Media Release
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Government embeds lifesaving support
- May 5, 2023
- Posted by: Julia Daly
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No CommentsGovernment embeds lifesaving support The Victorian Alcohol and Drug Association (VAADA) welcomes the passage of the Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Amendment (Medically Supervised Injecting Centre) Bill 2023 which was
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Consensus of support for CBD MSIR
- March 9, 2023
- Posted by: Julia Daly
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We stand in support of the trial of a supervised injecting service in the City of Melbourne. The proposal for a supervised injecting service in the CBD will save lives,
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A logical decision which will save lives
- March 8, 2023
- Posted by: Julia Daly
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The Victorian Alcohol and Drug Association (VAADA) welcomes the release of the key findings and recommendations from the final report into the Review of the Medically Supervised Injecting Room (the
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What have we learned from the NRCH MSIR trial?
- March 6, 2023
- Posted by: Julia Daly
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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
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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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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
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Welcome commitment for additional residential AOD services
- July 26, 2022
- Posted by: Julia Daly
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The Victorian Alcohol and Drug Association (VAADA) welcomes the commitment from the Victorian Opposition to resource additional residential rehabilitation and withdrawal capacity in Shepparton, Warrnambool, La Trobe as well as
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Pandemic Oversight Committee Minority Report recommends increased drug treatment capacity
- July 26, 2022
- Posted by: Julia Daly
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The Pandemic Declaration Accountability and Oversight Committee (the Committee) today released two reports which made a number of recommendations. The Victorian Alcohol and Drug Association (VAADA) supports recommendations 13 –