Access and equity research
A key issue for those working in the AOD treatment sector are the difficulties that clients have in accessing treatment, staying engaged with treatment, and maintaining their positive outcomes in the post-treatment period.
Resources
Supporting the implementation of Key Performance Indicators for NGO AOD services in NSW
Summary reportMeg Grealy and Alison Ritter March 2025 This summary report [PDF] describes findings examining the implementation of NADA Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in the NSW NGO AOD sector as
Outcomes from the Collaborative Connections symposium
Explore the outcomes from MHCC and NADA’s recent symposium on community-managed mental health and AOD services in NSW. Leaders and stakeholders gathered to confront existing service delivery silos, advocating for
Best practice approaches for alcohol and other drug treatment in residential rehabilitation
An evidence check and member consult commissioned by the Network of Alcohol and other Drugs Agencies (NADA) October 2020 The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use
Research showcase
Research in its broadest sense is a contribution to knowledge. The purpose of this bibliography is to showcase the significant contributions to knowledge being made within and across our sectors by members of the Network of Alcohol and Other Drugs Agencies (NADA) and the Mental Health Coordinating Council (MHCC).
NADA Conference 2025 – David Best – Recovery capital, community capital and building inclusive recover cities
Presentation by Professor David Best – Recovery capital, community capital and building inclusive recover cities
NADA Conference 2025 – Dr Tracy Westerman AM
‘How did resilience become lost in comorbidity? Understanding the clinical and cultural complexity of work with Aboriginal clients?’ with Dr Tracy Westerman AM.
Beyond Outcomes – Tools for better treatment experiences
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NADA Conference 2025 – Reducing drug-related harms for all communities – Keynote Panel
Panellists Maureen Steele (NSW Health) Craig Worland (Queensland Health) Tina Taylor (NSW Health) Alison Churchill (Community Restorative Centre) Michael Woodhouse (ACON) Stephanie Stephens (Directions Health Services) Panel facilitator Dr Robert
AOD sector workforce, leaders and managers reports
The AOD sector workforce in NSW: on engagement, learning and wellbeing How does the AOD sector work environment and culture shape the experiences of the NSW workforce? Explore this comprehensive
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