Who is VAADA?
The Victorian Alcohol and Drug Association Inc. (VAADA) is a peak organisation, which aims to reduce the harms associated with alcohol and other drug use within the Victorian community.
VAADA’s membership comprises agencies working in the AOD field, as well as those individuals who are involved in, or have a specific interest in, prevention, treatment, rehabilitation or research that minimises the harms caused by alcohol and other drugs (AOD).
What does VAADA do?
As a peak organisation, VAADA’s purpose is to ensure that the issues for people experiencing the harms associated with alcohol and other drug use and the organisations that support them are well represented in policy and program development and public discussion
VAADA seeks to achieve this through:
- Engaging in policy development;
- Advocating for systemic change;
- Representing issues our member’s identify;
- Providing leadership on priority issues to pursue;
- Creating a space for collaboration within the AOD sector;
- Keeping our members and stakeholders informed about issues relevant to the sector; and
- Supporting evidence-based practice that maintains the dignity of those who use alcohol and other drug services (and related services).
