VAADA has been funded by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to organise the Service Providers’ Conference.

The theme for the upcoming conference, developed in consultation with DHHS, is New Approaches to Old Problems

Please note: the Service Providers’ Conference is for AOD services receiving funding from DHHS

We encourage CEOs, managers and frontline AOD workers within funded organisations to attend.

New Venue!

VAADA is excited to be holding the Service Providers’ Conference at the Catholic Leadership Centre (CLC), a state-of-the-art facility across the road from our office and located at 576 Victoria Parade East Melbourne, VIC 3002. There is no parking available on site so please plan your day. See below for nearby parking options.

Accommodation is available on site. For more information about accommodation and booking enquiries contact the CLC.

Getting there

Tram: From Flinders st walk to Collins St and take the 12 or 109 tram to Hoddle St. From Southern Cross Station jump on the 12 or 109 at Collins St.

Train: From Flinders St or Southern Cross station, take the Hurstbridge or South Morang line to North Richmond Station. Walk 3 minutes from the station towards Hoddle St.

Bus: From Flinders St or Southern Cross Station, walk to Lonsdale St and take the 309, 304, 907, 906 or 246 bus to Cromwell St. Walk 2 mins to the CLC.

Parking:

Wilson Parking 410 Albert St East Melbourne. Early bird day rate $17.00 if you arrive between 6am and 10am and exit from 3pm – 19-minute walk or 6min tram ride down Victoria Pde.

Care Park 79 Victoria Pde, Collingwood. $20.00 13 minutes’ walk or 3 minute tram ride down Victoria Pde.

Street parking: Metred parking is available.

Click here to view the draft programme

Register here

Please note:

1. The Service Providers Conference is a popular event. Please register your attendance for catering purposes and breakout session numbers.
2. If you can’t attend you can cancel your registration to make a spot available for someone else. A waitlist will be made available should the event reach capacity.
3. If you wish to change your breakout sessions, you can edit your ticket at any time.
4. While we make every endeavour to ensure allergies are taken into consideration, we can only offer gluten free, vegetarian and vegan food at this event.