VAADA’s ‘Call to the Parties’ events, which provided the opportunity for Victorian political members to detail their vision for AOD policy over the next four years, have now concluded. These events were insightful and informative, providing the sector with an in-depth awareness of how AOD issues will be addressed by various political members and their
Did you know? An estimated 335,000 people in Australia are living with hepatitis B or hepatitis C. More than 70% of people living with chronic hepatitis B are not receiving care. 1 in 5 people living with chronic hepatitis C have not been diagnosed and are unaware of their infection. Liver cancer is the
February 16, 2023 This online workshop is for health, support and community workers who wish to learn the basics about hepatitis B and effective strategies for working with affected communities. This training module has been developed by a partnership with St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne and the Multicultural Health and Support Service at the Centre for
Update your essential knowledge on viral hepatitis and liver conditions Did you know? An estimated 335,000 people in Australia are living with hepatitis B or hepatitis C. More than 70% of people living with chronic hepatitis B are not receiving care. 1 in 5 people living with chronic hepatitis C have not been diagnosed and
The webinar will be delivered as part of the Tri-Peaks webinar series and will showcase the "Stand up for Our Rights – a youth empowerment project, as well acknowledge the importance of Collaborative philanthropy. Collaborative Philanthropy provides a way of combining and coordinating the expertise and resources of philanthropic organisations and stakeholder organisations to provide
Following the success of the ADRIA webinars prior to the last grant round, VAADA is happy to say we are bringing them back. Paul Kellner from the Monash Sustainable Development Institute is back to present on a range of topics over the next few months to support those interested in applying for an ADRIA grant.
Dear Sector colleagues and partners To conclude our week of events marking International Overdose Awareness Day, the Department of Health's #IOAD2023 Committee are delighted to host a 60 minute learning session with special guests Assoc Prof Jennifer Schumann and intensive care paramedic Richard Armour. Jenn Schumann (Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine; Monash University) will be presenting the
Australian Alcohol & Other Drugs Council (AADC) Upcoming online event: Alcohol and other drugs, disability and overrepresentation in the criminal justice system: forging new partnerships and pathways to achieve better outcomes 1-2.45pm (AEDT), Wednesday 25 October 2023 Click here to register Keeping people out of the criminal justice system is one of the key
10-11 AM, 30 November 2023 This presentation will delve into an in-depth analysis of the pattern of Covid vaccination uptake among People Who Inject Drugs (PWID). The focus will primarily revolve around understanding the multifaceted factors that significantly influence the reception and acceptance of the COVID-19 vaccination, emphasizing the critical importance of receiving at least
Hi everyone, You’re invited to our next ADRIA research skills webinar on rapid evidence reviews with Dr Paul Kellner from the Monash Sustainable Development Institute. This webinar will cover the basics in preparing and gathering evidence to support grant and other applications. So, literature and desktop reviews, environmental scans, these kinds of things. While we