Would you like to demonstrate the impact of your service or program in the mental health and AOD sectors? Do you have innovative concepts that could lead to better outcomes for mental health and AOD service users? MHCC and NADA members are invited to apply for the CMHDARN Innovation and
Counterfeit alprazolam contains other harmful drugsThere have been increasing reports of counterfeit alprazolam products found around Australia. At the same time, NSW Poisons Information Centre alprazolam overdose consultations have doubled. Most counterfeit tablets do not contain alprazolam, instead they contain etizolam, other benzodiazepines or other drugs which can be more
Funding advocacy NADA has been actively advocating for funding support for our membership across two critical issues. Firstly, NADA members will be aware of the COVID-19 impact survey we have recently conducted across our sector. This resulted in identifying the major barriers and costs associated with implementing changes to service
Update to COVID-19 screening questions for staff, visitors and clients The Ministry of Health last night advised that the following question should be added to staff, client and visitor COVID-19 screening: Have you travelled to Melbourne in the last 14 days? If yes: For staff: assess the person for symptoms
25 June 2020ADARRN (Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol Residential Rehabilitation Network) is a group of Aboriginal Community Controlled Drug and Alcohol Residential Rehabilitation programs across Australia. ADARNN Board Member, Allan Bennett, who is also the CEO of Orana Haven in Brewarrina (Western NSW), says, “Governments have been telling us what to
NADA is excited to release the final COVID-19 episodes of Well Beings,our short-animation series with practical, science backed tips and tricks to reduce stress and enhance health and wellbeing. This makes four in the limited series: Tips to protect your mental health when working from home during COVID-19 Tips to
The ‘Alcohol and Other Drugs Treatment Guidelines for working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People’ resource has been developed to support non-Aboriginal service providers in the AOD sector working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People. While we know that Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations are essential in the
COVID-19 funding opportunities update As members will be aware, the NADA CEO has been nominated the leader for the NSW Ministry of Health’s NGO Community of Practice and a representative on the overarching COVID-19 Clinical Council. To this end, he has led the development of a proposed funding package for
Central to workforce performance are capabilities—the knowledge, skills and attributes that workers must demonstrate to perform their roles effectively. Developed for, and with input from those who work in the AOD sector, the Workforce Capability Framework: Core capabilities for the NSW non government alcohol and other drugs sector (the Framework)
NADA is pleased to launch the following resources to support AOD workers during these challenging times: Coping with stress and uncertainty during COVID-19 Feeling overwhelmed and on edge in the wake of COVID-19? You’re not alone. As difficult as this situation is—and as powerless as you might sometimes feel—there are
The Network of Alcohol and other Drugs Agencies (NADA) is the peak organisation for non-government alcohol and other drug services in NSW.
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