Office of Alcohol and other Drugs Launched
Office of Alcohol and other Drugs launch
The Office of Alcohol and Other Drugs officially launched on July 1, followed by a brief ceremony on Friday July 5. Director Naomi Henrickson along with Kelly Cannington, Steve Allsop, Stephen Bright, and Jill Rundle addressed the gathering.
Located within the Mental Health Commission building, the Office is focused on shaping policy and strategy to address alcohol and other drug (AOD) issues in Western Australia.
Picture: Steve Allsop, Jill Rundle, Stephen Bright and Trish Tran
Sector News and Events
WACOSS Sector Consultation – Impacts of the Middle East Conflict on WA Communities & Services
The Western Australian Council of Social Service (WACOSS) is hosting two online consultations to hear from community service organisations about the impacts of the war in the Middle East on WA househo
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.
Matilda Centre Fremantle Workshop – Managing Co-occurring Alcohol and Other Drug and Mental Health Conditions
The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use at the University of Sydney will deliver a free, evidence-based training workshop in Perth this April .
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.