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President Statement – VAADA Board Announcement
- January 7, 2025
- Posted by: Caitlyn Wilson
- Category: ENEWS
No CommentsAt our recent Annual General Meeting in November 2024, VAADA held elections for the Board of Directors. There was a strong field of nominees which is reflective of our growing -
VAADA Annual Report 2024
- December 3, 2024
- Posted by: Trudi Jordan
- Category: ENEWS
Over the past year, the VAADA team has remained committed to addressing a disjointed and at times, fragmented service system. We have chosen to drive our efforts to advocate for -
Submission | Inquiry into the health impacts of alcohol and other drugs in Australia
- November 14, 2024
- Posted by: Trudi Jordan
- Category: ENEWS
Following a referral from the Minister for Health and Aged Care, the Hon Mark Butler MP, on 22 August 2024 the House Standing Committee on Health, Aged Care and Sport -
Developing an AOD Strategy for Victoria
- November 7, 2024
- Posted by: Trudi Jordan
- Category: ENEWS
In April 2024, the Victorian Government announced its commitment to develop a new Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Strategy as part of the $95.1 million Statewide AOD Action Plan. This -
Press Release | VAADA endorses the Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Amendment (Pill Testing) Bill 2024
- October 16, 2024
- Posted by: Caitlyn Wilson
- Category: ENEWS
Download Press Release Pill testing (otherwise referred to as drug checking as these services are not limited to only testing pills) is an essential alcohol and other drugs (AOD) policy -
Pragmatic Reforms Required to Curb Victoria’s Soaring Overdose Toll
- October 3, 2024
- Posted by: Trudi Jordan
- Category: ENEWS
The fatal overdose data released today by the Coroners Court of Victoria is of great concern to the Victorian Alcohol and Drug Association (VAADA), highlighting the ongoing despair and pain -
Treatment Delayed is Treatment Denied
- September 23, 2024
- Posted by: Caitlyn Wilson
- Category: ENEWS
The Victorian Alcohol and Drug Association’s (VAADA) seventh sector demand survey reveals that more Victorians are waiting for alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment than at any time since the -
Care and Complexity: Towards a re-designed Victorian AOD Service System
- September 10, 2024
- Posted by: Trudi Jordan
- Category: ENEWS
Care and Complexity: Towards a re-designed Victorian AOD Service System is a new summary report by the University of New South Wales and the Victorian Alcohol and Drug Association (VAADA) -
VAADA Conference 2025 | Book your tickets now!
- September 2, 2024
- Posted by: Trudi Jordan
- Category: ENEWS
Click below to learn more about the release of early bird tickets, abstract submissions and your chance to become a sponsor. Read More -
Your Respiratory Health Matters
- August 8, 2024
- Posted by: Trudi Jordan
- Category: ENEWS
A project to promote, and increase health-seeking behaviour and choices, focusing on the respiratory illnesses among alcohol and other drugs service users. On our new dedicated webpage, you will find: