FYI E-Newsletter September 2026
The September edition of FYI features sector highlights including our Annual General Meeting and Sector Forum and a video profile ahead of the Aboriginal Alcohol and Other Drug Workers Forum: Communit
Urgent action needed on WA’s alcohol delivery laws
South Australia is leading the way by introducing a two-hour safety pause between online alcohol orders and delivery, and requiring same day alcohol deliveries to be made between 10am and 10pm.
Aboriginal Alcohol and Other Drug Workers Forum 2026 Video Profiles: Bronwyn Dillon
Thanks to Bronwyn Dillon from Wungening Aboriginal Corporation for sharing her pathway into the alcohol and other drug sector, ahead of the Aboriginal Alcohol and other Drug Workers Forum 2026
Chair of the Board – Dr Steve Allsop
WANADA is pleased to welcome Emeritus Professor Steve Allsop as our new Chair of the Board.
Bursaries Available/Registrations Open – Aboriginal Alcohol and other Drug Workers Forum 2026
A second round of bursaries is now open to support regional WA workers from not‑for‑profit organisations to attend the Aboriginal Alcohol and Other Drug Workers Forum 2026: Community First. These
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
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