Would you like to take part in the NGO research capacity building project?
NADA is conducting a project to build the research and evaluation capacity of non-government organisations in the alcohol and other
Take action: Strengthen your service with a NADA program, be supported in a network, and take advantage of the latest opportunities.
Learn online: Enhance your core AOD knowledge and skills, engage families and significant others, and be guided on gender and sexuality indicators.
Advocate: How might we build, engage and support the AOD workforce: people with lived and living experience, First Nations workers, team leaders and managers?
The Network of Alcohol and other Drugs Agencies (NADA) is the peak organisation for non-government alcohol and other drugs (AOD) services in NSW. We represent approximately 80 organisational members that provide services in over 100 locations across NSW. They provide a broad range of AOD services, including health promotion and harm reduction, early intervention, treatment and continuing care programs. Together, we improve the health and well-being of people with living and lived experience of alcohol or other drug use across the NSW community. Learn more.
News
Announcement of the NGO Service Development Grant Program – Round 2 outcome.
NADA and the NSW Ministry of Health would like to thank all applicants of the NGO Service Development Grant Program.
Apply now: Social impact grants – Community engaged research and practice
The UTS Social Impact Grants – Community-engaged research and practice support researchers and practitioners within our community to maximise their
Apply now: Improving health outcomes for priority populations of women and girls
This grant opportunity supports innovative approaches to trialling new initiatives, or expanding existing health promotion activities that focus on improving
Events
Culturally responsive trauma informed practice training
8–9 May, Gadigal Land, Mercure Sydney
Learn the foundations for working within a culturally responsive trauma informed framework. Content covers neurobiology, Aboriginal worldviews, trauma informed care and worker wellbeing. Read more.
Inclusive practice for working with people with diverse sexualities, genders, and bodies from refugee backgrounds
22 May, online workshop
This workshop is designed to support workers with their service provision to LGBTQIA+ clients with refugee backgrounds in a general sense, covering topics like LGBTQIA+ definitions, refugee trauma-informed care, and cultural transition. Read more.
Cross sector forum
Shared solutions: Strength in collaboration
12 June, Nowra/Wandi Wandian Country
NADA invites workers, team leaders and managers from member services to attend this one-day forum. We will spotlight projects built on collaboration and innovation, join with panelists in unpacking current trends and social and political themes influencing the way we work, and have opportunities to network and build connections with other service providers. Read more.
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Drug and Alcohol Health Services Inc
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Applications close: 15 May 2024
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Drug and Alcohol Health Services Inc
Applications close: 14 May 2024
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NADA data and research advisory group
Profile The NADA data and research advisory group informs, provides feedback on, guides and critically evaluates the implementation of the
Nurses network
Profile The NADA Nurse’s Network was established in acknowledgment of the growing nursing workforce within the non-government AOD sector. The
Peer worker community of practice
About the community of practice There is a lot of research that supports the value of people working from a
NADA consumer advisory group
NADA is committed to the active and meaningful involvement of consumer representatives to inform our activities. We know the value
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