Welcome to VAADA

Welcome to the Victorian Alcohol and Drug Association’s (VAADA) website.

VAADA is the peak body representing Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) services in Victoria; and provides leadership, representation, advocacy and information to both AOD and non AOD related sectors.

VAADA’s purpose is to ensure that the issues for people experiencing the harms associated with alcohol and other drug use and the organisations that support them are well represented in policy and program development and public discussion

Hot Issues
Events
  • Employment Opportunity
    VAADA
     Position Title:Manager-Sector Development
    Employment Type:Permanent Full-time (2 years)
    Background to the Sector Development Project
     Closing Date: C.O.B Monday 6th July 2009
    Competitive salaries will be offered
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  • Workshop for AOD workers on the frontline
    Alcohol and violence project:
    Responding to clients impacted by alcohol-related violence, an integrated approach
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  • “Beyond Addiction: Connections to the Future”
    Drug and Alcohol Nurses of Australasia Conference
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Publications
  • VAADA’s Response to the Victorian Government Discussion Paper on the Forensic Drug Treatment System
    VAADA’s submission examines a number of separate but related issues pertaining to the operation of the forensic drug treatment system.
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  • 2009-2010 State Budget Papers Package
    The package contains a statement from VAADA on the 2009/2010 State Budget, and sections from the 09/10 budget papers, relevant to the Victorian Drug Treatment Sector.
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  • VAADA 2007 2008 Annual Report
    VAADA 2007 2008 Annual Report
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  • Map of Victorian Improved Services
    Follow the link below to locate the Department of Health & Ageing funded Improved Services AOD NGO services in Victoria.
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  • State Budget Submission 2009/10
    Victorian Alcohol & Drug Association (VAADA)State Budget Submission 2009/10
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