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The Western Australian Network of Alcohol and other Drug Agencies (WANADA) is the peak body for the specialist alcohol and other drug services in Western Australia.

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WANADA @wanada.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
International Overdose Awareness Day has now brought people together to remember those we’ve lost and to take action to save lives for 25 years. '25 Years On. Still Needed' is the 2026 International Overdose Awareness Day theme.
Stylized figures form a circle around the words “25 Years On. Still Needed.” with “Penington – International Overdose Awareness Day, August 31 2026” below.
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WANADA @wanada.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
WANADA is thrilled to have recently welcomed two new staff members to the team - Naomi Carter, Coordinator, Sector Development, and Fleur Ellis, Coordinator, Research and Advocacy. Visit WANADA to learn more: www.linkedin.com/posts/wanada...
Fleur Ellis and Naomi Carter share a laugh
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WANADA @wanada.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
WANADA is proud to work with Peer Based Harm Reduction WA and alcohol and other drug services to support people to ‘Take the next step’ this World Hepatitis Day.
Tabetha McCallum, Rochelle McIntosh and Peta Gava smiling in front of a Hepatitis C Peer Based Harm Reduction poster titled ‘You Call the Shots’.
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WANADA @wanada.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Nominations for the Strong Spirit Strong Mind Awards 2026 are extended to 5pm, Friday 31 July 2026. Support is available from the WANADA team if you would like assistance. Nominate now at: wanada.org.au/conferences/...
Aboriginal Alcohol and other Drug Worker Forum tile with text that says Awards Extended and and that the forum will be held 29 and 30 October 2026 at the Pan Pacific Perth in Boorloo / Perth.
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WANADA @wanada.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Registrations are open for the Aboriginal Alcohol and other Drug Workers Forum 2026: Community First to be held 29 - 30 October 2026 in Boorloo / Perth. Bursaries are available for regional workers. Register now at: wanada.org.au/conferences/...
Aboriginal Alcohol and other Drug Workers Forum 2026 tile with text that says 'Register Now Bursaries Available' and has the Lotterywest Logo. It gives details including that the venue is the Pan Pacific Perth.
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WANADA @wanada.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Five minutes is all it takes. Have your say in our Member and Stakeholder Survey and help us progress our vision for reduced harms associated with alcohol and other drugs for all Western Australians. Closes Wednesday 8 July 2026: www.surveymonkey.com/r/DGVJSWP
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WANADA @wanada.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
WANADA and Peer Based Harm Reduction WA have jointly released two new hepatitis C (HCV) screening resources. For more information and to view both resources, please visit WANADA's Hepatitis C Project Page: wanada.org.au/sector-quali...
A person wearing a blue Holyoake T‑shirt stands outdoors in front of green trees, holding two hepatitis C information flyers.
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WANADA @wanada.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
WANADA’s Helin Cimen is looking forward to supporting strengthened hepatitis C care in 2026, thanks to renewed WA Department of Health funding and collaboration with Peer Based Harm Reduction WA. Find more information on the WANADA website: wanada.org.au/news/sector-...
Two people in an office talk near computer monitors; one stands smiling while the other sits looking up smiling
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WANADA @wanada.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
WANADA is excited to host the Regional, Rural and Remote Alcohol and other Drug Service Managers Forum to be held over Wednesday 13 and Thursday 14 May 2026 in the Pilbara. Visit the WANADA website to learn more: wanada.org.au/news/sector-...
Dales Gorge in the Pilbara
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WANADA @wanada.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
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/...
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WANADA @wanada.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
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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WANADA @wanada.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
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.
Four women sitting and two women standing in conversation at a picnic table  with lawn, trees, a car park and city buildings in the background.
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WANADA @wanada.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
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.
Graphic for World AIDS Day 2025 on 1 December, featuring a red awareness ribbon and the slogan “No one left behind” on a light background.
