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What have we learned from the NRCH MSIR trial?
PRESS RELEASE 5/3/2023 While yet to be formally announced, The Victorian Alcohol and Drug Association (VAADA) supports the continuation of the Medically Supervised Injecting Room (MSIR) in North Richmond beyond
Submission to the National Mental Health Commissions draft National Stigma and Discrimination Reduction Strategy
VAADA is pleased to provide this submission to the National Mental Health Commissions draft National Stigma and Discrimination Reduction Strategy consultation and welcomes the Commission’s recognition of (i) the impact
Submission into ‘Australia ‘s illicit drug problem: Challenges and opportunities for law enforcement’
VAADA 2023 Submission into ‘Australia ‘s illicit drug problem: Challenges and opportunities for law enforcement’ Recommendations and findings Finding 1 Law enforcement activities have a deleterious impact on people who
What we heard – Summary Report from the AOD Sector Consultation on the Development of the Statewide Wellbeing Plan
Background The Mental Health and Wellbeing Promotion Office in its task to develop a Statewide Wellbeing Strategy, following the recommendation from Victoria’s Mental Health Royal Commission, sought submissions from various
VAADA Annual Report 2022
The past year has brought many challenges to Victoria’s alcohol and drug (AOD) sector. At VAADA we have dealt with a range of issues spanning Covid-19, mental health reform, workforce
Victorian Eating Disorder Strategy – VAADA submission
Introduction The Victorian Alcohol and Drug Association (VAADA) welcome the opportunity to comment on the development of a new Eating Disorders Strategy in Victoria. As is recognised in the discussion
Local Mental Health and Wellbeing Service Framework: Summary and reflections from an AOD perspective
1. About VAADA VAADA is a non-government peak organisation representing Victoria’s publicly-funded alcohol and other drug (AOD) services. VAADA aims to support and promote strategies that prevent and reduce the
Greens announcement for additional AOD capacity and drug law reform most welcome
Press release 12/10/2022 Greens announcement for additional AOD capacity and drug law reform most welcome   The Victorian Alcohol and Drug Association (VAADA) welcomes the AOD policies announced by
World Mental Health Day 10th October 2022 – “Make Mental Health and Wellbeing for all a global priority”
World Mental Health Day 10th October 2022 “Make Mental Health and Wellbeing for all a global priority” On this World Mental Health Day, VAADA wish to acknowledge the many individuals
Auditor-General identifies necessary changes to drug treatment data system
MEDIA RELEASE 6/10/2022 Auditor-General identifies necessary changes to drug treatment data system The damning findings from the Victorian Auditor-General’s Office (VAGO) report into Victoria’s Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment