FYI E-Newsletter – October 2023 – Researching Lived Experience, New Laws for Skippers and More
FYI E-Newsletter - October 2023 - Researching Lived Experience, New Laws for Skippers and More
A National Drug Research Institute seminar on researching lived experience and new alcohol and other drug tests for boat skippers feature in the October 2023 issue of FYI.
We also share new National Principles to Address Coercive Control in Family and Domestic Violence from the Standing Council of Attorneys-General that include a definition of substance use coercion, as well as WANADA’s new Drug Checking Background Paper.
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 submissions are welcome.
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Sector News and Events

FYI E-Newsletter March 2025
The Lived and Living Experience Leadership Project and the Hepatitis C Care Capability Project feature in our March 2025 issue of FYI.

Reflecting on a Powerful WA Alcohol and Other Drug Conference 2025
A huge thank you to everyone who attended, presented, and actively participated in the insightful conversations at the WA Alcohol and Other Drug Conference 2025 last week in Fremantle/Walyalup.

WA Alcohol and other Drug Excellence Awards – 2025 Winners
Congratulations to the 2025 WA Alcohol and other Drug Excellence Award winners, improving the health and wellbeing of individuals, families and communities.

Professor Steve Allsop Interview – WANADA’s 40th Year Anniversary
Hear from Steve Allsop as he reflects on the evolution of the alcohol and other drug sector in WA