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Bring your career to the next level with these dynamic roles in the Western Australian alcohol and other drug sector: wanada.org.au/careers/job/...

The WANADA team has joined with fellow Australians to observe a minute’s silence on the National Day of Mourning to honour the victims and all those impacted by the Bondi Beach terrorist attack. Thank you to the Jewish community for sharing the 15 suggested Mitzvah for Bondi. 'Light will win'

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The WANADA team chose to meet in the grounds of WA Parliament House today – Human Rights Day - to reflect on the value of human rights for all people, the potential of a Human Rights Act for Western Australia, and how protecting human rights can improve health and wellbeing.

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Today is World AIDS Day, a day to come together in support of people living with, or affected by, HIV/AIDS.

WANADA acknowledges the vital work of members such as WAAC, in delivering health and community services for people affected by or at risk of HIV, STIs and blood-borne viruses across WA.

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WANADA has relocated to a new office this week and we're ready to continue our work driving positive change across the alcohol and other drug sector in WA. Our phone number and PO Box have changed, but all email addresses remain the same. We are now back to business as usual.

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WANADA staff members Roxanne Gervais and Stefanie Palmer (pictured) attended the Centre for Women’s Safety and Wellbeing’s 35th March Against Domestic and Family Violence at Forrest Place today, the first day of the 16 Days in WA - Stop Violence Against Women campaign.

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Regional alcohol and other drug service managers shared valuable insight into the specialist alcohol and other drug workforce at the recent Regional, Rural and Remote Managers’ Forum.

Please visit WANADA to learn more: wanada.org.au/news/sector-...

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WANADA welcomes its 2025–26 Board of Directors following our AGM and Sector Forum, a great day of connection, insight, and discussion.

Congratulations to our new and returning Directors,and thank you to outgoing members for your contribution. Read more on WANADA's website: shorturl.at/7YJvg

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There’s still time to join us for WANADA’s upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Sector Forum, an opportunity for members, stakeholders and peers to connect, share insights, and contribute to discussions on policy and planning for a stronger alcohol and other drug sector. shorturl.at/DKsPV

Milliya Rumurra Aboriginal Corporation CEO Andrew Amor with WANADA’s Rochelle McIntosh and Helin Cimen under the shade of a tarp, smiling on a bright sunny day.

The Ngumpan Festival was a great chance for the Kimberley Youth Alcohol & Other Drug Service consultation team to connect with community.

Thanks to everyone who welcomed Rochelle and Helin during their stay in the Kimberley, especially the team from Milliya Rumurra.

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📣 Join Injury Matters + WANADA for Referring with Confidence – a free alcohol and other drug webinar on Thu 21 Aug, 12–1pm. Learn how to refer clients to alcohol and other drug support services with confidence. 🖱️ Register: www.injurymatters.org.au/event/referr...

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We are keen to learn from the 'Understanding and improving trans people’s experiences of seeking, accessing, and engaging alcohol and other drug support' research project. If you have relevant experience, we would love for you to take this short survey: redcap.sydney.edu.au/surveys/?s=W...

We're looking forward to sharing information about WA's Community Alcohol and Drug Services and taking questions and comments from allied health professionals and others.

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WANADA’s Understanding Alcohol and Other Drug Lived and Living Experience Leadership Project report offers recommendations and suggested actions for organisations, funders, and others working to strengthen lived and living experience leadership. Learn more at: wanada.org.au/wp-content/u...

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WANADA’s Annual Member and Stakeholder Survey 2024–25 is now open. The survey is completely anonymous, takes around 7 minutes to complete, and is open until Friday 4 July 2025.

Access the survey at SurveyMonkey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/MemberandS...

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Andrew Amor (Milliya Rumurra) and Rochelle McIntosh (WANADA) are looking forward to more community conversations about a youth alcohol and other drug service for the Kimberley – this time in Broome from Monday 23 to Wednesday 25 June 2025, and in Derby on Thursday 26 and Friday 27 June 2025.

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WANADA, with Peer Based Harm Reduction WA and HepatitisWA, has developed a new video ‘Hepatitis C in the Alcohol and other Drug Sector: Awareness, Testing and Treatment’ which explores the prevalence of Hepatitis C, those most at risk, and efforts towards its elimination.
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Help shape an alcohol and other drug service for young people across the Kimberley region. Conversations with key stakeholders, young people and community will be held over coming months, starting in Halls Creek on 26–27 May 2025.

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🎥 Missed the WA Alcohol and Other Drug Conference 2025 keynotes?

Now available to watch: 📌 Professor Alison Ritter 📌 Peter Gates 📌 Nicole Hewlett & Dr Peter d’Abbs (FARE webinar)

Watch here: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Slides: wanada.org.au/resources/re...

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Join WA Alcohol and Other Drug Conference 2025 keynote speakers Peter d'Abbs and Nicole Hewlett as they present insights from recently published book 'Learning From 50 Years of Aboriginal Alcohol Programs: Beating the Grog in Australia.'

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