Our History
The Alcohol and Drug Network (ADAN) was initiated after
the NSW ‘Talking About Grog Summit’ held in Sydney in
2003 to give voice to Aboriginal alcohol and other drugs
(AOD)workers in NSW as specialists and in recognition of
the isolation and challenges workers often face in the
sector.
Alongside ADAN, the Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol NetworkLeadership Group (ADAN LG) was established to provide aforum for workers to influence policy; to meet culturalvalues; and to represent the AOD workforce to informprogram development at all levels and across Aboriginalcommunities in NSW in line with the Aboriginal HealthPlan, 2013-2023. Additionally, the group aimed to:
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Support career pathways for Aboriginal AOD workersbetween various health organisations in NSW.
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Review Aboriginal specific tools (e.g. IRIS).
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Ensure Aboriginal AOD workers have access to models of care and practice, education, supervision and support.