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 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
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.
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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