NADA have partnered with the Centre for Community Welfare Training (CCWT) to provide an opportunity for NADA members in team leader and manager roles to complete the Nationally recognised Diploma of Leadership and Management (BSB50420). CCWT training is delivered by experienced training professionals in the community sector. Course material is
NADA learning has moved to the Insight portal! Expand your horizons, sharpen your skills and gain knowledge on a diverse range of topics, from family inclusive practice, MERIT, data collection and asking questions on gender and sexuality. Access the modules by creating a free Insight account. Learn more here.
Members will be aware that the NSW Ministry of Health CAOD are seeking feedback on the draft NSW AOD Workforce Strategy [PDF]. NADA were fortunate to be consulted throughout the development of this draft, to ensure it reflects the needs and priorities of the non-government AOD sector. We encourage you
The Network of Alcohol and Other Drugs Agencies (NADA) invites non-government organisations (including Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations) that receive funding from NSW Health to deliver AOD prevention, harm reduction and/or treatment services (via the NSW Ministry of Health or Local Health Districts) to apply for funding under the NGO
If you have training opportunities you would like to pursue between July and December 2023, you can apply for a NADA training grant. These are valid for individual or group training. We encourage applications for prioritised services and training courses, and additionally, from member organisations and staff who have not
15 May 2023 Winners of the fifth biennial AOD Awards for the NSW Non-Government Sector were announced at the award ceremony, held on 12 May, at the International Convention Centre Sydney. The awards acknowledge the significant contribution of the sector in preventing and reducing alcohol and other drug related harms
As part of the suite of health initiatives from the NSW Government Response to the Special Commission of Inquiry into the Drug Ice (Ice Inquiry), the Ministry of Health has released new grant opportunities for NGOs and Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs) to expand access to AOD services. AOD
Strap yourselves in, take a deep breath, we’re hurtling towards the finish line! We know it has been a busy year. Did you run out of time to nominate for the awards? We got you! We have extended the deadline. Promote your service. Recognise the work of staff. Nominations are
NADA has developed a position paper on measuring performance of NSW non-government alcohol and other drug treatment services. Click here. The paper has been developed based on extensive research, led by NADA, which is documented in two peer-review publications and thesis. The research involved the significant engagement of NSW NGO
Ahead of the NSW state election, NADA developed an issues paper to seek commitment from candidates to share our vision for a sustainable and responsive non government alcohol and other drugs sector. Key issues Develop and implement a whole-of-government alcohol and other drugs strategy Improve access to alcohol and other
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.
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