HomeNews

News

  • Concession tickets pave the way for VAADA 2019 to be our most inclusive conference to date.
    • September 6, 2018
    • Posted by: Caitlyn Wilson
    • Category: ENEWS
    No Comments

      VAADA would like to announce the introduction of two new ticket types at our biennial conference: student and consumer tickets. Tickets for consumers and students opens the doors for those who could otherwise not afford to attend but also provides an opportunity for a much richer discussion for those already planning on attending. The

    Read More

  • Penington Institute overdose report now available
    • August 29, 2018
    • Posted by: Caitlyn Wilson
    • Category: ENEWS
    No Comments

    Australia’s Annual Overdose Report 2018 – a Penington Institute publication – reveals that accidental overdose continues to be a significant cause of death in Australia. The continued growth in overdose deaths is linked to highly potent drugs, many of which are available through prescription, such as pharmaceutical opioids and benzodiazepines. Illegal drugs such as heroin

    Read More

  • Professor Amanda Baker from Newcastle University to speak at VAADA 2019
    • August 13, 2018
    • Posted by: Caitlyn Wilson
    • Category: ENEWS, Event
    No Comments

    VAADA is proud to announce Professor Amanda Baker will be a key note speaker at the 2019 VAADA conference, taking place Thursday February 14 – Friday February 15, Melbourne Pullman on the Park, 192 Wellington Parade East Melbourne. Professor Baker is a clinical psychologist who has worked in mental health, AOD and forensic settings in the UK and Australia. Located

    Read More

  • Victorian Coroners Court acute drug toxicity data 2017, VAADA Media Release and associated press articles
    • August 8, 2018
    • Posted by: Caitlyn Wilson
    • Category: ENEWS
    No Comments

    523 more deaths in Victoria The Victorian Alcohol and Drug Association (VAADA) is gravely concerned regarding the rapid annual increase in fatal overdose since 2010 in light of the 2017 fatal overdose data released by the Victorian Coroners Court today. In the four years from 2013 to 2017, Victoria has seen a 40% percent increase

    Read More

  • Latest News: Professor David Nutt to speak at VAADA 2019 Conference.
    • August 2, 2018
    • Posted by: Caitlyn Wilson
    • Category: ENEWS, Event
    No Comments

    VAADA is excited to announce that Professor David Nutt from Imperial College UK will be speaking at the upcoming VAADA Conference. Professor Nutt is the founder Chair of DrugScience.org.uk (formerly the Independent Scientific Committee on Drugs – ISCD) and has held many leadership positions in both the UK and European academic scientific and clinical organisations

    Read More

  • Employment opportunity, Inspiro Community Health Service: Medication Support & Recovery Service counsellor/Alcohol and Other Drugs counsellor
    • July 30, 2018
    • Posted by: Chris McDonnell
    • Category: ENEWS
    No Comments

    Posted to ENEWS on behalf of Inspiro. Employment opportunity: Medication Support & Recovery Service counsellor – Inspiro Community Health Service The Opportunity We are seeking a passionate and suitably qualified AOD Counsellor to join our Medication Support and Recovery Service in a part time (4-days per week) capacity This is a fixed term position until

    Read More

  • Victorian Alcohol and Drug Collection (VADC) – news and updates
    • July 27, 2018
    • Posted by: Caitlyn Wilson
    • Category: ENEWS
    No Comments

    Countdown to 1 October 2018… With just over two months until we start collecting live alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment data through the Victorian Alcohol and Drug Collection (VADC), it is great to see so many in-scope providers working with the VADC Project Team to get test data approved, train staff and get ready

    Read More

  • Employment opportunity, ReGen: AOD Counsellor – Port Philip Prison
    • July 25, 2018
    • Posted by: Chris McDonnell
    • Category: ENEWS
    No Comments

    Posted to ENEWS for Tracey Hewett on behalf of Uniting. AOD Counsellor – Port Philip Prison Leading community services organisation Generous salary packaging benefits Full Time Maximum Term to June 2019 (extension likely but subject to ongoing funding)  About Uniting: At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront

    Read More

  • Support group  for parents/carers who are supporting people with drug and alcohol issues.
    • July 25, 2018
    • Posted by: Chris McDonnell
    • Category: ENEWS
    No Comments

    Posted to ENEWS for Liz Nunn on behalf of Anglicare. PARENT SUPPORT GROUP   For parents/carers who are supporting people with drug and alcohol issues.  FREE GROUP   The Parent Support Program is an 8 week course that aims to:   Develop skills and strategies that enhance communication and family relationships   Increase parental/carer confidence  

    Read More

  • 360Edge: Ice Training
    • July 25, 2018
    • Posted by: Caitlyn Wilson
    • Category: ENEWS, Training
    No Comments

    Posted to ENEWS on behalf of Anna Wilkins 360Edge, Australia’s leading alcohol and other drug consultants, is now delivering free half day workshops to frontline workers across Victoria. This free session will build your confidence, knowledge and skills so you can respond safely and effectively to people affected by the drug ice. What you will

    Read More