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VAADA State Budget Analysis 2026-2027
- May 11, 2026
- Posted by: Trudi Jordan
- Category: ENEWS
No CommentsState Budget Builds on AOD Commitments While Core Challenges Remain VAADA’s analysis of the 2026/27 Victorian State Budget acknowledges the Government’s record $415.5 million investment in the alcohol and other -
Press Release | 2026 Victorian Budget Does Not Address High Demand for Drug Treatment
- May 5, 2026
- Posted by: Trudi Jordan
- Category: ENEWS
The Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) 25th report of the National Wastewater Drug Monitoring Program revealed that consumption of heroin, cocaine and methylamphetamine has reached unprecedented levels of consumption. VAADA is concerned about the impact on already stretched AOD treatment and harm reduction services, calling for better investment to meet demand.
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Invitation to VAADA Reconciliation Week Event
- May 4, 2026
- Posted by: Trudi Jordan
- Category: ENEWS
Join us on Wednesday, 27 May, in honour of Reconciliation Week. We invite sector stakeholders to join an important conversation on Aboriginal self-determination and future directions for alcohol and other -
Press Release | ACIC wastewater drug report reveals unprecedented levels of substance use
- May 1, 2026
- Posted by: Caitlyn Wilson
- Category: ENEWS
The Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) 25th report of the National Wastewater Drug Monitoring Program revealed that consumption of heroin, cocaine and methylamphetamine has reached unprecedented levels of consumption. VAADA is concerned about the impact on already stretched AOD treatment and harm reduction services, calling for better investment to meet demand.
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Lived and Living Experience AOD Workforce Snapshot
- April 21, 2026
- Posted by: Trudi Jordan
- Category: ENEWS
In 2025, VAADA conducted its second Victorian AOD Workforce Survey, with more than 480 workers sharing their insights and experiences. The full report is available here. This month, we’re releasing -
Volunteer Accountant for VAADA FRAS Committee
- April 1, 2026
- Posted by: Trudi Jordan
- Category: ENEWS
Help Strengthen Victoria’s Response to Alcohol and Other Drug Harms VAADA is opening Expressions of Interest for an Accountant for the Finance, Risk and Audit Sub Committee (Voluntary) This is -
AOD Leadership Accelerator Program Applications NOW OPEN
- March 31, 2026
- Posted by: Trudi Jordan
- Category: ENEWS
Applications are now open for the AOD Leadership Accelerator Program, delivered by VAADA and RMIT with the support of the Victorian Department of Health. If you’re an emerging leader (not currently in a -
Rural and Regional AOD Workforce Snapshot
- March 23, 2026
- Posted by: Trudi Jordan
- Category: ENEWS
In 2025, VAADA conducted its second Victorian AOD Workforce Survey, with more than 480 workers sharing their insights and experiences. The full report is available here. Today, we’re releasing a detailed -
Drug Advisory | Toxic Alkaloid Poppies
- February 23, 2026
- Posted by: Trudi Jordan
- Category: ENEWS
⚠️ DRUG ADVISORY - TOXIC ALKALOID POPPIES ⚠️ A significant quantity of toxic alkaloid poppy plant ‘heads’ grown for the pharmaceutical industry has been stolen from a property in Victoria. -
Submission | Inquiry into the relationship between Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence and Suicide
- February 4, 2026
- Posted by: Trudi Jordan
- Category: ENEWS
VAADA welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the Parliamentary Inquiry into the relationship between domestic, family and sexual violence (DFSV) and suicide. As Victoria’s peak body for alcohol and other drug (AOD)