FYI E-Newsletter – April 2023
FYI E-Newsletter - April 2023
The April 2023 issue of FYI includes an award win for Peer Based Harm Reduction WA’s Diane Lloyd, a new Alcohol and other Drug Program from Cyrenian House at the new Bethesda Clinic, and upcoming research seminars at Wungening Aboriginal Corporation.
We also share new research into harm to Australians by alcohol products consumed by another person, and an update on the PBS Opioid Dependence Treatment Program.
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.