DASA Alice Springs

13/03/2026

🌟 We’re Hiring - Support Workers 🌟
Are you passionate about helping others and making a real difference in people’s lives? We are currently seeking dedicated and compassionate support workers to join our team at Aranda House.

Key Responsibilities:
• Provide day-to-day support and guidance to residents.
• Assist with activities, appointments, and daily routines.
• Encourage positive lifestyle choices and personal growth.
• Work collaboratively with staff to support residents’ recovery goals.
• Maintain a safe and supportive environment for all.

We are looking for people who are:
• Compassionate, respectful, and reliable.
• Strong communicators with the ability to build trust.
• Team-oriented and supportive of others.
• Passionate about supporting people on their recovery journey.
• Committed to cultural respect and community wellbeing.

To view the job description:
https://www.dasa.org.au/employment4b411520

Please email your resume and cover letter to admin@dasa.org.au or call 08 8950 5000 and ask to speak with Beatrice 🙂

13/03/2026

12/03/2026

Thank you Stephanie and Carli from Association of Alcohol and Other Drug Agencies NT for taking the time to visit Groote Eylandt. Your willingness to engage with the communities and learn more about the work being undertaken at the DASA Anindilyakwa Healing Centre is greatly appreciated. Opportunities like this help strengthen connections and support the important work happening across the region.

06/03/2026

A therapeutic rehabilitation service may have to find a new home after a severe flood in Alice Springs left its rooms unusable.

05/03/2026

With funding support from the Northern Territory Government Department of Health, DASA is launching a new Pilot Program. The Restorative Day Program is now accepting referrals for Adult Men with alcohol or other drug concerns and who are involved or at increased risk of involvement with the justice system, including those on bail for DFSV offences involving alcohol. More information can be found here: https://www.dasa.org.au/programs

04/03/2026

Last week DASA held the inaugural Leadership Support Program for our leadership group. While we could not have all of the leadership group there due to leave and other commitments, it was a fabulous start to this ongoing program facilitated by John McBryde. We discussed what is working well, what needs work and where to next, and it was a great to have the whole day together to debrief, discuss and plan. Looking forward to the next one. Also, what's a team event without cake 🎂🍰, we celebrated the birthday of our Therapeutic Lead, Beatrice Villadelrey while we were together.

03/03/2026

🌧️ Update from DASA's Aranda House Therapeutic Community.

As many of you know, Aranda House suffered extensive damage during the recent flood event in Alice Springs, leaving the building non‑habitable for the foreseeable future. Unfortunately, it may be many months before we can return—if at all.

The good news is that all staff and residents were safely evacuated, and we are now operating from a temporary residence at CAAAPU. We cannot express enough how grateful we are for CAAAPU’s ongoing support of DASA and the broader AOD sector. Their generosity and willingness to stand with us during this difficult time has been truly remarkable.

We are currently working closely with our funders to explore the best path forward—whether that means rebuilding Aranda House or relocating to a new home.

No matter what happens next, one thing remains absolutely certain: Aranda House is vital for people experiencing harm from alcohol and other drugs, and we are fully committed to continuing that support.

This has been a challenging moment for our organisation, but the strength and kindness of our community gives us hope. Thank you to everyone who has reached out, offered help, or kept us in your thoughts. Your support keeps us going as we rebuild and reimagine the future of Aranda House.

💛 With gratitude

The DASA Team

Steve Edgington MLA Bill Yan MLA - Member for Namatjira Marion Scrymgour MP

18/02/2026

A big thank you to the crew at Larapinta Child & Family Centre for inviting our Outreach teams to their Health & Wellbeing Day on Fri 13th Feb. What an amazing opportunity for service providers to get together & discover programs and services available in the community 🩷💛🩵

18/02/2026

📣 Listen Up Tennant Creek 📣
We are now accepting registrations for our upcoming Drink Driver Education Course. This program is designed to support individuals to better understand the risks of drink driving, make safer choices, and meet legal and court requirements.

📅 Course dates: Weds 11th March 2026
📍 Location: Tanami Training Room, CDU Campus, Staunton Street
📞 Enquiries & bookings: https://www.dasa.org.au/drink-driver-course
☎️ 08 8950 5000, option 3

11/02/2026

Due to recent flood damage and ongoing weather conditions, Aranda House will be closed until further notice to ensure the safety of our residents, staff and community. Please email admin@dasa.org.au for urgent enquiries.
We appreciate your understanding and patience during this time. Updates will be provided as soon as it is safe to reopen.
Please stay safe and take care.

03/02/2026

👨🏿‍🌾🍏🍊🍋🥑🍅🥭🥦

The new protective clothing has arrived on Eylandt and the Healing Centre Men are off to volunteer at the Angurugu Community Garden today. The Community Garden provides fresh and healthy produce for people on Eylandt to enjoy. The Men are proud to be helping out.