Members Handbook Last updated: November 2014

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1 Members Handbook Last updated: November 2014

2 About WANADA The Western Australian Network of Alcohol and other Drug Agencies (WANADA) is the peak body for the alcohol and other drug education, prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and support sector in WA. We are an independent, membership-driven not-for-profit association. The work of WANADA includes; workforce planning, Aboriginal networking, consultation, advocacy lobbying, sector planning, representation and service enhancement on behalf of members and the sector. Alcohol and other drugs (AOD) are a health and social issue that impacts the whole community. The AOD sector in Western Australia provides highly skilled services to meet the diverse needs of people in our community. WANADA aspires to drive across sector solutions that focus on a whole of community approach to addressing health and wellbeing issues associated with the use alcohol and other drugs. WANADA is driven by the passion and hard work of our member agencies, which include community drug services, therapeutic communities and residential rehabilitation centres, soberingup shelters, harm reduction services, and counselling services. WANADA is the independent voice on alcohol and other drug sector issues throughout WA.

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4 WANADA s ways of working WANADA was established in 1984 as the peak body for the Western Australian alcohol and other drug sector. State government funding was withdrawn in the mid 1990 s, during which time members supported the continuation of their peak from their own funds. This highlighted how valuable WANADA was to members and built the basis of the strong relationship WANADA maintains with its members today. WANADA represents the interests of a diverse membership across Western Australia. Members cover the spectrum of prevention, treatment and harm reduction services, including community drug services, residential treatment, community based services, and needle and syringe exchange programs. The Board of WANADA has grown and developed to reflect the growth and diversity of the membership. Board members are elected from the sector and have the option to appoint an independent chairperson to complement the Board s skills and to reflect any current areas of focus for the sector. The current CEO, Jill Rundle, commenced the role in Through her passion and commitment WANADA diversified its funding sources and increased its capacity to meet the growing demand and complexity of issues related to alcohol and other drug use. Jill leads WANADA into a challenging new era for the specialist Western Australian alcohol and other drug sector. The WANADA staff work closely together to draw on the strengths and talents of the team. Operations are broadly divided into Sector Development and WANADA Organisation Development activities, with a strong focus on consultation, cross sector relationships and communication.

5 Types of Membership WANADA offers three types of membership: Full Organisational Membership will be available to those legally constituted nongovernment and government agencies or branches of legally constituted agencies whose prime function is in the alcohol or other drug area and who support the purpose and objectives of WANADA. Associate Organisation Membership will be available to all other legally constituted nongovernment and government agencies (ie those whose prime function is not in the alcohol or other drug area) who support the objectives of WANADA Individual Membership will be available to individuals who support the objectives of WANADA. Government agencies who provide core or recurrent service funding to the non-government sector are not eligible for membership. Membership Income Category Full Organisation < $250,000 $250,000 - $1,000,000 >$1,000,000 Plus service subscriptions as agreed Fees (inc GST) $330 $550 $880 $220 Associate Organisation Individual Flat rate Incentivised rate (ie full member of another WA peak body. Excluding for-profit and government ) Waged Unwaged $330 $275 $44 $22

6 Member benefits WANADA members (depending on eligibility) are able to access a wide range of free or subsidised services and resources that support WANADA s purpose of leading and enhancing the capacity of the sector to meet the needs of the WA community. Advocacy... uniting the diversity of the sector to inform and influence policy and practice around AOD service provision Communications... supporting members to stay well connected and informed on current issues, workforce development and employment opportunities across WA and nationally. Green Book... connecting people with AOD and Mental Health Services in Western Australia through the online, smart phone and hard copy Green Book directory Consumer support... covering the cost of childcare, use of interpreters and the support of paid carers while consumers access member services Employee support and workforce development... providing support services and workforce development events and activities tailored to the needs of the WA AOD sector Continuous quality improvement... delivering consultancy and resources to enhance the AOD sectors ability to demonstrate the quality and professionalism of WA AOD services WANADA provides the regular FYI e-newsletter free to the diverse range of AOD sector stakeholders. This improves across sector working, collaboration and understanding of the AOD sector.

7 Membership Benefits Benefits Full Organisation Members Associate Organisation Members Individual Members FYI e-newsletter Free job adverts in FYI Opportunities to inform sector development and policy planning through WANADA led consultations Bursaries and preferential conference rates (eg early bird rate for WANADA Members through to registration close of DAO Symposium and bursaries for attendance at NIDAC) Member s Update e-bulletin Full listing in GreenBook directory and app. (including listing for additional/multiple AOD services) Set number of free copies of physical Green Book Access to discounted Employee Assistance Program rates Opportunity to attend AOD sector specific management program Childcare Access Program Interpreter Access Program Free access to AOD knowledgebase Unified advocacy voice on AOD specific service issues Opportunity to access up to $10,000 contribution to audit fees for the Standard on Culturally Secure Practice (available to DAO funded agencies only) Free consultancy to support achievement of the Standard on Culturally Secure Practice Access to supported student placement Access to co-ordinated secondment pool Eligibility for WANADA Board membership Vote on WANADA decisions