FYI E-Newsletter August 2026
FYI 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.
We also share updates on new portfolio allocations following Minister Paul Papalia’s retirement, the availability of bursaries for the Aboriginal Forum and a grant opportunity for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Prevention activities.
As always, career and job opportunities are available on the website along with training, events and new resources. WANADA’s monthly e‑newsletter FYI is for anyone with an interest in alcohol and other drug issues in Western Australia. Feedback and submissions are welcome. For more information or to subscribe, please contact WANADA at [email protected] or call (08) 6289 0750.
Sector News and Events
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