FYI E-Newsletter – March 2023
FYI E-Newsletter - March 2023
The March 2023 issue of FYI includes research from Cancer Council WA into online alcohol sales, a new harm reduction resource from QNADA and research into a potential treatment for methamphetamine use.
We also share an update on a project to support the Aboriginal community-controlled sector’s response to alcohol and other drugs thanks to a partnership between WANADA and the Aboriginal Health Council of WA (AHCWA) and support from the WA Primary Health Alliance.
Access FYI March 2023 now.
WANADA’s monthly e-newsletter FYI is for anyone with an interest in alcohol and other drug issues in Western Australia. Feedback and contributions are welcome.
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Sector News and Events
![HepatitisWA's Matt Armstrong standing outside the HepatitisWA Building.](https://wanada.org.au/wp-content/uploads/18072024-matthewarmstrong_hepwavisit001-668x407.png)
HepatitisWA – A Long Journey
WANADA recently met with HepatitisWA program manager Matthew Armstrong to discuss the organisation's vision, progress and goals.
![A smiling woman with copper shoulder length hair with brown eyes, wearing a white top and blush blazer.](https://wanada.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024_paola_bohorquez-668x407.jpg)
Encouraging Staff Development
WANADA Quality Systems Officer Paola Bohorquez recently completed the ‘Facilitate Continuous Improvement’ course.
![Two posters side by side - both with WA Health logos and the Know Your Blood Campaign text. The poster on the left shows two Aboriginal women from behind, while the one on the right shows two Aboriginal men from behind - all walking to a health clinic.](https://wanada.org.au/wp-content/uploads/men-women-look-after-your-blood-2-668x407.jpg)
Look After Your Blood Campaign
A new campaign aims to reduce Hepatitis C and HIV among Aboriginal people in WA.
![People in a large room, some standing and talking, others sitting at round tables talking or taking notes.](https://wanada.org.au/wp-content/uploads/240528-coms-img-web-aod-conference-2021-1.png)
Save the Date – 2025 WA Alcohol and other Drug Conference
Event Date : 5 - 7 March 2025
We're excited to announce that the 2025 Western Australian Alcohol and other Drug Conference is set for Wednesday 5 March to Friday 7 March 2025 at the Esplanade Hotel, Walyalup / Fremantle.