FYI E-Newsletter August 2026
The August edition of FYI features sector highlights including International Overdose Awareness Day and the Regional Showcase at the Aboriginal Alcohol and Other Drug Workers Forum: Community First.
Farewell to WANADA CEO Jill Rundle
Friends and colleagues from the alcohol and other drug sector gathered at Next Gen Kings Park last week to celebrate and honour Jill Rundle, who has stepped down after more than 26 years of exceptiona
Bursaries Available for Aboriginal Alcohol and other Drug Workers Forum 2026: Community First
Bursaries are still available for regional WA workers from not-for-profit organisations to support travel and accommodation costs for the Aboriginal Alcohol and Other Drug Workers Forum 2026: Communi
Welcome Fleur and Naomi
WANADA has recently welcomed two new staff members to the team - Naomi Carter, Coordinator, Sector Development, and Fleur Ellis, Coordinator, Research and Advocacy.
FYI E-Newsletter July 2026
This July edition of FYI features sector highlights including the farewell to long‑serving CEO Jill Rundle, the arrival of new team members Naomi Carter and Fleur Ellis, and an invitation to complet
An Important Message From Our Chair and CEO
After more than 26 years of dedicated leadership, Jill Rundle has shared her decision to step down as Chief Executive Officer of the Western Australian Network of Alcohol and Other Drug Agencies.
WANADA hosts Regional Alcohol and Other Drug Managers Forum in the Pilbara
Regional alcohol and other drug service managers shared valuable insight into the specialist alcohol and other drug workforce during the two‑day Regional, Rural and Remote Managers’ Forum.
Supporting People at Most Risk of Hepatitis C
WANADA will build on its work to support alcohol and other drug services in improving the quality of life and long-term health of clients at risk of living with hepatitis C, thanks to rene
Inquiry Into Health Impacts of Alcohol and Other Drugs – Perth Hearing
WANADA CEO Jill Rundle and Sector Development Manager Rochelle McIntosh joined WANADA Board Director and Peer Based Harm Reduction WA CEO Paul Dessauer to provide evidence to the Perth public hearing
FYI E-Newsletter April 2026
In the April edition of FYI, WANADA’s monthly e-newsletter, we highlight a renewed focus on supporting people most at risk of hepatitis C, alongside opportunities to join the WANADA team and contrib
Celebrating the Childcare Access Program as New Subsidies Improve Access for Families
WANADA will end the CAP this month, supporting members to transition participating service users from the CAP to the CCS from now until June 2026.
FYI E-Newsletter March 2026
Learn more about the transition of WANADA's Childcare Access Program andYarnSmart training for WA in the March issue of FYI.