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In 2020 an end-to-end review was undertaken to document data quality issues persisting in relation to the Victorian Alcohol and Drug Collection (VADC), and to develop a strategically targeted plan for their resolution. The department engaged data and information analytics company Data Agility to work with stakeholders to confirm a common understanding of issues with

VAADA EO Sam Biondo speaks on ABC Mornings with Virginia Trioli on 05 March 2021. Topics discussed were relavent to the recent Health Complaints Comissioner’s report – Review of the private health service providers offering alcohol and other drug rehabilitation and counselling services in Victoria. This interview discusses topics such as the lack of availability

Dear Colleages, An Organisation Overview for the Deparment of Health, reflecting the Machinery of Government Change is now available for your reference. It is current as of 01 March 2021. Department of Health – Organisation Overview    

Today, Family Drug Support Day gives us time for pause to consider the positive role families play for people in recovery and the work undertaken by alcohol and other drug treatment services. While it allows us to take stock of how far we have come in progressing positive reforms in drug law reform, there is

Australia’s COVID-19 vaccines will become available in phases. Learn about priority groups and who will receive the first doses of the vaccine at the Australian Government Department of health’s Website Here.  

Message on behalf of the Department of Health and Human Services The Department of Health and Human Services invites state-funded Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) service providers to lodge a submission for funding as part of the AOD COVID Workforce Initiative. As part of the 2020-21 budget, the Victorian government is investing $25.62 million over

Today is International Overdose Awareness Day. VAADA acknowledges those who have passed through fatal overdose and the enduring grief experienced by their family and loved ones. VAADA has developed a statement and companion infographic detailing eight straightforward evidence-based innovations that will reduce fatal overdose. VAADA Media Statement – International Overdose Awareness Day

First reduction in fatal overdose since 2010

A recent report reflecting the impact of COVID-19 on AOD services and service users has been developed and may be of interest. VAADA has provided the government with a Victorian-based pre budget submission. It highlights the impact of COVID-19 on service delivery and contains a number of recommendations. To complement this submission is an infographic