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NADA Conference 2021 draft program is now available

It’s a jam-packed schedule—we’re excited! See what’s in-store, and you’ll be too! In person tickets are selling fast. Buy before 9 April, don’t miss out! See the draft program.

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the non-government alcohol and other drug sector: future implications

The Drug Policy Modelling Program (DPMP) at the University of New South Wales has released a report on ‘The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the non-government alcohol and other drug sector: future implications’. NADA commissioned DPMP to undertake the study to explore the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on

NADA Data and Research Advisory Group: Expressions of interest open

NADA is pleased to announce the call for expressions of interest to become part of the Data and Research Advisory Group. The Data and Research Advisory Group is being formed to provide a forum for data-related issues specific to the non-government AOD sector. We aim to recruit advisory group members

Applications closing soon: AOD Awards for the NSW Non Government Sector

Promote your service. Recognise staff’s work. Applications closing soonApplications close in one week for the 2021 AOD Awards for the NSW Non Government Sector. The awards acknowledge the significant contribution of the sector in preventing and reducing alcohol and other drug related harms across NSW communities through leadership, program design

Apply for a scholarship to attend the NADA Conference 2021

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 2021! There are two types of scholarships: Consumer scholarship (five available)

AOD Awards for the NSW Non Government Sector: Apply now!

Promote your service. Recognise staff’s work. Applications are openNADA invites applications for the 2021 AOD Awards for the NSW Non Government Sector. The awards acknowledge the significant contribution of the sector in preventing and reducing alcohol and other drug related harms across NSW communities through leadership, program design and delivery,

Expressions of interest: Participate in NADA’s consumer engagement project

Help your organisation gauge their level of consumer engagement and provide support on how to improve existing mechanisms and/or develop new ones. Whether it is a program you wish to evaluate or the organisation, this project will build the capacity of your service in providing meaningful consumer participation. Download more

Advocate: CEO report

As we come to the end of 2020, we reflect on the year we’ve had. Bushfires, COVID-19, and the departure of long serving NADA CEO, Mr Larry Pierce. Larry has been instrumental in putting NADA in the position we are today, and I feel privileged to take over in representing

Apply for a NADA training grant

Our first round of training grants for 2021 are now open. If you are planning to undertake training January and June 2021, please apply online now. We encourage applications for prioritised services and training courses (as outlined in the FAQ section of the application form), and additionally, from member organisations

Mission Australia’s Youth Survey Report 2020

A key issue for those working in the AOD treatment sector are the difficulties that clients have in accessing treatment, staying engaged with treatment, and maintaining their positive outcomes in the post-treatment period.

Media enquiries

The Network of Alcohol and other Drugs Agencies (NADA) is the peak organisation for non-government alcohol and other drug services in NSW.

Advocacy is one of our primary roles. To see our policy and advocacy updates, click here.

We provide expert commentary on alcohol and other drug issues, policy and research. We also speak to the needs of our membership in delivering effective and evidence based services to the communities they serve.

For media enquiries, please contact:

Dr Robert Stirling
Chief Executive Officer
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Phone 0421 647 099