! Thank you for all your submissions. See the conference website.
