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Press Release | ACIC wastewater drug report reveals unprecedented levels of substance use
- May 1, 2026
- Posted by: Caitlyn Wilson
- Category: ENEWS
No CommentsThe Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) 25th report of the National Wastewater Drug Monitoring Program revealed that consumption of heroin, cocaine and methylamphetamine has reached unprecedented levels of consumption. VAADA is concerned about the impact on already stretched AOD treatment and harm reduction services, calling for better investment to meet demand.
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VAADA Member News | April 2026 | Edition 9
- April 23, 2026
- Posted by: Trudi Jordan
- Category: Monthly Newsletter
VAADA Member News: A dedicated space for sharing sector voices, updates and initiatives from our members. š£ In this monthās edition of the VAADA Member News, you'll find...š Member Spotlight -
Lived and Living Experience AOD Workforce Snapshot
- April 21, 2026
- Posted by: Trudi Jordan
- Category: ENEWS
In 2025, VAADA conducted its second Victorian AOD Workforce Survey, with more than 480 workers sharing their insights and experiences. The full report is available here. This month, weāre releasing -
VAADA Monthly Newsletter | Edition 38 | April 2026
- April 2, 2026
- Posted by: Trudi Jordan
- Category: Monthly Newsletter
Welcome to the latest edition of the VAADA Newsletter! Our latest Monthly Newsletter is now live, showcasing what's been happening at VAADA, updates in the family violence and workforce spaces -
Volunteer Accountant for VAADA FRAS Committee
- April 1, 2026
- Posted by: Trudi Jordan
- Category: ENEWS
Help Strengthen Victoriaās Response to Alcohol and Other Drug Harms VAADA is opening Expressions of Interest for an Accountant for the Finance, Risk and Audit Sub Committee (Voluntary) This is -
AOD Leadership Accelerator Program Applications NOW OPEN
- March 31, 2026
- Posted by: Trudi Jordan
- Category: ENEWS
Applications are now openĀ for the AOD Leadership Accelerator Program, delivered by VAADA and RMIT with the support of the Victorian Department of Health. If youāre anĀ emerging leaderĀ (not currently in a -
Rural and Regional AOD Workforce Snapshot
- March 23, 2026
- Posted by: Trudi Jordan
- Category: ENEWS
In 2025, VAADA conducted its second Victorian AOD Workforce Survey, with more than 480 workers sharing their insights and experiences. The full report isĀ available here. Today, weāre releasing a detailed -
VAADA Monthly Newsletter | Edition 37 | March 2026
- March 5, 2026
- Posted by: Trudi Jordan
- Category: Monthly Newsletter
Welcome to the latest edition of the VAADA Newsletter! Our latest Monthly Newsletter is now live, showcasing what's been happening at VAADA, updates in the family violence and workforce spaces -
Drug Advisory | Toxic Alkaloid Poppies
- February 23, 2026
- Posted by: Trudi Jordan
- Category: ENEWS
ā ļø DRUG ADVISORY - TOXIC ALKALOID POPPIES ā ļø A significant quantity of toxic alkaloid poppy plant āheadsā grown for the pharmaceutical industry has been stolen from a property in Victoria. -
VAADA Member News | February 2026 | Edition 7
- February 19, 2026
- Posted by: Trudi Jordan
- Category: Monthly Newsletter
VAADA Member News: A dedicated space for sharing sector voices, updates and initiatives from our members. š£ In this monthās edition of the VAADA Member News, you'll find...š Member Spotlight