VAADA is the peak body representing publicly-funded AOD services in Victoria.
We work to prevent and reduce AODrelated harms in the Victorian community by ensuring the people experiencing those harms, and the organisations that support them, are well-represented in policy, program development and public discussion.
We do this by
- Engaging in policy development
- Advocating for systemic change
- Representing issues identified by our members
- Providing leadership on priority issues
- Creating a space for collaboration within the AOD sector
- Maximizing opportunities to build the capacity and capability of the sector
- Keeping our members and stakeholders informed about issues relevant to the sector and
- Supporting evidence-based practice that reduces AOD related harms and maintains the dignity of those who use AOD (and related) services.