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International Overdose Awareness Day: The Saving 8 – Innovations to Reduce Fatal Overdose
- August 31, 2020
- Posted by: Julia Daly
- Category: ENEWS
No CommentsToday 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
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VAADA Media Release: First reduction in fatal overdose since 2010
- August 24, 2020
- Posted by: Julia Daly
- Category: ENEWS
First reduction in fatal overdose since 2010
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VAADA COVID-19 Pre Budget Submission
- August 19, 2020
- Posted by: Julia Daly
- Category: ENEWS
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
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Mental Health and AOD Workforce Wellbeing Grants available now
- May 22, 2020
- Posted by: Caitlyn Wilson
- Category: ENEWS
The department is pleased to announce the release of a workforce wellbeing grants program dedicated to supporting the workers in state-funded mental health and AOD services. The Mental Health and AOD Workforce Wellbeing Grants recognise the impact of COVID-19 on frontline workers in Victoria’s mental health and drug and alcohol services. A total funding pool
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ADCA Agencies Service Delivery Model – COVID-19 Response
- March 30, 2020
- Posted by: Caitlyn Wilson
- Category: ENEWS
AOD Activity Bendigo Comm Health Castlemaine District Comm Health Cobaw Comm Health Echuca Regional Health Maryborough District Health Northern Districts Comm Health Sunraysia Comm Health Swan Hill District Health ADCA Consortium Activities Assessments AOD services are being delivered through telehealth arrangement. AOD services are being delivered through telehealth arrangement. Telephone and telehealth support –
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VAADA Family Violence – Express Update March 2020
- March 30, 2020
- Posted by: Caitlyn Wilson
- Category: Family Violence Newsletter
News AOD Comprehensive Assessment – review for Family Violence reforms Turning Point has been leading a project and working group to review the AOD Intake and Assessment tools. The next step is to update the Clinician Guide attached to the AOD tools, to reflect the FV reforms. The tools will be updated when the guide -
AOD Family Violence Newsletter #5 – February
- February 13, 2020
- Posted by: Caitlyn Wilson
- Category: Family Violence Newsletter
Welcome to VAADA’s first family violence newsletter of 2020. The 2019-20 summer has been a difficult time for many families across Australia. The impact of the recent bushfires and other weather events on our communities are still unfolding, as is the need for sustained support over the coming weeks, months and beyond. Our thoughts are -
Victorian AOD Service Providers Conference November 2019: A Mixed Bag
- December 20, 2019
- Posted by: Caitlyn Wilson
- Category: Uncategorized
To view presentations from the recent Service Providers Conference – click here
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Presentations from the Victorian AOD Service Providers Conference are now available
- November 28, 2019
- Posted by: Caitlyn Wilson
- Category: ENEWS, Event
Click this link to access
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AOD Family Violence Newsletter #4 November 2019
- November 27, 2019
- Posted by: Caitlyn Wilson
- Category: Family Violence Newsletter
Welcome to VAADA’s fourth family violence newsletter bringing you the latest updates on the family violence reform activity in the AOD sector. We are in the middle of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, a global initiative running from 25 November through to 10 December annually. 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence is a