Events

NADA delivers professional development opportunities for people who work in the NSW non-government AOD sector, and increasingly, people working alongside them. In doing so, people accessing AOD services receive high-quality care from competent and collaborative workers.

Training formats include the NADA learning portal, forums, workshops and a biannual conference.

NADA members can attend training free of charge unless otherwise specified. Regional and rural members may be eligible for travel and accommodation support. For more information, check the specific event details.

Nada conference 2025: strength in community
05 Jun 9:00 AM, ICC Sydney

Join us at the NADA Conference 2025, to be held on 5–6 June in Sydney. This conference will attract delegates from across NSW, the broader Australian alcohol and other drug sector and other heal…

A cross-sector forum  in practice: ideas to solutions
25 Mar 9:00 AM, Rydges Newcastle – Ball Room

Date & Time: Tuesday, 25 March 2025 Registrations open at 8:30 AM, with tea and coffee available Event Program: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Lunch and refreshments will be provided. Please ensure all dieta…

Nsw community service industry scheme – a new portable long service leave scheme for the community services sector
27 Mar 1:00 PM, Webinar

Overview The NSW Government is introducing a new portable long service leave scheme for people working in community services in NSW, called the Community Services Industry scheme. This sche…

Nada research and evaluation showcase: an exploration of research in the ngo aod sector
08 Apr 10:00 AM, Online

Overview This 1.5-hour online webinar will highlight research and evaluation projects within the NGO alcohol and other drugs (AOD) sector. The webinar will feature a range of research and evaluation p…

Assessing cyber security webinar
09 Apr 1:00 PM, Online

We invite you to a webinar revealing insights from a report with the New South Wales Council of Social Service (NCOSS) on common cybersecurity gaps in the NFP sector, including a case example from NAD…

Working with men who use domestic, family and sexualised violence in aod service contexts
16 Apr 8:30 AM, NSW Teachers Federation, enter via Mary Street

Two-day Training EventArrival from 8.30am onwards for a 9.15am start with a 4pm finish  Overview Understand the principles and best practice approaches and techniques for working with men accessing …

Inside out: legal education series for aod workers
30 Apr 9:15 AM, NADA Office – Training room

Overview Workshop 1: Criminal Records: Big Picture Assessments This is the first workshop of the ‘Inside Out’ series. If understanding criminal records is one of the requirements of your role, t…

Culturally responsive trauma informed practice training (two days)
01 May 9:00 AM, NSW Teachers Federation

Overview This two-day training will give you foundations for working within a culturally responsive trauma informed framework. Content covers neurobiology, Aboriginal worldviews, trauma informed care …

Self-care for aboriginal aod workers
13 May 9:00 AM, Training will be held in Orange – Venue TBC

Overview This is a one day workshop Exploring additional cultural issues for Aboriginal community workers and identifying strategies to self-manage care within a professional setting.  This training …

Nada pre-conference workshop #2: accidental counsellor
04 Jun 9:30 AM, NSW Teachers Federation

NADA will hold two training sessions for NADA member services prior to the NADA conference for added value for conference participants, particularly for those travelling from out of Sydney Metro…

Nada pre-conference workshop #1: clinical supervision: models and methods
04 Jun 9:30 AM, NSW Teachers Federation

NADA will hold two training sessions for NADA member services prior to the NADA conference for added value for conference participants, particularly for those travelling from out of Sydney Metro a…

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