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Sam Biondo knows drugs can kill people. But he knows bad politics can too. As he prepares to leave after 16 years at the helm of the Victorian Alcohol and Drug Association (Vaada), Biondo has revealed his immense frustration at having watched thousands of people die unnecessarily because governments fear “being crucified” by the media

The AOD sector workforce: on engagement, learning and wellbeing Findings from a recent study suggest that there is there is upward potential to optimise work experiences across the AOD sector and thus opportunity to realise more positive impact. This video provides an overview of the first of two related reports commissioned by NADA and VAADA:

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