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) 6289 0750.
Sector News and Events
WANADA’s Annual General Meeting and the 2026 Alcohol and other Drug Sector Forum
Meet with colleagues and hear from Professor Jacqueline Bowden from the National Centre for Education and Training on Addiction, Wednesday 28 October 2026.
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