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Professional development, information and support during COVID-19

NADA will be continuing to provide quality information and support to our members during this challenging time. This includes free webinars on a variety of AOD-sector related topics on a fortnightly basis on Tuesdays, along with tailored information to keep you connected and up-to-date, despite the current adjustments being made

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Sector watch: March 2020

COVID-19 update Funding continuityBoth levels of government have assured us that there will be no impact to members’ funding should you need to adjust the way you deliver services, or cease them, due to the impact of COVID-19. We encourage members to notify your contract managers of any major changes

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COVID-19 news and resources

Page last updated: 4 July 2022Members’ frequently asked questions   Stay up to date NSW Health COVID home page Click here NSW Health COVID-19 vaccination in NSW Click here Australian Government COVID-19 home page Click here   News and updates March 2022 COVID-19 healthcare practices in the community – Risk assessment

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We’ve postponed the NADA Conference

The health and wellbeing of our members and their clients, our colleagues, and the greater community is of utmost importance to the staff of the Network of Alcohol and other Drugs Agencies (NADA). The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic affects us all, and NADA is working to respond to this. To help

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REVISED TIMELINE: NGO service development grants: round 2

Due to the pressures on the sector as we start to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, the following timeline for submissions and projects to Round 2 of the NGO Sector Development Grants has been revised as per the table below. Apply now Date Milestone 10 February 2020 Grant expressions of

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Advocate: CEO report

This edition of the Advocate [PDF] focuses on the issue of trauma, and there are some very insightful articles contained within, but I would like to take this opportunity to recognise the systemic trauma the AOD sector is experiencing, plus the drivers of this phenomena. But what do I mean

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

Promote your service. Recognise staff’s work.The ACON Rovers won the ‘Excellence in health promotion’ award in 2018. What did winning mean to them? Applications are openNADA invites applications for the 2020 AOD Awards for the NSW Non Government Sector. The awards acknowledge the significant contribution of the sector in preventing

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NADA Conference 2020: Abstracts closing soon

Showcase your innovative practice and research addressing the diverse needs of people accessing AOD services. We encourage workers and services across all sectors to submit an abstract as the focus of this conference is building connections and collaborations. Interactive sessions are encouraged to maximise opportunities for conference participants to exchange

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Media release: ‘Release the final report!’

19 February 2020 The NSW non government alcohol and other drugs (AOD) sector call on the NSW Government to release the final report of the Special Commission of Inquiry into the Drug ‘Ice’ and engage in a dialogue with the sector to progress the recommendations. The NSW peak body for

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NADA Conference 2020: Registrations are open

Register now for the NADA Conference 2020, to be held on 4–5 June in Sydney. Showcasing interventions designed to improve outcomes for clients, this event will inform with new ideas, engage with the evidence base and provide networking opportunities. Early bird ends 31 March 2020. Register now and save

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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.

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:
Robert Stirling
Dr Robert Stirling
Chief Executive Officer
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Phone 0421 647 099