Congratulations to Our Award Finalists!
WANADA is thrilled to announce the finalists for the Western Australian Alcohol and Other Drug Excellence Awards 2025, which will be presented during the 2025 WA Alcohol and Other Drug Conference, Pathways, Systems, Strategies, over Wednesday 5 – Friday 7 March 2025 at the Esplanade Hotel Fremantle by Rydges in Walyalup/Fremantle.
These awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of individuals and programs within the Western Australian alcohol and other drug sector, showcasing their dedication to improving community outcomes.
Congratulations to our 2025 finalists in the following categories:
Community Development, Capacity and Capability Building (Sponsored by Palmerston Association)
- AOD Capability Building Project with Patricia Giles Centre and City of Stirling – Holyoake
- The Inner City Alcohol and Drug In-Reach, Outreach and Thru-Care Service in partnership with 360 Health and Community – Cyrenian House
Reducing the Risk of Alcohol and Other Drug Related Harms
- Peel Needle and Syringe Exchange Program – Palmerston Association
- Enhanced Outreach and Mobile Health Clinics, Case Management, and Peer Support – Peer Based Harm Reduction WA
Treatment
- Women’s AOD Support Program – Luma
- Midland Withdrawal & Intervention Centre – Cyrenian House
- STEPS AOD Reintegration Program at Bunbury Regional Prison – Palmerston Association
- Turner River Rehabilitation Centre – Yaandina Community Services
Partnerships
- RISE Program in partnership with WA Police – Holyoake
- Alcohol and other Drug Outreach Program – St Patrick’s Community Support Centre and Palmerston Association
- Student Work Placement – Palmerston Association and Marr Moorditj Training Aboriginal Corporation
Improving Alcohol and Other Drug Outcomes for Aboriginal Peoples (Sponsored by Mission Australia)
- Healthy Blood Healthy Body Peer Education Pilot Project – Peer Based Harm Reduction WA
- Aboriginal Family Support Program – Cyrenian House
- Solid Steps AOD Program at Casuarina Prison – Palmerston Association & Wungening Aboriginal Corporation
Working with Families and Significant Others
- Attachment Art and Play Program – Holyoake
- Parents under Pressure Program – Palmerston Association
Preventing and Reducing Alcohol and Other Drug Harms in Young People
- SHIFT Youth AOD Outreach Service – Mission Australia
- Peer Pals – Peer Based Harm Reduction WA
- Moorditj Benang – Building Solid Futures in Young People – Palmerston Association
Translating Research into Practice for Improved Alcohol and Other Drug Outcomes
- Alcohol and Drug Cognitive Enhancement (ACE) Program – Cyrenian House
- Oral Health Project – Palmerston Farm Therapeutic Community – Palmerston Association
Consumer Engagement
- AOD Lived Experience Representative Training – Cyrenian House
- Engaging People who use Performance and Image Enhancing Drugs
We look forward to celebrating these exceptional contributions and announcing the winners at the conference.
Thank you to everyone who submitted nominations.
Your work continues to inspire and make a difference in the lives of people in our community.
Western Australian Alcohol and Other Drug Excellence Awards 2025
The Western Australian Alcohol and Other Drug Excellence Awards 2025 will be presented as part of the 2025 WA Alcohol and Other Drug Conference, Pathways, Systems, Strategies to be held over Wednesday 5 – Friday 7 March 2025 at the Esplanade Hotel Fremantle by Rydges in Walyalup/Fremantle.
Award Categories
The Alcohol and Other Drug Excellence Awards 2025 categories are:
Community Development, Capacity and Capability Building
This category celebrates the achievements made by a program or organisation that has designed and implemented effective AOD prevention, community development and/or building AOD capacity/capability. The development and implementation of effective prevention and community development or building capacity/capability initiatives contributes to reducing AOD harm in the community.
Reducing the Risk of Alcohol and Other Drug Related Harms
This category celebrates the achievements of a program or organisation that has implemented evidence-informed AOD harm reduction strategies. Harm reduction includes policies, programs and practices that aim to reduce the adverse health, social and economic consequences of AOD use for individuals or communities.
Treatment
This category celebrates the achievements of a program or organisation providing treatment services. Effective treatment, including medical or psychosocial approaches, can significantly improve the health and quality of life for people who experience issues associated with AOD use.
Partnerships
This category celebrates a program or organisations that develop and sustain effective partnerships to achieve improved AOD outcomes. Genuine partnerships with key stakeholders, including inter- and intra-sector services, contributes to the achievement of improved AOD outcomes.
Improving Alcohol and Other Drug outcomes for Aboriginal Peoples
This category celebrates the achievements of a program or organisation that has implemented effective AOD responses and achieved improved outcomes for Aboriginal peoples. The prevention and reduction of AOD harms for Aboriginal peoples and communities requires culturally appropriate responses.
Working with Families and Significant Others
This category celebrates the achievements of a program or organisation that has effectively included families and significant others. Involving families and significant others in treatment and support programs can result in improved AOD outcomes for individuals, families and the community.
Preventing and Reducing Alcohol and Other Drug Harms in Young People
This category celebrates the achievements made by a program or organisation working to prevent and reduce AOD-related harm amongst young people. Implementing effective information, education, early intervention and treatment programs for young people can result in the prevention and reduction of AOD harms.
Translating Research into Practice for Improved Alcohol and Other Drug Outcomes
This category celebrates the achievements of a program or organisation that has applied evidenced research to improve alcohol and other drug outcomes. Translating research into practice is the ideal that many services and policy makers strive for.
Consumer Engagement
This category celebrates a program, organisation, or group that has shown significant commitment to consumer engagement, with consumers contributing to service planning, design and implementation that positively affects others. Effective consumer engagement can contribute to improved service quality and outcomes.
Key Dates
Key Dates |
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Nominations opened |
Friday 20 September 2024 |
Nominations closed |
Friday 17 January 2025 |
Finalists announced |
Friday 14 February 2025 |
Winners Announced |
Thursday 6 and Friday 7 March 2025 |
More Information
For more information, please contact the WANADA team on (08) 6557 9400 or via [email protected]