Association of Alcohol and Other Drug Agencies NT

18/06/2026

The Northern Territory has 12 times the national average rate of homelessness, and demand for Vinnies welfare assistance continues to rise.

Across the NT, more Territorians are reaching out for support and relying on services and dedicated volunteers to get through.

AADANT would like to show our support for our member service and peak CEOs who are taking part in the Vinnies Australia CEO Sleepout and helping raise awareness and funds for people experiencing homelessness in the Northern Territory.

Donations directly support people in the NT experiencing homelessness.

Support the NT CEO Sleepout here:
https://www.ceosleepout.org.au/event/nt



Anglicare NT NT Shelter TeamHEALTH

18/06/2026

🎉 AOD 101 & Brief Interventions Training in Katherine

Over the past two days, AADANT was pleased to support the delivery of the AOD 101 & Brief Interventions Training in Katherine.

Delivered by Stephanie Holmes (EO, AADANT), and Dr Amanda Davies from 360Edge, the training brought together local workers to build knowledge, confidence and practical skills in having meaningful conversations about alcohol and other drug use, reducing harm and supporting people on their journey to wellbeing.

It was a great success, with strong engagement and valuable discussions across the two days.

A big thank you to the facilitators, participants and project partners who helped make this training possible.

18/06/2026

17/06/2026

17/06/2026

For our next webinar, join Dr Danielle Tran and Dr Bianca Varney to explore contemporary evidence on the use of and for the treatment of opioid dependence in pregnancy.

🗓️ Thursday, 18 June
⏲️ 3pm AEST
📍 Zoom webinar

Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_x1PQfqfBTw2yyynQvOEZhA

16/06/2026

✨ We hope you had the best two days at the AADANT Conference 2026!

It was incredible to bring the sector together for connection, learning and meaningful conversations 🙌

We’d really appreciate your feedback. Please scan the QR code and complete the survey. Your input helps us shape future conferences.

🎉 As a THANK YOU, complete the survey by Friday 19 June 2026 and go into the draw to WIN one of three $50 gift vouchers!

Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/AADANTConf2026feedback

Association of Alcohol and Other Drug Agencies NT

16/06/2026

🚨 Darwin Workshop Filling Fast! 🚨

The Indigenous Mental Health, Complex Racial Trauma & Attachment Workshop with Dr Tracy Westerman AM is filling up quickly with Darwin spots already 50% SOLD OUT!

If you’ve still got professional development funds to use before EOFY, now is the time to secure your spot.

📍 Darwin | 22–24 September 2026

This 3-day workshop will provide practical, evidence-based strategies to:
✔ Strengthen cultural capability
✔ Improve workforce retention
✔ Better support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities

These public workshops are limited for 2026, so don’t miss out.

🎟️ Secure your place now before it fills up: https://indigenouspsychservices.com.au/workshops/indigenous-mental-health-complex-racial-trauma-attachment/https://indigenouspsychservices.com.au/workshops/indigenous-mental-health-complex-racial-trauma-attachment/

🚨 Workshops with Dr Tracy Westerman AM are almost SOLD OUT for 2026! If you want to access my training this year, these public workshops are it! 🚨
💡 Still have professional development funds to allocate before EOFY?�There are limited places remaining in our public workshops for 2026, including:
📍 Indigenous Mental Health, Complex Racial Trauma & Attachment Workshop�
• Adelaide | 17–19 June *VIRTUAL SPOTS ONLY - IN PERSON SOLD OUT�
• Broome | 29 June–1 July *NEW DATES-2 SPOTS LEFT�
• Mt Isa | 7–9 July *70% SOLD OUT�
• Sydney | 9–11 September�
• Darwin | 22–24 September *50% SOLD OUT
These workshops provide practical, evidence-based strategies to strengthen cultural capability, improve workforce retention, and better support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
🎟️ Secure your place before they fill: https://indigenouspsychservices.com.au/shop/

02/06/2026

This evening, we came together at Parliament House to recognise and celebrate the extraordinary people, programs and organisations making a difference across the Northern Territory alcohol and other drugs sector.

A huge congratulations to all finalists in the 2026 AADANT Northern Territory Alcohol and Other Drug Services Awards. Being named a finalist is an incredible achievement and reflects the dedication, compassion and commitment you bring to your work every day. Your efforts continue to strengthen services, support communities and improve outcomes for people across the NT.

We were honoured to be joined by:
• The Honourable Steven Edgington MLA, Minister for Health and our host for the evening
• The Honourable Jinson Anto Charls GAICD MLA
• Mrs Oly Carlson MLA
• Stephanie Holmes, CEO of AADANT
• Paul Connolly GAICD, CEO of Northern Territory PHN

Thank you also to Rebecca Forrest for serving as MC and helping make the evening such a special celebration.

The NT AOD sector is filled with passionate people doing important work, often behind the scenes, and tonight was an opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate that contribution.

Congratulations again to all finalists. You should be incredibly proud of the impact you are making.

More photos from the evening to come 📸✨

Aadant Conference 2026

28/05/2026

Our CEO Geoff was a guest on the latest episode of the GET REAL podcast, hosted by Karenza Louis-Smith and Emily Webb from Ermha365. 💬

Listen in on their conversation by visiting: https://www.buzzsprout.com/922639/episodes/19215008

The GET REAL podcast is also available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. 🔊

28/05/2026

Rita Francis (Capacity Building and Engagement Coordinator, AADANT) has been attending the AddictionZ Conference on the Gold Coast over the past two days.

This year’s theme, Addiction Treatment in a Changing World: Whole Person, Whole System – From Hope to Action, has sparked important conversations and insights across the sector.

A standout was the opening keynote by best-selling author Johann Hari, whose message that “the opposite of addiction is connection” was both engaging and inspiring. His reflections on addiction as a way of coping with pain and the power of storytelling, really resonated.

The conference has offered so many valuable takeaways to bring back into our work across the Northern Territory.