WA Alcohol and other Drug Excellence Awards Finalists

WANADA is thrilled to announce the finalists for the Western Australian Alcohol and Other Drug Excellence Awards 2025, which will be presented during the 2025 WA Alcohol and Other Drug Conference, Pathways, Systems, Strategies, over Wednesday 5 – Friday 7 March 2025 at the Esplanade Hotel Fremantle by Rydges in Walyalup/Fremantle.

These awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of individuals and programs within the Western Australian alcohol and other drug sector, showcasing their dedication to improving community outcomes.

Congratulations to our 2025 finalists in the following categories:

Community Development, Capacity and Capability Building (Sponsored by Palmerston Association)

• AOD Capability Building Project with Patricia Giles Centre and City of Stirling – Holyoake
• The Inner City Alcohol and Drug In-Reach, Outreach and Thru-Care Service in partnership with 360 Health and Community – Cyrenian House

Reducing the Risk of Alcohol and Other Drug Related Harms 

• Peel Needle and Syringe Exchange Program – Palmerston Association
• Enhanced Outreach and Mobile Health Clinics, Case Management, and Peer Support – Peer Based Harm Reduction WA

 Treatment 

• Women’s AOD Support Program – Luma
• Midland Withdrawal & Intervention Centre – Cyrenian House
• STEPS AOD Reintegration Program at Bunbury Regional Prison – Palmerston Association
• Turner River Rehabilitation Centre – Yaandina Community Services

 Partnerships 

• RISE Program in partnership with WA Police – Holyoake
• Alcohol and other Drug Outreach Program – St Patrick’s Community Support Centre and Palmerston Association
• Student Work Placement – Palmerston Association and Marr Moorditj Training Aboriginal Corporation

Improving Alcohol and Other Drug Outcomes for Aboriginal Peoples (Sponsored by Mission Australia)

• Healthy Blood Healthy Body Peer Education Pilot Project – Peer Based Harm Reduction WA
• Aboriginal Family Support Program – Cyrenian House
• Solid Steps AOD Program at Casuarina Prison – Palmerston Association & Wungening Aboriginal Corporation

Working with Families and Significant Others 

• Attachment Art and Play Program – Holyoake
• Parents under Pressure Program – Palmerston Association

Preventing and Reducing Alcohol and Other Drug Harms in Young People 

• SHIFT Youth AOD Outreach Service – Mission Australia
• Peer Pals – Peer Based Harm Reduction WA
• Moorditj Benang – Building Solid Futures in Young People – Palmerston Association

Translating Research into Practice for Improved Alcohol and Other Drug Outcomes 

• Alcohol and Drug Cognitive Enhancement (ACE) Program – Cyrenian House
• Oral Health Project – Palmerston Farm Therapeutic Community – Palmerston Association

Consumer Engagement 

• AOD Lived Experience Representative Training – Cyrenian House
• Engaging People who use Performance and Image Enhancing Drugs

We look forward to celebrating these exceptional contributions and announcing the winners at the conference.

Thank you to everyone who submitted nominations.

Your work continues to inspire and make a difference in the lives of people in our community.

For more information, please visit WA Alcohol and Other Drug Conference Awards.