FYI E-Newsletter November 2025
In the November edition of FYI, WANADA’s monthly e-newsletter, we feature our Office Relocation and the NDRI Breaking the Cycle Workshop.
ACCHS Conference: Aboriginal Health at the Forefront
The Aboriginal Health Council of WA (AHCWA) will host the 2026 WA Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHS) Conference from 20-21 May 2026 at the Pan Pacific Perth.
Save the Date – APSAD 2026
Save the date for APSAD 2026, taking place from 8 to 11 November 2026 at the Esplanade Hotel in Walyalup (Fremantle), on Whadjuk Noongar country in Western Australia.
Save the Date – Tackling Stigma Conference 2026
The Centre for Social Research in Health at the University of New South Wales, Sydney will host the Tackling Stigma Conference from 23-24 November 2026, bringing together diverse voices to explore ho
2026 International Society for the Study of Drug Policy (ISSDP) Conference Abstracts Extended/Early Bird Registrations Open
The Call for Abstracts for the 2026 International Society for the Study of Drug Policy (ISSDP) Conference has been extended until December 15 2025, and early bird registrations are now open.
Centre for Women’s Safety and Wellbeing: 35th March Against Domestic and Family Violence
On Tuesday, 25 November 2025, CWSW is coming together at Forrest Place for the 35th March Against Domestic and Family Violence.
NDRI Webinar: Drug Checking Around Australia
This webinar will bring together experts from drug checking services across the country, providing a snapshot of the current landscape of drug checking and alert systems in Australia.
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.
Empowered Young Leaders Workshop
WANADA staff members Rochelle McIntosh and Helin Cimen were delighted to attend the Kimberley Youth Alcohol and Other Drug Workshop, hosted by Empowered Young Leaders in Broome on 18–19 September.
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.