Members of LGBTIQ+ communities are at greater risk of experiencing AOD-related harms and many face specific challenges relating to AOD and their health more broadly. Members of these communities can also be wary of accessing services due to concerns about prejudice and discrimination. This webinar will explore these issues and the service needs of
Victorian AOD + Mental Health Collaborative Service Providers’ Conference Monday, 18th July 2022 (Please note this is a rescheduled date for the conference originally scheduled on 24th June 2022) Catholic Leadership Centre, East Melbourne (and streamed online via ZOOM) The Victorian Alcohol and Drug Association (VAADA) and Mental Health Victoria (MHV) are pleased to
VAADA is delighted to be hosting a series of forums facilitated by former ABC radio presenter Jon Faine. Each of the three forums will feature Victorian State MPs (or their representatives) detailing their vision and priorities for AOD followed by a facilitated Q&A session and informal afternoon tea with the sector. The second session will
VAADA’s ‘Call to the Parties’ events, which provided the opportunity for Victorian political members to detail their vision for AOD policy over the next four years, have now concluded. These events were insightful and informative, providing the sector with an in-depth awareness of how AOD issues will be addressed by various political members and their
Tuesday November 8th 2022 10:00am-3:30pm (fully catered) Latrobe City Campus, 360 Collins Street, Melbourne (and streamed online via ZOOM) Click here to register Join us for an informative and entertaining forum covering a diverse set of topics including: The only way out is in: Addictions, Trauma, and Psychedelics Kamini vidrawan ras: Emergence and implications of
The MARAM Practice Guides for working with victim survivors places performing Risk Assessments as core business for AOD clinicians (see Responsibility 3). Which questions should we be asking our clients when identifying risk within their story? How do we assess the level of risk, and what is its evidence base? What does applying a Structured
12:00-2:00 PM, Friday 18th November 2022 Jasper Hotel – Room 8, 489 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000 The Victorian Alcohol and Drug Association (VAADA) will hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Friday, 18th of November 2022. Click here to register The details are as follows: Time: 12.00 pm - 2.00 pm Date:
Shifting Landscapes – Building the holistic treatment mosaic Click here to register Service systems are becoming increasingly aware that to deal with consumer needs and complexity effectively, a holistic approach can bring great benefits. The recent Royal Commissions into Victoria’s Mental Health System and Family Violence have both embraced the need for holistic approaches more
VAADA has been funded by the Department of Health Victoria (DH) to organise the Service Providers’ Conference. Please note: the Service Providers’ Conference is for government-funded service providers of AOD treatment and support We encourage CEOs, managers and frontline AOD workers within funded organisations to attend. Where: Catholic Leadership Centre (CLC) 576 Victoria Parade East Melbourne, VIC 3002. More information here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/victorian-aod-service-providers-conference-2-june-2023-tickets-622207036997
Following the success of the ADRIA webinars prior to the last grant round, VAADA is happy to say we are bringing them back. Paul Kellner from the Monash Sustainable Development Institute is back to present on a range of topics over the next few months to support those interested in applying for an ADRIA grant.
