Abstract Submissions Closing Soon!

The Western Australian Network of Alcohol and other Drug Agencies (WANADA) with Presenting Partner Hope Community Services is pleased to host the WA Alcohol and other Drug Conference 2025 over 5 – 7 March 2025 at Esplanade Hotel Fremantle by Rydges, Walyalup/Fremantle.

The conference promises to be a significant event for the WA alcohol and other drug sector. The conference will bring together a mix of WA alcohol and other drug professionals, service users and their families, researchers, academics, students, not-for-profit organisations, NGOs, and government representatives for an important exchange of ideas and insights on alcohol and other drugs. Through a structured program of discussions, workshops and sessions, we will seek to explore collaborations and reflect on the unique and complex workings of alcohol and other drug systems.

Abstract submissions for the conference have been extended to 5pm, Friday 13 December 2024.

Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute to the conference, held at the Esplanade Hotel Fremantle by Rydges, in Walyalup/Fremantle.

This year’s theme, “Pathways, Systems, Strategies,” invites innovative and impactful contributions that address:

• Engaging Lived/Living Experience
• Fostering Inclusive Practice
• Identifying and Responding to Complexity
• Strengthening Partnerships for a Systemic Response
• Being Future-Focused

To submit your abstract and for more information, visit the conference abstracts page.

Nominations for the Western Australian Alcohol and Other Drug Excellence Awards 2025 have also been extended to Friday, 10 January 2025. 

This is your chance to recognise the remarkable achievements of the Western Australian alcohol and other drug sector.

These awards highlight the outstanding work across the sector, and we warmly invite your nominations.

WANADA and our sector partners are excited to host the awards with nominations open in the following categories:

• Excellence in Community Development, Capacity and Capability Building (proudly sponsored by Palmerston Association)
• Excellence in Reducing the Risk of Alcohol and Other Drug-Related Harms
• Excellence in Treatment
• Excellence in Partnerships
• Excellence in Improving Alcohol and Other Drug Outcomes for Aboriginal Peoples
• Excellence in Working with Families and Significant Others
• Excellence in Preventing and Reducing Alcohol and Other Drug Harms in Young People
• Translating Research into Practice for Improved Alcohol and Other Drug Outcomes
• Excellence in Consumer Engagement

The awards will be presented as part of the 2025 WA Alcohol and Other Drug Conference.

Please visit the conference awards page for more information.

Check out the conference website to register and stay informed about all the latest updates. To subscribe to the conference mailing list, please email [email protected].

The WANADA team welcomes your enquiries at [email protected] or by calling (08) 6557 9400.