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

VAADA leads AOD policy, workforce development, and policy discussion across membership, related sectors and the community to prevent and reduce AOD harms in Victoria

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VAADA Monthly Newsletter | Edition 30 | July 2025

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Be part of the 2025 AOD Workforce Survey

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VAADA’s Voice on Gender-Based Undervaluation

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VAADA State Budget Analysis 2025-2026

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Press Release | Victorian Budget will not reduce wait times for alcohol and other drug treatment

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Events

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Jul 8, 2027 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

AOD Recovery-Based Support Group
Jul 8, 2027 | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Smart Recovery for Adults (Cranbourne)
Jul 8, 2027 | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

SMART Recovery for Young People (Moorabbin Youth Hub)
Jul 7, 2027 | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

SMART Recovery for Adults (Bentleigh – women’s group)
Jul 6, 2027 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

SMART Recovery for Young People (Frankston)

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Addiction Medicine/Psychiatrist Consultant

Footscray

Western Health

Child Safety Officer

Richmond and Lower Plenty

Odyssey House Victoria

Alcohol & Other Drugs (AOD) Clinician - The Local Frankston

Wellways Australia in partnership with Peninsula Health

AOD Support Worker (Life Skills)

The Basin

The Salvation Army

Practice Lead – AOD Child Development and Family Violence

Footscray

Odyssey House Victoria

Harm Reduction Worker

cohealth

AOD Family Reunification Practitioner

The Salvation Army

Operations Lead - Addiction Medicine & Integrated Care

Western Health

Service Coordinator

Richmond

Eastern Health