Victoria’s peak body representing Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) services.

Over the past year, the VAADA team has remained committed to addressing a disjointed and at times, fragmented service system. We have chosen to drive our efforts to advocate for meaningful reform and enhanced service delivery around access to treatment, data gaps, workforce sustainability, funding and the integration of intersecting systems of care.

VAADA is pleased to present its 2025 State Budget Submission Fixing the Foundations, which offers a range of solutions to address enduring challenges with the AOD service system in Victoria, that meet growing demand for treatment and support, and which can respond to new and emerging threats to community wellbeing.

Following a referral from the Minister for Health and Aged Care, the Hon Mark Butler MP, on 22 August 2024 the House Standing Committee on Health, Aged Care and Sport initiated an inquiry into the health impacts of alcohol and other drugs (AOD) in Australia. This inquiry aims to address the profound effects of AOD on individuals, families and communities, and to recommend improvements to the coordination and effectiveness of treatment services, community programs, and policies.