VAADABase – A data-driven collaboration empowering Victorian AOD treatment services

VAADABase is an innovative pilot data collaboration project for Victorian Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) treatment services. By collaborating with participating organisations VAADA and the Latitude Network have developed user-friendly data dashboards that are transforming client data into insights and visualisations. Participating organisations contribute their de-identified VADC data monthly to a secure central system, which is then analysed and presented through collaborative, customised dashboards. VAADABase aims to improve sector-wide data quality, support treatment planning, and provide timely organisational and state-level reports. Applications for the 2025 pilot project are currently open to interested agencies and in this presentation, the audience will find out more about the project, see some examples of the data dashboards and find out how to express interest in joining the pilot.

Esther Toomey | Project Coordinator, VAADA

Esther Toomey is a Project Coordinator at the Victorian Alcohol and Drug Association (VAADA), with extensive experience in health program management and community development she has worked across sectors including primary health networks, AOD and disability services. Her current focus is coordinating the innovative VAADABase project, which aims to transform data collaboration in AOD treatment services.

Dale Renner | Director, Latitude Network

Meet Dale Renner, the Director of Latitude Network, who contributes over two decades of consulting and problem-solving prowess to our team. Dale’s diverse experience spans industries such as energy, finance, education, health, tourism and social services. A seasoned specialist in strategy, innovation and data analytics, he is driven to change how the sector uses evidence and modern tools to improve people’s lives. Formerly a lawyer and management consultant, with a stint on the Board of the Victorian Council of Social Services, Dale holds degrees in Law and Economics and proudly calls Melbourne home.

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