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NADA launches ‘The alcohol and other drugs treatment guidelines for working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’

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

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Sector watch: May 2020

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

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NADA launches the ‘Workforce capability framework’

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)

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NADA/UoW PhD scholarship opportunity

The Health Psychology Research Group and the Network of Alcohol and Other Drugs Agencies (NADA) are currently seeking a person who would like to complete a PhD in the School of Psychology at the University of Wollongong. We are keen to support a person to apply for the UOW Matching

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COVID-19 frequently asked questions

This page will be continually updated. Last update: 10.1.22 For general advice, visit the NSW Health frequently asked questions (FAQs) page here. In addition to our dedicated coronavirus news and resources for managers and leaders and frontline workers and their clients, NADA will maintain a collation of members’ FAQs.  

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Online training grants

While we can no longer gather in person for training, have you considered what training is available online? Would a grant help you to upskill you and/or your colleagues? The Online Training Grants program has been developed by NADA in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. With the physical-distancing rules preventing

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Navigating a crisis: Conversations of change

The Victorian Alcohol and Drug Association (VAADA) is currently interviewing a broad range of people within the AOD sector in Victoria, interstate and also across other related community sectors, regarding their responses to the current crisis. The aim of this is two-fold—to create a greater sense of connection and support

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NGO service development grants: Round 2

Have you been working on adapting your service delivery to respond to COVID-19? Would a grant help you to develop, document and evaluate these changes? The Service Development Grants: Round 2 is now open and we are encouraging services to apply for a grant that will support their service delivery

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Sector watch: April 2020

COVID-19 update Responding to an immediate COVID-19 issue If you require urgent advice regarding a COVID-19 infection, please contact 1300 066 055. They will direct you to your local Public Health Unit. If the matter is not urgent contact your contract manager and/or NADA. AOD service availability As you would

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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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