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By Rita Francis March 11, 2026
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18 February 2026
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By Rita Francis March 13, 2026
A toolkit to support organisations implement the Guidelines on the management of co-occurring alcohol and other drug and mental health conditions in alcohol and other drug treatment settings (3rd edition) into practice is now available. Developed by researchers from the Matilda Centre at the University of Sydney in collaboration with key stakeholders, including AOD organisational leaders and workers, people with lived experience and loved ones, with funding from Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, the Guidelines implementation toolkit aims to assist organisational leaders to identify and address the following: evidence-to-practice gaps in relation to Guidelines recommendations; barriers to the implementation of Guidelines recommendations; implementation strategies and tools to address identified barriers; and processes for implementing and evaluating change. What is the toolkit? The Toolkit guides organisational leaders through a five-step implementation process for putting Guidelines recommendations into practice. Steps 1-4 inform the development and evaluation of an implementation work plan described in Step 5. Each step is accompanied by: i) guidance on how to complete the step; ii) an example of the step being completed in practice; and iii) implementation tools. The toolkit is designed to be flexible and adaptable to individual AOD treatment settings, and guidance and tools do not need to be used prescriptively. Instead, organisational leaders can use their experience, judgement and expertise to apply the toolkit within their local context. Who is the toolkit for? The toolkit has been developed for people working within AOD treatment settings who have the capacity to influence change, such as organisational leaders, service managers, clinic directors, quality assurance and improvement officers.
By Rita Francis March 13, 2026
19–21 August 2026
By Rita Francis March 13, 2026
8-11 November 2026
By Rita Francis March 13, 2026
Yilli Rreung Housing is pleased to announce the launch of our Homes Together – Tenant Sustainability Service (TSS) Program. Please see below for more information about the program and the support they offer. For more information or to make a referral, please email TSS@yillihousing.com.au Click here for the referral form. Please complete and return via email.
By Rita Francis July 10, 2025
The Alcohol and Drug Foundation (ADF), in collaboration with SHARC and Harm Reduction Victoria, has launched a powerful new resource focused on Lived and Living Experience (LLE) in the Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) sector. As momentum grows across Australia for meaningful and ongoing LLE involvement, this resource highlights the vital role that people with lived or living experience play across all areas of health and social support, including strategy and policy development, research, education and training, leadership, program design and service delivery. This new resource offers practical insights and guidance on: What LLE is and why it matters The variety of roles people with LLE hold across Australia How their unique expertise can drive better outcomes for individuals and communities Key considerations for engaging LLE meaningfully and ethically in your work Whether you're a service provider, policymaker, educator or working in program design, this resource is a must-read to ensure your approach is informed, inclusive and reflective of real-world experience. View the resources here .

We’re excited to announce the AADANT Conference 2026 will be held on 3–4 June 2026!


This year’s theme 'On Country, In Community: The Way We Work' explores how people, place and practice intersect to shape the future of AOD service delivery in the Northern Territory.


The 2026 conference brings together practitioners, researchers, policymakers, peer workers and community leaders to share innovation, strengthen collaboration and discuss real-world solutions grounded in the needs of NT communities.


With a strong focus on access, equity and evidence, the program highlights diverse voices and experiences from across urban, regional and remote settings, acknowledging that meaningful AOD outcomes require culturally responsive, community-informed and system-aware approaches.

What is the Stories Project About?

The Stories Project gathers personal experiences of alcohol and drug use from the Northern Territory. This initiative aims to enhance understanding and reduce stigma by sharing real stories from those affected by addiction.

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