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Rural and Regional AOD Workforce Snapshot
- March 23, 2026
- Posted by: Trudi Jordan
- Category: ENEWS
No CommentsIn 2025, VAADA conducted its second Victorian AOD Workforce Survey, with more than 480 workers sharing their insights and experiences. The full report is available here. Today, we’re releasing a detailed -
VAADA Monthly Newsletter | Edition 37 | March 2026
- March 5, 2026
- Posted by: Trudi Jordan
- Category: Monthly Newsletter
Welcome to the latest edition of the VAADA Newsletter! Our latest Monthly Newsletter is now live, showcasing what's been happening at VAADA, updates in the family violence and workforce spaces -
Drug Advisory | Toxic Alkaloid Poppies
- February 23, 2026
- Posted by: Trudi Jordan
- Category: ENEWS
⚠️ DRUG ADVISORY - TOXIC ALKALOID POPPIES ⚠️ A significant quantity of toxic alkaloid poppy plant ‘heads’ grown for the pharmaceutical industry has been stolen from a property in Victoria. -
VAADA Member News | February 2026 | Edition 7
- February 19, 2026
- Posted by: Trudi Jordan
- Category: Monthly Newsletter
VAADA Member News: A dedicated space for sharing sector voices, updates and initiatives from our members. 📣 In this month’s edition of the VAADA Member News, you'll find...🌟 Member Spotlight -
VAADA Monthly Newsletter | Edition 36 | February 2026
- February 5, 2026
- Posted by: Trudi Jordan
- Category: Monthly Newsletter
Welcome to the latest edition of the VAADA Newsletter! In this month's edition you'll find... VAADA Board Update AOD Leadership Accelerator Program confirmed for 2026 Join the webinar to hear -
Submission | Inquiry into the relationship between Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence and Suicide
- February 4, 2026
- Posted by: Trudi Jordan
- Category: ENEWS
VAADA welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the Parliamentary Inquiry into the relationship between domestic, family and sexual violence (DFSV) and suicide. As Victoria’s peak body for alcohol and other drug (AOD) -
Statement | Partnerships Addressing Disadvantage
- February 2, 2026
- Posted by: Trudi Jordan
- Category: ENEWS
The Victorian Alcohol & Drug Association (VAADA) is delighted that the Department of Treasury and Finance has chosen Young People Requiring Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Treatment with Multiple and -
VAADA Member News | December 2025 | Edition 6
- December 18, 2025
- Posted by: Trudi Jordan
- Category: Monthly Newsletter
VAADA Member News: A dedicated space for sharing sector voices, updates and initiatives from our members. 📣 In this month’s edition of the VAADA Member News, you'll find...🌟 Member Spotlight -
VAADA Confirms Executive Office Bearers and Board Appointments for the Year Ahead
- December 16, 2025
- Posted by: Trudi Jordan
- Category: ENEWS
The Board of the Victorian Alcohol and Drug Association (VAADA) has appointed its Executive Office Bearers for the next 12 months. I’m grateful for the opportunity to continue as President, -
Sign the Petition | VAADA joins chorus to retain VicHealth
- December 8, 2025
- Posted by: Caitlyn Wilson
- Category: ENEWS
The Victorian Government has received bad advice from the Silver Review recommending the abolition of VicHealth and the transfer of its functions into the Department of Health. VicHealth is an