Year - 2020
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VAADA submission Inquiry into the use of Cannabis in Victoria
- February 25, 2021
- Posted by: Julia Daly
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No CommentsVAADA submission Inquiry into the use of Cannabis in Victoria Contacts: Sam Biondo and David Taylor SEPTEMBER 2020 1. Executive Summary Cannabis is the third most prevalent primary drug of concern for those engaging alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment services in Victoria. It is the most commonly consumed illicit substance. Like any substance, cannabis
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Victorian Budget: AOD budget for today, but uncertainty on tomorrow’s COVID-19 AOD harms
- November 24, 2020
- Posted by: Julia Daly
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MEDIA RELEASE 24 November 2020 [starts] AOD budget for today, but uncertainty on tomorrow’s COVID-19 AOD harms The Victorian Alcohol and Drug Association (VAADA) welcomes the various social reforms contained in this year’s budget, including elements relating to the Mental Health Royal Commission and Social Housing. We also commend the AOD specific allocations, which include:
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VAADA ‘snapshot’ waitlist survey results September 2020
- October 29, 2020
- Posted by: Julia Daly
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Submission to the TGA’s joint-ACCS/ACMS meeting, November 2020
- October 9, 2020
- Posted by: Julia Daly
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Please note: This submission relates solely to the proposed changes to scheduling of psilocybin and MDMA, not to other substances listed in the Consultation Paper for the November 2020 meeting of the Therapeutic Goods Administration’s Advisory Committees on Chemicals/Medicines Scheduling. Statement of support VAADA supports the proposed amendments to the scheduling of Psilocybin and N,
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Federal Budget: Failure to meet AOD treatment needs ominous for the future
- October 7, 2020
- Posted by: Julia Daly
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MEDIA RELEASE 7 October 2020 [starts] Federal Budget: Failure to meet AOD treatment needs ominous for the future The Victorian Alcohol and Drug Association (VAADA) is gravely concerned about the impact of COVID-19 on Victorians experiencing substance dependence and the lack of support offered in the Federal Budget. There could have been a great opportunity
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VAADA 2020 Annual Report
- August 6, 2020
- Posted by: Julia Daly
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2020 Annual Report Victorian Alcohol & Drug Association TABLE OF CONTENTS VAADA Board 1 Board Member Profiles 1 VAADA Staff 4 Vision & Purpose 4 President’s Report 5 Executive Officer Report 7 Sector Development 9 • Sector Development and COVID-19 • Alcohol and Other Drug Capacity Building Project • Tri Peaks • ADRIA • Network
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AOD group counselling guidelines (COVID-19)
- June 25, 2020
- Posted by: Caitlyn Wilson
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Alcohol and Other Drug group counselling during coronavirus (COVID-19) Introduction The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has resulted in changes to the way people who use alcohol and other drugs are supported. This includes Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) services providing group counselling, which play a vital role in support for people with AOD treatment needs in
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Guidance for coronavirus (COVID-19) planning in the community services sector 2020
- June 19, 2020
- Posted by: Caitlyn Wilson
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The community services sector provides services to many vulnerable Victorians who are especially impacted by the coronavirus (COVDI-19) pandemic. The economic impact of the pandemic, and the stresses that arise as a result of self-isolation and physical distancing increase the demand on community services from vulnerable Victorians during this period and into the future.
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Additional supervised injecting capacity vital in addressing reduce drug harm
- June 5, 2020
- Posted by: Caitlyn Wilson
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The Victorian Alcohol and Drug Association welcomes the announcement of a second Injecting room following the release of the Hamilton report.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Alcohol and Other Drug Services – residential guidance June 2020
- June 4, 2020
- Posted by: Caitlyn Wilson
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This information provides guidance to Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) community residential rehabilitation and withdrawal providers (referred to as essential AOD residential services in this guidance) about continued service delivery during coronavirus (COVID-19).
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