Sector Development Program

NADA’s Sector Development program focuses on supporting members to develop their organisational capacity. We do this through advocacy and representation, specific projects and supporting networks and partnerships.

 Our current focus is on:

- Quality Improvement Programs
- Management and governance
- Grant funding and administration
- Information and communication

The NADA Sector Development Plan is now available for members and stakeholders to read.

If you would like to comment on the Plan, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , Director Sector Development.

Quality Improvement Programs
We support members engaged in formal quality improvement (QI) programs with either the Australian Council on Health Care Standards (ACHS) or Quality Management Services (QMS).

Activities include:

Development of Resource Tool for Non Government Drug and Alcohol Organisations

If you have any feedback on this Resource Tool, email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Development of Policy Tool Kit

We are developing a set of policy and procedure templates that can be adapted for use at a local/organisational level. These templates link in with the above quality improvement resource tool (though can be used by any organisation) and will be freely available to NADA members mid 2010.

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Quality Improvement Forums
NADA convenes a number of member forums/networking events per year aimed at improving knowledge and practice of formal quality improvement programs. Past events have included general information sessions about current QI providers.

The last QI Forum was held on Wednesday 21 October 2009 with a focus on both the QI Self Assessment process and organisational outcomes planning (linked with NADA’s Information Management Project). To view the Sector Development Overview presentation, >click here. To read the QI discussion summary, click here.

The next QI Forum will be held in mid 2010. Please let This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it know if you would like to be added to the member email update distribution list where details of the Forum will be placed.  

Collaboration with QI providers
NADA collaborates with both the Australian Council on Health Care Standards (ACHS) and Quality Management Services (QMS) to support members on their quality improvement journey. This includes sharing of information and increasing knowledge across the sectors.

NADA has a Memorandum of Understanding with ACHS and QMS that guide how our organisations will work together to best support NADA members. NADA members receive a 10% discount on standard ACHS member fees.

Quality Improvement Support Grants
NADA has been funded by NSW Health to provide quality improvement support grants to NADA members since 2003/04. The purpose of these grants has been to support organisations to undertake formal quality improvement programs. Specifically, grants have assisted organisations to cover QI program providers' fees, associated training, administration costs and infrastructure/equipment required to meet accreditation.
 
A new round of support grants is now open.

Management and governance
We support members in their strengthening and sustaining of good practice in management and governance. NADA can provide advice and assistance on business systems, strategic planning and implementation, and governance structures. Along with NADA’s Information Management Project, we are also supporting members to better identify, measure and report on client and service outcomes.

NADA and Management Support Online have negotiated a 15% discount for NADA members. 

MSO is a integrated web based service for managers, staff and board/committee members of AOD agencies, supporting and resourcing good management, governance, operations and administration – templates, tools and resources to download, animated training programs, good practice guides, links to sites and contacts and a confidential advice service for organisational problem solving.

 www.managementsupportonline.com.au

For management and governance support, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Grant funding and administration

NADA develops and contributes to policy and submissions in the area of drug and alcohol and the wider health and community services system. We specifically advocate for the non government drug and alcohol sector in areas of funding, compliance, building of evidence-based practice and research.

Activities include: 

Sector represention

NADA participates in:

 - Forum of Non Government Agencies (FONGA)

 - NCOSS Health Policy Advisory Group and Sector Development Forum

 - NSW Health Drug and Alcohol Council and subcommittees, Information Management Committees (various)

 - Alcohol and Drug Council of Australia (ADCA) Board and State Peaks representation

Submissions and media presence
NADA staff, Board and the Policy and Advocacy Subcommitte make submissions and respond to various enquiries and reports on matters that are particularly pertinent to the funding, governance and management of the non government sector. We may do this as a single organisation, or we may contribute to other submissions with other organisations, such as NCOSS or ADCA.

Links to NADA submissions and media releases.

Information and communication

NADA provides members and stakeholders with regular updates on projects, activities and policy development relevant to the sector.

To receive our fortnightly member email update (for members only) or our electronic newsletter The Advocate (for members and stakeholders), or if you have something to add to either, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .