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
FYI E-Newsletter February 2026
In the February edition of FYI, WANADA’s monthly e-newsletter, we highlight major sector events and initiatives, including the Aboriginal Alcohol and Other Drug Worker Forum 2026 and insights from t
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Annual General Meeting and Alcohol and Other Drug Sector Forum/ WANADA Welcomes Our 2025–26 Board of Directors
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