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WANADA @wanada.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
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. shorturl.at/Y2Isv
Graphic with an orange gradient background featuring the text ‘We Have Moved! Please update your details’ with two dotted paths and location pin icons. In the center is a photo of a three-storey office building at 46 Parliament Place, West Perth, surrounded by trees and a jacaranda in bloom
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WANADA @wanada.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
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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WANADA @wanada.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
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-...
Collage from the Regional, Rural and Remote Managers Forum showing attendees gathered in the bottom-right, WANADA CEO Jill Rundle and Amie Furlong listening in the top-right, and participants discussing while someone writes notes on a sheet of paper on the wall
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WANADA @wanada.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
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
Photo collage from WANADA’s 2025 Annual General Meeting and Sector Forum showing attendees chatting, laughing, and engaging. Also includes a photo of WANADA CEO Jill Rundle conducting the AGM alongside Chair Sue Budalich and Treasurer Andrew Amor
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WANADA @wanada.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
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
Tile for the WANADA AGM & Sector Forum, featuring a Perth cityscape at sunset as the backdrop
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WANADA @wanada.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
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. Learn more: shorturl.at/Vwvc9
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.
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WANADA @wanada.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
📣 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...
A tile featuring a group of diverse hands stacked together, symbolising unity and teamwork, with the left side of the tile displaying orange and blue tones, designed for Injury Matters social media.
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WANADA @wanada.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
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...
Social tile with a photo of three people talking and text that says 'Are you trans or gender diverse and 18+ years? Have you ever wanted to be more mindful about how you consume alcohol and/or other drugs?   This research is approved by the University of Sydney (HREC Approval No: 2024-HE000719) and ACON (Research Ethics Review Committee Reference No: D202501)'
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WANADA @wanada.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
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...
Cover of WANADA's Understanding Alcohol and other Drug Lived and Living Experience Leadership Project Report, which includes a photo of a rugged Western Australian landscape.
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WANADA @wanada.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
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...
Social media tile for WANADA's Member and Stakeholder Survey. WANADA’s logo appears in the top left. In the top right, a WANADA staff member is reading a booklet. In the bottom right, a person is completing a survey on a tablet
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WANADA @wanada.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
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.
Promotional tile for youth alcohol and drug service design. Orange header with Milliya Rumurra logo left, WANADA logo right. Two people walk on a sunny path; woman (Rochelle McIntosh) on right looks back. Text box with cartoon of two people talking shows consultation dates and locations.
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WANADA @wanada.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
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. shorturl.at/rX03R
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Hepatitis C in the Alcohol and Drug Sector: Awareness, Testing and Treatment
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WANADA @wanada.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
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. Visit WANADA to learn more: wanada.org.au/news/sector-...
Social media tile promoting youth-focused alcohol and other drug service design in the Kimberley. The image includes a photo of a vast plain near Balgo on the left. Title text reads "Help Design a Responsive and Sustainable Alcohol & Other Drug Service for Youth in the Kimberley." A speech bubble says "What's this about?" with an explanatory text bubble below. WANADA and Milliya Rumurra logos are positioned in the top corners.
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WANADA @wanada.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
🎥 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...
Social media tile showcasing Peter Gates, Alison Ritter, Nicole Hewlett, and Peter d'Abbs. Each speaker is featured with a portrait photo, accompanied by their name, affiliated organisation, and presentation title. Sponsor logos are neatly arranged along the bottom of the tile.
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WANADA @wanada.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
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.' wanada.org.au/conference-2... #WANADAConf2025
A vibrant promotional tile for the WA Alcohol and Other Drug Conference 2025. The design features the name "Nicole Hewlett and Peter d'Abbs" from La Trobe University and the University of Queensland" with the presentation "Learning From 50 Years of Aboriginal Alcohol Programs" The WANADA and HOPE logos are positioned in the top right, while the conference logo sits in the top left. A photo of a smiling Nicole and Peter is positioned either side of the tile. Sponsor logos are neatly displayed along the bottom of the tile.
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