FYI E-Newsletter – October 2022
FYI E-newsletter September 2022
Our October 2022 issue of FYI offers information on the Independent review of the WA health system governance report – released on 25 October 2022, which recommends significant changes to the alcohol and other drug and mental health systems in WA.
We also share updates from Womens Health and Family Services, Peer Based Harm Reduction WA and Cancer Council WA Make Smoking History, new research from Telethon Kids and the National Alcohol and Drug Research Centre (NDARC) and introduce our newest team member Cultural Advocacy Coordinator Annalee Stearne.
Access the October issue of FYI now.
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
Help Shape an Alcohol and Other Drug Service for Young People
KARGG and Empowered Young Leaders are partnering with Milliya Rumurra to co-design a community-driven Youth Alcohol and Other Drug Service for the Kimberley. Conversations have started.
Watch Now: Hepatitis C Care
A new video shares how alcohol and other drug workers can support people to access testing and treatment for Hepatitis C .
Welcome Ganit and Amie – New Advocacy Team
WANADA is pleased to welcome Amie Furlong and Ganit Poleg-Spark as our new Systemic Advocacy Managers.
WA Alcohol and Other Drug Conference 2025 – Keynote Video Presentations
Hear from Professor Alison Ritter AO, Peter Gates, Nicole Hewlett and Dr Peter d'Abbs.