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The Network of Alcohol and other Drugs Agencies (NADA) is the peak organisation for the non government alcohol and other drugs sector in NSW. We represent close to 100 organisational members that provide a broad range of alcohol and other drugs services including health promotion and harm reduction, early intervention, treatment and continuing care programs. Together, we work to reduce the harms related to alcohol and other drugs use across the NSW community. Learn more.

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NADA launches ‘The Alcohol and Other Drugs Treatment Guidelines for working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People’

The ‘Alcohol and Other Drugs Treatment Guidelines for working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People’ resource has been developed

Sector Watch: May 2020

COVID-19 funding opportunities update As members will be aware, the NADA CEO has been nominated the leader for the NSW

NADA launches the ‘Workforce capability framework’

Central to workforce performance are capabilities—the knowledge, skills and attributes that workers must demonstrate to perform their roles effectively. Developed

NADA launches wellbeing resources to support AOD workers during COVID-19

NADA is pleased to launch the following resources to support AOD workers during these challenging times: Coping with stress and

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03Jun

Launch: The Alcohol and Other Drugs Treatment Guidelines for working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People

12:00pm – 1:00pm
Online webinar, at your computer,

Would your service like support to work better with Aboriginal…

04Jun

CMHDARN Webinar: Evaluating service changes due to COVID-19

10:30am – 11:30am
Online webinar, at your computer,

COVID-19 has forced dramatic changes in the delivery of mental health…

04Jun

Members only forum: Community based (out-client) services

3:30pm – 4:30pm
Online webinar, at your computer,

This members only event provides an opportunity for NADA members…

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Alcohol and other drugs treatment guidelines for working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people – in a non-Aboriginal setting

The ‘Alcohol and other drugs treatment guidelines for working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’ resource has been developed to support non-Aboriginal service providers ...

Workforce capability framework

Central to workforce performance are capabilities—the knowledge, skills and attributes that workers must demonstrate to perform their roles effectively. Developed for, and with input from ...

Well Beings

NADA is excited to launch Well Beings, a short-animation series with practical, evidence based tips and tricks to reduce stress and enhance health and wellbeing. ...

For frontline workers and their clients

This page will be continually updated. Last update: 2 June 2020 For news and resources specific to managers and leaders, click here. For members’ frequently asked questions, ...

Working with families

NADA in partnership with Family Drug Support and the Ministry of Health NSW Government, developed training and resources for the AOD sector and other primary ...

Policy toolkit

Developed by NADA, this toolkit supports the formal quality improvement program of non government AOD organisations. Download the files to easily create or review operational ...

AOD LGBTIQ inclusive guidelines for treatment providers

Although members of LGBTI and HIV positive communities use AOD for many of the same reasons as the population at large, there is evidence to ...

Courses

Coping with stress and uncertainty during COVID-19 Feeling overwhelmed and on edge in the wake of COVID-19? You’re not alone. As difficult as this situation ...

Recorded webinars

Cultivating capability Would you like some practical information on how to support your staff with their capability development while balancing their wellbeing at work in ...

Consumer participation audit tool

Did you know that at their core, the principles of consumer participation relate to human rights, health outcomes, relationships, service delivery, as well as accreditation ...

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NADA launches ‘The Alcohol and Other Drugs Treatment Guidelines for working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People’

Sector Watch: May 2020

NADA launches the ‘Workforce capability framework’

NADA launches wellbeing resources to support AOD workers during COVID-19

Events

Launch: The Alcohol and Other Drugs Treatment Guidelines for working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People

CMHDARN Webinar: Evaluating service changes due to COVID-19

Members only forum: Community based (out-client) services

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Alcohol and other drugs treatment guidelines for working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people – in a non-Aboriginal setting

Workforce capability framework

Well Beings

For frontline workers and their clients

Working with families

Policy toolkit

AOD LGBTIQ inclusive guidelines for treatment providers

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Consumer participation audit tool

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Program Coordinator (Online)

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