2022
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What we heard – Summary Report from the AOD Sector Consultation on the Development of the Statewide Wellbeing Plan
- December 22, 2022
- Posted by: Julia Daly
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No CommentsBackground 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
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VAADA Annual Report 2022
- December 2, 2022
- Posted by: Julia Daly
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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
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Victorian Eating Disorder Strategy – VAADA submission
- November 10, 2022
- Posted by: Julia Daly
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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
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Local Mental Health and Wellbeing Service Framework: Summary and reflections from an AOD perspective
- October 19, 2022
- Posted by: Julia Daly
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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
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Greens announcement for additional AOD capacity and drug law reform most welcome
- October 12, 2022
- Posted by: Julia Daly
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Press release 12/10/2022 [starts] 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
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World Mental Health Day 10th October 2022 – “Make Mental Health and Wellbeing for all a global priority”
- October 10, 2022
- Posted by: Julia Daly
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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
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Auditor-General identifies necessary changes to drug treatment data system
- October 6, 2022
- Posted by: Julia Daly
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MEDIA RELEASE 6/10/2022 [starts] 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
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Submission: Victorian suicide prevention and response strategy
- September 19, 2022
- Posted by: Julia Daly
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The Victorian Alcohol and Drug Association (VAADA) welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the Suicide Prevention and Response Strategy. The strategy, along with the Victorian Suicide Prevention Framework 2016-2025, can
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The 2022 Revision of the MH Act: Perspective from the AOD sector through an integrated treatment lens
- August 31, 2022
- Posted by: Caitlyn Wilson
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This Issues Paper offers reflections, from an AOD perspective, on the revised Mental Health Bill, to generate thinking, discussion and space for advocacy. We welcome any thoughts, concerns, or differences
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Coronial death toll drops but so much more to be done
- August 30, 2022
- Posted by: Caitlyn Wilson
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MEDIA RELEASE 30/8/2022 [starts] Coronial death toll drops but so much more to be done 2021 fatal overdose data released The Coroners Court of Victoria today released the 2021 fatal