2021 WA Alcohol and other Drug Excellence Award Winners
2021 WA Alcohol and other Drug Excellence Award Winners
Congratulations to the winners of the 2021 Western Australian Alcohol and other Drug Excellence Awards: Recognising outstanding alcohol and other drug practice.
WANADA CEO Jill Rundle and WA Chief Medical Officer for Mental Health Dr Sophie Davidson presented winners with their awards at a breakfast event at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre on Friday 8 October 2021 as part of the 2021 Western Australian Alcohol and other Drug Conference – Shifting Perspective, Alcohol and other drugs: everybody’s story.
“Congratulations to all the winners and finalists, who represent just a fraction of the achievements of the alcohol and other drug services across WA. We encourage people to learn more about the services available in your community and to seek information and support when wanted.”
WANADA CEO Jill Rundle
2021 Western Australian Alcohol and other Drug Excellence Award Winners
Excellence in Capacity and Capability Building (sponsored by Hope Community Services)
Winner: Next Step – Drug and Alcohol Clinical Advisory Service
Excellence in Consumer Engagement
Winner: Peer Based Harm Reduction WA – Consumer engagement to increase access to hepatitis C testing and treatment
Excellence in Improving AOD Outcomes for Aboriginal Peoples (sponsored by Cyrenian House)
Winner: Bloodwood Tree Association
Excellence in Partnerships (sponsored by Mission Australia)
Winners: Cyrenian House in partnership with Richmond Wellbeing – Residential Low Medical Withdrawal Units
Excellence in Preventing and Reducing Alcohol and other Drug Harms in Young People (sponsored by Women’s Health and Family Services)
Winner: Mission Australia – Drug and Alcohol Youth Service
Excellence in Prevention and Community Development (sponsor by the Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia)
Winner: Kimberley Community Alcohol and Drug Service – Prevention Program
Excellence in Reducing the Risk of Alcohol and other Drug Related Harms
Winner: Peer Based Harm Reduction WA – More than Just Fits
Excellence in Treatment
Winner: Cyrenian House (in partnership with the WA Department of Justice) – Wandoo Rehabilitation Prison Therapeutic Community
Excellence in Working with Families and Significant Others (sponsored by Tango IT)
Winner: Drug and Alcohol Youth Service – Behaviour Exchange Systems Therapy (BEST)
Translating Research into Practice for Improved Alcohol and other Drug Outcomes
Winner: Women’s Health and Family Services – Nurturing Families
Thank you to our presenting partner the Mental Health Commission of Western Australia, sector partners Cyrenian House, Holyoake, Hope Community Services, Mission Australia and The Salvation Army, as well as Lotterywest and all award category sponsors.
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Learn More
For more information, please contact Ethan James, WANADA Manager Advocacy and Systems, on (08) 6557 9400 or via [email protected].
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