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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Substance use during the COVID-19 pandemic: Screening and Intervening

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Chisholm information session - Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other drugs

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AOD group counselling guidelines (COVID-19)
Alcohol and Other Drug group counselling during coronavirus (COVID-19) Introduction The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic...
Guidance for coronavirus (COVID-19) planning in the community services sector 2020
Guidance for coronavirus (COVID-19) planning in the community services sector June 2020 Contents Scope...
Additional supervised injecting capacity vital in addressing reduce drug harm
The Victorian Alcohol and Drug Association welcomes the announcement of a second Injecting room...

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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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Help! I've been subpoenaed!

Jul 14

Substance use during the COVID-19 pandemic: Screening and Intervening

Jul 15

Chisholm information session - Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other drugs

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