Worrying developments in VIC in the wake of Veronica Nelson-inspired bail reforms - let's hope the Coroner's 2020 findings aren't forgotten #jailingisfailing: "Youth advocates slam 'draconian' bail law reforms" - AAP - msn.com/en-au/news/aus…

We are excited to announce the panel for our upcoming event on the media, lived/living experience stories & best practices for AOD services. Join us on 27/3 as we launch a new resource to support better outcomes for ppl who share their stories publicly. aadc.org.au/events/

📢 Work in the AOD sector? Flinders University & NCETA need your input! Help shape vaping policies by taking this 10-min survey. If you know your service’s policies, scan the QR code in the image to participate. Your insights matter! 🙌 #AOD #VapingPolicy #HarmReduction

Are you a social worker in Australia? We want to know about your experience supporting clients impacted by alcohol and other drugs, so we can identify your needs. Our survey is now open to ALL social workers in Australia tinyurl.com/SocialWorkAODS… Australian Association of Social Workers #alliedhealth #socialwork

😞: NEWS FROM QLD - 'Pill-testing scrapped as deadly opioid emerges' (AAP) - msn.com/en-au/health/o…

A sneak preview of the guide we are launching this Thursday at 1.30pm (AEDT)! This guide highlights ways AOD services can support ppl with lived/living experience to share their stories in a way that reduces risks of negative outcomes. Join us online 👇 aadc.org.au/events/

Last week we launched our Best Practice Guide for AOD services to support better outcomes when people with lived/living experience share their stories in the media. The event recording will be available shortly, but in the meantime check out the guide at aadc.org.au

Visit our Events page for the video and podcast of our recent event, and to access a copy of our new Best Practice Guide and Position Statement. aadc.org.au/events/

Our team developed a brand new AIVL Media & Communications Guide by people who use drugs (PWUD) using a harm reduction lens.🔍🤩💊💉💜 It aims to help reporters and people writing for media ensure their coverage of our community uses respectful language, decreases inadvertent

PEAK BODY WELCOMES DRUG SUMMIT REPORT, CALLS FOR SWIFT RESPONSE: nationaltribune.com.au/peak-body-welc…

NSW Government receives Drug Summit report: health.nsw.gov.au/news/Pages/202…

📢Abstracts and Scholarships for the #APSAD25 conference are now open. Scholarships are only open to APSAD members. Not a member? Now is a good time to join. apsad.org.au/membership Applications close on 7 July 2025. Apply today apsadconference.com.au/scholarships

Let's hope the QLD Govt is open to expert advice & has a change of heart to save lives 🤞 - 'Warning of overdose spike in one state' (NewsWire): msn.com/en-au/health/o…

Perhaps someone should ask Mr Crisafulli if he also thinks that banning contraceptives would stop people from having sex? More common sense from NCCRED's Professor Nadine Ezard & MSIC's Marianne Jauncey in this article: abc.net.au/news/2025-04-0…

New AIVL Article in About Time, Australian National Prison Newspaper, about hepatitis C and harm reduction in issue no. 9. Thank you to our one and only, Esha, AIVL Board Member & Member Liaison and QuIHN Peer Harm Reduction Worker, for sharing your amazing lived experience and

Join us as we reflect on the historical exclusion of women+non binary people who use drugs from traditional feminist spaces and advocacy.  us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…  #narcofeminism #harmreductionsaveslives #humanrights #womxnsrights

Did you miss our webinar with Megan Wells about youth engagement and experiences in #AOD treatment, including national treatment trends and satisfaction with services? Watch the recording here: unsw.edu.au/research/ndarc…

🚨Abstracts Extended🚨 Still working on your abstract for #APSAD25? Don't panic, submission deadline has been extended to 23:59 AEST 12 May. Need help? Check the website for written abstract examples, plus don’t forget we have an Abstract Mentor Program. apsadconference.com.au/abstract-submi…

Today is International Harm Reduction Day! To mark the day, we're inviting you to register for our upcoming harm reduction webinar, where we'll explore how Australia can better uphold the health and human rights of people who use drugs both at home and globally. We're thrilled to

Today is National Sorry Day and AADC acknowledges the impact that forced removal policies had and continue to have on the Stolen Generations, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Australia.