About CMHDARN The Community Mental Health Drug and Alcohol Research Network (CMHDARN), is a partnership project between the Mental Health Coordinating Council (MHCC), the Network of Alcohol and other Drug Agencies (NADA) and the Mental Health Commission of NSW (MHC), which has developed several cross sector initiatives over the last
The State and Territory Alcohol and other Drug Peaks Network (the Network) welcomes the funding for alcohol and other drug treatment announced by the Prime Minister and Minister for Health on 12 December 2018 as part of the Liberal and Nationals’ Government commitment to improving the health of the Australian
We welcome our members to this, our 40th anniversary annual report. As an organisation NADA has continued to grow, and to further refine our role as the peak body for the non government alcohol and other drugs sector in NSW. We believe it is important to celebrate this milestone—recognising all
The Community Mental Health Drug and Alcohol Research Network (CMHDARN) invites staff from Mental Health Coordinating Council (MHCC) and the Network of Alcohol and Other Drugs Agencies (NADA) member organisations to apply as a mentee with the CMHDARN Community Research Mentoring Program. The program aims to: increase mentee confidence, knowledge
As reported at the NADA Annual General Meeting on 19 November 2018, there is a vacant role on the NADA Board of Directors. In line with section 5.4 of the NADA Constitution, the NADA board is looking to fill the casual vacancy and is seeking expressions of interest from a
The linked Communique #3 provides an update to work being undertaken by the Ministry of Health Alcohol and Other Drug Branch, Local Health Districts (LHDs) and contracted non-government organisations (NGOs) on improving contractual arrangements for the delivery of alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment services. Please contact the Ministry or
By Jacqueline MaleySydney Morning Herald: November 8, 2018 When Danielle’s* son David* went into a long-term rehabilitation centre to address his severe alcoholism, she believed he had already lost everything there was to lose: his job, his marriage, his home and his health. Luckily, David was caught by the welfare safety
The Local Drug Action Team program supports communities to work together to prevent and minimise the harm caused by alcohol and other drugs. Applications to join the LDAT program are now open. Any organisations and community groups interested in joining the Program, should submit their online application by no later
Welfare reform changes NADA has been working with the AOD Peaks Network to advocate on behalf of our members about the impact of recent changes to welfare payments for clients accessing treatment. The key issues were communicated at a recent meeting with the Department of Social Services, the Department of
You are invited to submit an expression of interest for the latest CMHDARN research mental health and alcohol and other drugs seeding grants. These grants provide the opportunity for organisations to conduct a research project that can contribute to an understanding of best practice in relation to any aspect of
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.
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NADA proudly acknowledges the Gadigal and Birrabirragal people as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which our office stands and the waterways we view. We extend this acknowledgement to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past, present and future.
NADA has award level accreditation under the Australian Services Excellence Standards (ASES) a quality framework certified by Quality Innovation and Performance (QIP).
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