FYI E-Newsletter February 2026
FYI February 2026
In the February edition of FYI, WANADA’s monthly e-newsletter, we highlight major sector events and initiatives, including the Aboriginal Alcohol and Other Drug Worker Forum 2026 and insights from the National Drug Research Institute’s WA Drug Trends 2025 Seminar.
This edition also covers renewed funding for the Doors Wide Open service, the launch of a new WA Family and Domestic Violence Workforce Entity, and a range of upcoming events and seminars relevant to the alcohol and other drug workforce.
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) 6557 9400.
Sector News and Events
2026 International Society for the Study of Drug Policy (ISSDP) Conference – Registration Open
The 19th annual International Society for the Study of Drug Policy (ISSDP) Conference will be hosted by the National Drug Research Institute (NDRI) at Curtin University from Monday 30 June – 2 July
WANADA has Moved Office!
We’re excited to share that WANADA has moved to a new office. Our new location is Level 1, 46 Parliament Place, West Perth WA 6005 from 24 November 2025.
Regional, Rural and Remote Managers Share Insights
Regional alcohol and other drug service managers shared valuable insight into the specialist alcohol and other drug workforce at the recent Regional, Rural and Remote Managers’ Forum.
Annual General Meeting and Alcohol and Other Drug Sector Forum/ WANADA Welcomes Our 2025–26 Board of Directors
WANADA is pleased to welcome its 2025–26 Board of Directors, following the recent Board Election and Annual General Meeting.