FYI E-Newsletter – July 2023 – New Community Prevention Service, Alcohol Advocacy
FYI E-Newsletter - July 2023 - New Alcohol and other Drug Prevention Service, Alcohol Advocacy and More
A new alcohol and other drug community prevention service for WA, and the Alcohol fuels many harms campaign feature in the July 2023 issue of FYI.
We also share news of the new Mental Health Commissioner for WA, changes to the Opioid Dependence Treatment Program that came into effect on 1 July 2023, and the launch of Alcohol Change Australia.
As always, we share career and job opportunities, research updates 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 contributions are welcome.
For more information and to subscribe, please contact WANADA Communications Officer Deanne Ferris via [email protected] or on (08) 6557 9400.
Sector News and Events
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.
Learning Together: Cultural Awareness and Competency
Earlier this month, WANADA took part in a Cultural Awareness and Cultural Competency Learning Session at Marr Mooditj Training Centre in Waterford.