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
Applications open for 2023–24 research grant scheme The NSW Agency for Clinical Innovation invite applications for their 2023–24 grant round. Projects funded will focus on: supporting early-career researchers rural and regional health trauma and critical care. More about applying for a grant
Pride Foundation Australia has a new grant round to a total value of $50,000, focusing on reducing harm from AOD for LGBTIQA+ people in Australia. This is in recognition that a disproportionate number of LGBTIQA+ people are affected by harmful AOD use and that there is a benefit in providing
Welcome to 2023 We hope you had an enjoyable and restorative festive season. Due to popular demand, NADA extended the abstracts deadline by a week for the NADA Conference. Abstracts are now closed. What an amazing effort! Thank you for all your submissions. See the conference website.
As 2022 comes to a close, NADA would like to acknowledge the incredible work of the non government alcohol and other drugs sector. You have continued to make an important difference in the lives of people seeking support, during yet another challenging year. Thank you for demonstrating your professionalism, compassion
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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