About Us

The Western Australian Network of Alcohol and other Drug Agencies (WANADA) is the peak body for the alcohol and other drug (AOD) education, prevention, treatment and support sector in Western Australia. Since its establishment in 1984, WANADA's membership has developed to reflect a 'whole-of-community' approach to AOD issues. WANADA is an independent, membership-driven not-for-profit association. Paid staff are supervised by an elected Board comprising agency delegates and individuals drawn from the membership.

Our Vision

To be regarded as the most influential voice and advocate on alcohol and other drug service sector issues in Western Australia, and support the service sector to effect real changes in a community affected by alcohol and other drug use.

Purpose

To be a combined, independent and effective voice on alcohol and other drug service sector issues through networking, consultation, lobbying, sector planning, representation and service enhancement on behalf of members and the sector.

Values

The work of WANADA is guided by our:

• Belief in the invaluable contribution that the non-government sector can make in both service delivery and policy development
• Valuing and promoting the importance of a diversity of service and service options, highlighting the equal opportunity rights of all people affected by AOD use
• Commitment to evidence based approaches and practice wisdom input to policy and practice to advance service delivery to the community
• Commitment to support agencies striving for improvement and enhancement of service delivery
• Commitment to supporting the needs for workers and volunteers in the alcohol and other drugs sector
• The need to support the development and enhancement of mutual respect between organisations to enhance partnership development and integration in order to ensure best outcomes for people accessing the services.

Objectives

The key strategic objectives of WANADA are to:

1. Effectively represent the AOD service sector
2. Provide a valuable service to WANADA Members, including advocacy and public profile
3. Improve sector service capacity and effectiveness
4. Ensure sustainability of WANADA

Funding

WANADA's core funding is provided by the Western Australian Drug and Alcohol Office (DAO) and the Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing - Office for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health.

WANADA also receives additional project funding from:

• Drug and Alcohol Office (DAO) Western Australia
• Office for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health (OATSIH) - Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing
• Lotterywest
• Alcohol Education and Rehabilitation Foundation (AER)
• St John of God Subiaco
• Department of Health and Ageing

More About WANADA

• Constitution (2009)
• WANADA Annual Review 2008/09
• Strategic Plan 2007 - 2010 (PDF)