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NADA’s new eLearning platform

Launched at the NADA Conference 2018, NADA’s new eLearning platform enables workers to access training at a time and place that suits them. Two courses have now been been uploaded. Complex needs capable NADA has translated the Complex needs capable resource into a free eLearning course to increase reach and

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Non government AOD performance indicator resources

From 1 July 2018, non government organisations contracted by NSW Health to provide alcohol and other drug treatment services will have five core performance indicators included in contracts. Organisations may already be reporting against these or similar indicators; standard wording and application will ensure consistency and a streamlined approach. NSW

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CMHDARN: apply for a research mentor

Are you considering a research or sector development project and would like a mentor to support the development of your idea? The CMHDARN Community Research Mentoring Program supports workers from MHCC and NADA member organisations who have an interest in developing their research knowledge and skills with academic mentor support.

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CMHDARN seeding grants: expression of interest

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

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Media release: AOD Awards for the NSW Non Government Sector

Congratulations to the 2018 winners The Network of Alcohol and other Drug Agencies (NADA), the peak organisation for the non government alcohol and other drugs sector in NSW, would like to congratulate the winners of the third biennial AOD Awards for the NSW Non Government Sector. The awards were presented

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NADA Conference: start planning your days

NADA Conference 2018 is coming soon! Your day will be filled with keynotes, panel discussions, exciting presentations and workshops. Start planning your days: download the final program. Conference streams include: withdrawal management, integrated approaches to treatment, client outcomes and more.Learn from our keynotes, including: the impact of decriminalisation on integrated

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Apply for training grants

We are pleased to announce that the next round of the NADA ‘Workforce development training grants’ program is now open for applications. Current financial members of NADA are invited to apply for funds to support training attendance during the July—December 2018 period. Grants accessible Individual training grants up to $450

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Sector watch update: May 2018

NSW Ministry of Health: NGO Contracting Working Group NADA has been working with the NSW Ministry of Health’s Alcohol and other Drugs (AOD) Branch on the new NGO contract and performance management process. As members are aware, the Ministry will be moving to a new contract system for the management

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New resource: Language matters

Language is powerful-especially when discussing alcohol and other drugs (AOD) and the people who use them.Language matters, a new resource developed by NADA and NUAA, encourages workers to move away from outdated terms like ‘drug user’ and ‘addict’ which stigmatise people who use drugs.Larry Pierce, CEO of NADA, says: “We

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Draft program and pre-conference workshops

Draft program Start planning your day with the draft program for the NADA Conference 2018. This conference will be filled with keynotes, panel discussions, exciting presentations and workshops. Registrations close 25 May. Pre-conference workshops NADA invites members and delegates of the NADA Conference 2018 to attend these free one-day workshops.

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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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