WA Alcohol & Other Drug Conference 2025
The Western Australian Network of Alcohol and other Drug Agencies (WANADA) with Presenting Partner Hope Community Services is pleased to host the WA Alcohol and other Drug Conference 2025 over 5 – 7 March 2025 at Esplanade Hotel Fremantle by Rydges, Walyalup/Fremantle.
The conference promises to be a significant event for the WA alcohol and other drug sector. The conference will bring together a mix of WA alcohol and other drug professionals, service users and their families, researchers, academics, students, not-for-profit organisations, NGOs, and government representatives for an important exchange of ideas and insights on alcohol and other drugs. Through a structured program of discussions, workshops and sessions, we will seek to explore collaborations, and reflect on the unique and complex workings of alcohol and other drug systems.
The Western Australian Alcohol and other Drug Excellence Awards will be presented throughout the conference, recognising remarkable achievements and innovations within the sector.
Celebrating WANADA’s 40th year anniversary and Hope’s 120-year milestone, we warmly invite you to join us for an event that offers a unique opportunity to promote a shared voice, encouraging sector partnership and solidarity as we work towards a whole-of-community approach to alcohol and other drug issues.
Celebrating milestones for WANADA and Presenting Partner, Hope
We invite you to join us during WANADA’s 40th anniversary and presenting partner Hope’s 120-year milestone for the WA Alcohol and other Drug Conference 2025. Together the alcohol and other drug sector has supported Western Australians to improve health and wellbeing over many years and the conference presents a timely opportunity to celebrate and reflect.
Partnering with NDRI
WANADA and the National Drug Research Institute (NDRI) are pleased to be partnering for the delivery of the conference and the 2025 NDRI symposium – Challenges and Opportunities: Reducing AOD-related Harm in 2025 and Beyond, to be held on Wednesday 4 March 2025. The symposium will explore a range of alcohol and other drug related research and policy.
Participants who attend both events will receive a discount on registration fees for the NDRI Symposium. A discount code will be provided on registration for the WA Alcohol and Other Drug Conference 2025.
Call for Abstracts
WANADA is pleased to invite abstract submissions. The theme is “Pathways, Systems, Strategies”, and we are looking for innovative contributions that address Engaging Lived/Living Experience, Fostering Inclusive Practice, Identifying and Responding to Complexity, Strengthening Partnerships for a Systemic Response and Being Future-Focussed. Abstracts close Friday 29 November 2025.
Key Dates
Key Dates |
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Early Bird Registrations Close |
16 November 2024 |
Call for abstract Close |
29 November 2024 |
Award nomination Close |
29 November 2024 |
Conference Dates |
5 - 7 March 2025 |
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What to Expect
The 2025 Western Australian Alcohol and Other Drug Conference will be a vital gathering for professionals in the Alcohol and Other Drug sector and community members alike, aimed at exploring and sharing insights on the unique and complex dynamics of the sector from both metropolitan and regional viewpoints.
This year’s conference is designed to enhance professional networks, tackle shared challenges, and develop strategies that will positively impact our community. Building on the success of the 2021 WA Alcohol and Other Drug Conference, which featured keynote speeches from Common Cause Co-Founder Mark Chenery and Emeritus Professor Geoff Gallop, the focus remains on reducing stigma and encouraging community support for reform.
Over the course of three days, the conference will center around three key themes: Pathways, Systems, and Strategies. These themes are designed to provide a deeper understanding of sector issues, exploring strategies to address system gaps and barriers while encouraging positive initiatives. They will encompass organisational contributions, solutions, and emerging challenges in the alcohol and other drug sector.
Each day will feature breakout sessions following keynote addresses related to each theme, offering attendees opportunities to discuss and develop ideas, strategies, and goals.
