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 11

The art of thriving at work – NEW interactive online workshop

Feb 25

The brain workshop – NEW interactive online workshop

Mar 4

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

Publications

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...
Federal Budget: Failure to meet AOD treatment needs ominous for the future
MEDIA RELEASE 7 October 2020 Federal Budget: Failure to meet AOD treatment needs...

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ADRIA – Alcohol and Drug Research Innovation Agenda

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Upcoming Events

Feb 11

The art of thriving at work – NEW interactive online workshop

Feb 25

The brain workshop – NEW interactive online workshop

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

VAADA Media Release – Federal Budget: Failure to meet AOD treatment needs ominous for the future

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International Overdose Awareness Day: The Saving 8 – Innovations to Reduce Fatal Overdose

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Today is International Overdose Awareness Day. VAADA acknowledges those who have passed through fatal... read more

VAADA Media Release: First reduction in fatal overdose since 2010

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