Emerging Leaders in Governance
Emerging Leaders in Governance
WANADA Research, Advocacy and Governance Officer Christel Barthelemy graduated from the Emerging Leaders Governance Program at a ceremony on Wednesday 15 May 2024.
The Engaging Young Leaders on Aged Care and Community Boards Program develops young leaders (under 40 years) and creates opportunities for them to succeed on Boards of Governance in the aged care and community sector. The Program is an initiative of Southcare Inc and supported by over 41 community, aged care, private and government organisations.
Picture: WANADA’s Christel Barthelemy (second from left) with Jane Chilcott (former CEO of Linkwest), Jill Rundle (WANADA CEO) and Jane Harwood (Linkwest CEO).
Sector News and Events

FYI E-Newsletter May 2025
In the May edition of FYI, WANADA’s monthly e-newsletter, we announce the release of a new video on Hepatitis C care and highlight the national FASD guidelines.

Help Shape an Alcohol and Other Drug Service for Young People
KARGG and Empowered Young Leaders are partnering with Milliya Rumurra to co-design a community-driven Youth Alcohol and Other Drug Service for the Kimberley. Conversations have started.

Watch Now: Hepatitis C Care
A new video shares how alcohol and other drug workers can support people to access testing and treatment for Hepatitis C .

Welcome Ganit and Amie – New Advocacy Team
WANADA is pleased to welcome Amie Furlong and Ganit Poleg-Spark as our new Systemic Advocacy Managers.