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.
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Sector News and Events
WANADA is Moving Office
We’re excited to share that WANADA is moving to a new office next week. Our new location will be 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.