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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 communities. The Victorian Alcohol and Drug Association (VAADA) conducted a 2 hour consultation with 28 representatives of the Victorian alcohol and drug Sector in an
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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 development, program development and increasing community demand for services. This year’s annual report provides an insight into some of this activity. Over the past year
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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 harms associated with AOD use across the Victorian community. VAADA’s purpose is to lead AOD policy, workforce development and public discussion across membership, related sectors
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VAADA election statement summary: More Victorians in crisis are waiting for longer to access alcohol and other drug treatment
- May 30, 2022
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Victorians deserve an alcohol and other drug treatment workforce that is highly skilled, capable of supporting people with a range of issues and stable. That means that remuneration and conditions must be competitive with similar industries Recommendations Recommendation 1 The 100EFT of AOD workers is extended Recommendation 2 To ensure that all Victorians can access
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Victorian election statement: Equitable access to alcohol and other drug treatment for all Victorians
- May 30, 2022
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The Victorian Alcohol and Drug Association has developed this statement to detail some of the key needs of Victorians experiencing alcohol and other drug (AOD) dependency and related harms. This statement is based on data derived from the funded AOD treatment sector relating to service access and capacity. It highlights that the wait list and
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AOD Sector Leaders and Managers in VIC: on Identity, Skills, and Development.
- March 1, 2022
- Posted by: Julia Daly
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A research report for The Victorian Alcohol and Drug Association (VAADA) by Ramon Wenzel, PhD | Curtin University, 2022 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY WHY WE DID THIS RESEARCH For the non-government alcohol and other drugs (AOD) sector to be successful and sustainable, it must attract, develop and retain a capable and engaged workforce. Organisational leaders – by
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The AOD Sector Workforce in VIC: on Engagement, Learning and Wellbeing
- March 1, 2022
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A research report for the Victorian Alcohol and Drug Association (VAADA) by Ramon Wenzel, PhD | Curtin University, 2022 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY WHY WE DID THIS RESEARCH The non-government alcohol and other drugs (AOD) sector in the state of Victoria (VIC) relies on its workforce to bring about positive change to clients, families and communities. How
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VAADA Annual Report 2021
- November 30, 2021
- Posted by: Julia Daly
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Working with COVID for close on two years has been challenging for both body and soul. It has tested both individual and organizational capacity, it has created complexity, it has led to the rise of new problems through compounding the old, and above all else it has created a new layer of actual and potential
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Summary AOD Sector Report: Integrated Framework for the treatment, care and support of people with mental illness and substance use or addiction
- November 29, 2021
- Posted by: Julia Daly
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Summary AOD sector report Document purpose This document provides a summary of consultations undertaken by VAADA with AOD sector representatives in late August and September 2021. The consultations were designed to contribute towards the development of an Integrated Alcohol and other Drug (AOD) and Mental Health and Wellbeing Framework for Mental Health and Wellbeing Services.
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Victorian overdose deaths, 2011-2020
- July 29, 2021
- Posted by: Julia Daly
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Purpose This report presents the 2020 update to Victorian overdose death statistics. This is the first in a planned series of regular public reports on overdose deaths data from the Coroners Court of Victoria, aimed at supporting drug harm reduction initiatives in the community. The report is produced under the Court’s initiative to release timely