FYI E-Newsletter May 2026
In the May edition of FYI, WANADA’s monthly e‑newsletter, we highlight the opening of nominations for the 2026 Strong Spirit Strong Mind Aboriginal Alcohol and Other Drug Awards
Nominations Open for Strong Spirit Strong Mind Aboriginal Alcohol and Other Drug Awards
Nominations are now open for the Strong Spirit Strong Mind Aboriginal Alcohol and Other Drug Awards 2026, presented as part of the Aboriginal Alcohol and Other Drug Workers Forum 2026
An Important Message From Our Chair and CEO
After more than 26 years of dedicated leadership, Jill Rundle has shared her decision to step down as Chief Executive Officer of the Western Australian Network of Alcohol and Other Drug Agencies.
WANADA hosts Regional Alcohol and Other Drug Managers Forum in the Pilbara
Regional alcohol and other drug service managers shared valuable insight into the specialist alcohol and other drug workforce during the two‑day Regional, Rural and Remote Managers’ Forum.
Supporting People at Most Risk of Hepatitis C
WANADA will build on its work to support alcohol and other drug services in improving the quality of life and long-term health of clients at risk of living with hepatitis C, thanks to rene
Save the Date – Carers WA Conference 2026
Carers WA will host the Carers WA Conference 2026 in honour of National Carers Week 2026 on 8 October 2026, held at Optus Stadium.
Inquiry Into Health Impacts of Alcohol and Other Drugs – Perth Hearing
WANADA CEO Jill Rundle and Sector Development Manager Rochelle McIntosh joined WANADA Board Director and Peer Based Harm Reduction WA CEO Paul Dessauer to provide evidence to the Perth public hearing
Cancer Council WA – Youth Nicotine Use Symposium
Cancer Council WA is inviting expressions of interest to present at the Vaping and Beyond: Tackling Nicotine Use Among Young People Symposium on Tuesday 23 June 2026.
FYI E-Newsletter April 2026
In the April edition of FYI, WANADA’s monthly e-newsletter, we highlight a renewed focus on supporting people most at risk of hepatitis C, alongside opportunities to join the WANADA team and contrib
National Family and Domestic Violence Remembrance Day – Candlelight Vigil
The Centre for Women's Safety and Wellbeing is hosting a candlelight vigil to honour those killed due to family and domestic violence.
Celebrating the Childcare Access Program as New Subsidies Improve Access for Families
WANADA will end the CAP this month, supporting members to transition participating service users from the CAP to the CCS from now until June 2026.
FYI E-Newsletter March 2026
Learn more about the transition of WANADA's Childcare Access Program andYarnSmart training for WA in the March issue of FYI.