This framework sets a nationally consistent quality benchmark for providers of AOD treatment services. It includes strong clinical governance requirements and a list of accreditation standards that AOD specialist treatment service providers must meet. The framework includes a transition period of three years. During this time treatment service providers must
Promote your service. Recognise staff’s work.Weave Youth and Community Services won the ‘Excellence in treatment’ award in 2016. 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
The Special Commission of Inquiry into the Drug ‘Ice’ update On Tuesday 28 January 2020, the final report of the NSW Special Commission of Inquiry into the Drug ‘Ice’, was presented to the NSW Premier and the NSW Governor by the Commissioner, Professor Dan Howard SC. At this stage, the
The team at NADA would like to acknowledge all those affected by the bushfires. We understand this is an extremely difficult and stressful time for many people and communities who’ve been directly or indirectly affected. Many of our member organisations are providing services and support to people affected by the
Non Government Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) organisations, who are funded by NSW Health to provide AOD treatment services in NSW, applied for funding under the NGO Service Development Grant Program: Round 1 in 2019. The program has been devised for eligible organisations to undertake short-term projects that will support
This edition of the Advocate [PDF] explores the theme emotions, a topic that is central to the AOD field; I would like to consider this topic at the broader social and policy level. I am pleased to note that in a recent series published in The Lancet, researchers from the
NADA invites abstract submissions for oral papers, workshops, panel presentations and poster presentations for the NADA Conference 2020: Enhancing connections, to be held on 4–5 June in Sydney. This is an opportunity for you to showcase your innovative practice and research addressing the diverse needs of people accessing AOD services.
Join us at NADA Conference 2020: Enhancing connections, to be held on 4–5 June in Sydney. This conference will attract delegates from across NSW, the broader Australian alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment sector and other health and human services.
The linked communique #5 provides an update to work being undertaken by the Ministry of Health Alcohol and Other Drug Branch, Local Health Districts and contracted non government organisations on improving contractual arrangements for the delivery of AOD treatment services. NSW Health and NGO Alcohol and Other Drug Partnership Communique
Aurora provides grants to organisations seeking funding for projects specifically targeting and supporting gender and sexually diverse people. Funding grants of up to $7,500 are available. Apply now.
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