Become a VAADA Individual Member

We welcome individuals who support VAADA’s Vision, Purpose and Principles and support our work in the Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) sector.

What You Need to Know Before Applying

🔐 Membership Fee: $100 annually (pro-rata applies)
If you join partway through the membership year, you’ll only be charged a portion of the annual fee based on the number of months remaining.
VAADA’s membership year runs from 1 July to 30 June.

✅ Open to individuals who support VAADA’s vision, purpose and guiding principles.

🗳️ Individual members have voting rights

📜 VAADA is not a professional registration body or accrediting association.

📝 Your application will be reviewed by the VAADA Board for approval.

Our Vision, Purpose and Principles

Vision

A Victorian community in which alcohol and other drug (AOD)-related harms are reduced and well-being is promoted to support people to reach their potential.

Purpose

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

Guiding Principles

  1. We are Collaborative: We foster inclusive engagement that is representative of our sector and values diverse lived experience.

  2. We are Professional: We demonstrate transparency, integrity and accountability in all of our work

  3. We are Rights-Based We are driven by social justice underpinned by compassion and a commitment to intersectional equity.

  4. We are Progressive We challenge the status quo through strategic thinking, courageous advocacy and a commitment to innovation.

  5. We are Evidence-Informed: We promote an evidence-informed and outcomes-focused approach to policy and practice

Please read and download a copy of VAADA’s Rule of Association

Read the Rules of Association

Membership Application

  • About You

  • Contact Details

  • Payment and Terms

  • Membership Type Membership fee (inc. GST) GST Amount Paid
    Individual $100.00 $9.09

  • Membership Process

    Your application goes before the VAADA Board to be approved at its bi-monthly meeting.

    Once approved a tax invoice will be issued for your membership fee and a Member Kit will be sent to you.

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