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

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.

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Upcoming Events

Feb 25

The brain workshop – NEW interactive online workshop

Feb 25

Ethical issues in AOD research

Mar 4

Understanding CBT for alcohol and other drug workers – an interactive online workshop

Publications

VAADA submission Inquiry into the use of Cannabis in Victoria
VAADA submission Inquiry into the use of Cannabis in Victoria Contacts: Sam Biondo and...
Victorian Budget: AOD budget for today, but uncertainty on tomorrow’s COVID-19 AOD harms
MEDIA RELEASE 24 November 2020 AOD budget for today, but uncertainty on tomorrow’s...
Submission to the TGA’s joint-ACCS/ACMS meeting, November 2020
Please note: This submission relates solely to the proposed changes to scheduling of psilocybin...

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Tri-peaks project

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Family Violence

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ADRIA – Alcohol and Drug Research Innovation Agenda

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Upcoming Events

Feb 25

The brain workshop – NEW interactive online workshop

Feb 25

Ethical issues in AOD research

Mar 4

Understanding CBT for alcohol and other drug workers – an interactive online workshop

Prompt Cards

Language appropriate prompts covering overing AOD, mental health, trauma informed care, CALD, Family Violence and LGBTI

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COVID-19 & Digital Health – AOD practice implications

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AOD TV – VAADA’s YouTube Channel

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About VAADA

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Recent News

Family Drug Support Day 2021: The critical role of families in driving evidence based treatment and harm prevention.

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Today, Family Drug Support Day gives us time for pause to consider the positive... read more

When will I get a COVID-19 vaccine?

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Official: Invitation from the DHHS to lodge a submission for funding – AOD COVID Workforce Initiative

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Message on behalf of the Department of Health and Human Services The Department of... read more

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