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What we heard – Summary Report from the AOD Sector Consultation on the Development of the Statewide Wellbeing Plan
Background The Mental Health and Wellbeing Promotion Office in its task to develop a Statewide Wellbeing Strategy, following the recommendation from Victoria’s Mental Health Royal Commission, sought submissions from various
VAADA Annual Report 2022
The past year has brought many challenges to Victoria’s alcohol and drug (AOD) sector. At VAADA we have dealt with a range of issues spanning Covid-19, mental health reform, workforce
Victorian Eating Disorder Strategy – VAADA submission
Introduction The Victorian Alcohol and Drug Association (VAADA) welcome the opportunity to comment on the development of a new Eating Disorders Strategy in Victoria. As is recognised in the discussion
Local Mental Health and Wellbeing Service Framework: Summary and reflections from an AOD perspective
1. About VAADA VAADA is a non-government peak organisation representing Victoria’s publicly-funded alcohol and other drug (AOD) services. VAADA aims to support and promote strategies that prevent and reduce the
Greens announcement for additional AOD capacity and drug law reform most welcome
Press release 12/10/2022 Greens announcement for additional AOD capacity and drug law reform most welcome   The Victorian Alcohol and Drug Association (VAADA) welcomes the AOD policies announced by
World Mental Health Day 10th October 2022 – “Make Mental Health and Wellbeing for all a global priority”
World Mental Health Day 10th October 2022 “Make Mental Health and Wellbeing for all a global priority” On this World Mental Health Day, VAADA wish to acknowledge the many individuals
Auditor-General identifies necessary changes to drug treatment data system
MEDIA RELEASE 6/10/2022 Auditor-General identifies necessary changes to drug treatment data system The damning findings from the Victorian Auditor-General’s Office (VAGO) report into Victoria’s Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment
Submission: Victorian suicide prevention and response strategy
The Victorian Alcohol and Drug Association (VAADA) welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the Suicide Prevention and Response Strategy. The strategy, along with the Victorian Suicide Prevention Framework 2016-2025, can
The 2022 Revision of the MH Act: Perspective from the AOD sector through an integrated treatment lens
This Issues Paper offers reflections, from an AOD perspective, on the revised Mental Health Bill, to generate thinking, discussion and space for advocacy. We welcome any thoughts, concerns, or differences
Coronial death toll drops but so much more to be done
MEDIA RELEASE 30/8/2022 Coronial death toll drops but so much more to be done 2021 fatal overdose data released The Coroners Court of Victoria today released the 2021 fatal