ADA Australia

25/06/2025

The ADA Australia team recently made the trip up to Brisbane to speak at the 2025 Coal Industry Delegate Training Conference for the ETU Queensland & NT Branch. Important discussions occurred around substance misuse and mental health within the construction industry. The delegates who attended were provided with information to take back to their members on-site around the support services that ADA Australia provide, as well as the wider conversation around reaching out for support when in need. Thank you to the ETU QLD & NT Branch for providing us with an opportunity to speak to your delegates.

03/04/2025

Charlie, coke, snow, blow… the use of co***ne in Australia has been increasing and is now the second most-commonly used illicit drug - especially amongst construction workers... but what's the cost?

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A night out with mates, getting drunk and buying “a bag” may seem socially acceptable to some, the associated risks are often not considered. Why would it be? It’s just a little fun right?

25/08/2024

As we approach International Overdose Awareness Day, ADA Australia wants to acknowledge the bravery of our friend Jen Furby, who has experienced and will always have to live with the loss of a child to overdose.

Read Jen's story:
https://www.penington.org.au/jens-story-losing-a-loved-one-to-overdose/

"International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) – held on August 31 every year – is the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma those who have died and acknowledge the grief of family and friends left behind.

Our theme for 2024 is “Together we can”, highlighting the power of our community when we all stand together." - overdoseday.com

Learn more here:
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-25/penington-institute-drug-overdose-report-2024/104260646

Melbourne teacher Jen Furby shares her story of losing her only daughter, Nicole, to a drug overdose at the age of 25.

16/07/2024

Tragically, not a week goes by without another report of another woman being murdered or terribly injured, and sometimes their children, at the hands of a partner or former partner...

https://www.adaaus.com.au/articles/partner-violence---our-national-shame

Tragically, not a week goes by without another report of another woman being murdered or terribly injured, and sometimes their children, at the hands of a partner or former partner...

28/06/2024

While Dry July is centred on helping others, by getting on board you’re also helping yourself. A whole month ‘breather’ for the liver, a chance to wash out all those alcohol-related toxins…

https://www.adaaus.com.au/articles/dry-july-giving-your-liver-a-break-and-raising-money-for-cancer
Dry July Foundation

While Dry July is centred on helping others, by getting on board you’re also helping yourself. A whole month ‘breather’ for the liver, a chance to wash out all those alcohol-related toxins…

20/06/2024

ADA Australia has recently conducted the accredited 12-hour Standard Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training course out of The Centre for U, an initiative of the ETU - Electrical Trades Union of Australia, Victorian Branch...
So, why not talk to us to book this important training for your people?

https://www.adaaus.com.au/articles/mhfa-training-why-you-should-consider-it-for-your-workplace

ADA Australia has recently conducted the accredited 12-hour Standard Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training course out of The Centre for U, an initiative of the Electrical Trades Union Victoria...

03/06/2024

Since the beginning of May, ADA Australia has rolled out a number of drug and alcohol awareness training sessions for around 80 Patrick Terminals employees, with more sessions to be completed over the coming weeks...

https://www.adaaus.com.au/articles/patrick-terminals

‍Since the beginning of May, ADA Australia has rolled out a number of drug and alcohol awareness training sessions for around 80 Patrick Terminals employees, with more sessions to be completed...

29/05/2024

Getting The Mental Health Conversation Going: Workplaces are recognising the risks – and their obligations – around ‘mental injury’ (psychosocial risk) at work. The STAR Group takes this very seriously...

https://www.adaaus.com.au/articles/getting-the-mental-health-conversation-going---star-group
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Workplaces are recognising the risks – and their obligations – around ‘mental injury’ (psychosocial risk) at work. The Star Group takes this very seriously...

20/05/2024

The ADA Australia team recently ran toolbox talks to some UGL sites in Victoria and Queensland - talking about workplace risk and health challenges around substance use, and misuse.

https://www.adaaus.com.au/articles/ugl---safety-conversations-for-a-positive-work-culture

‍The ADA Australia team recently ran toolbox talks to some UGL sites in Victoria and Queensland - talking about workplace risk and health challenges around substance use, and misuse.

01/04/2024

World Bipolar Day is recognised annually on the 30th of March to raise awareness and understanding of bipolar disorder and to eliminate social stigma around mental illness...

Click to read more

https://www.adaaus.com.au/articles/world-bipolar-day-eliminating-stigma

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World Bipolar Day is recognised annually on the 30th of March to raise awareness and understanding of bipolar disorder and to eliminate social stigma around mental illness...

27/03/2024

Every job to a greater, or lesser degree, comes with demands... but our work should not ‘bust our brains’; you are entitled to a safe work environment, a safe workplace, a mentally healthy workplace.
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Hunterlink Incolink

Every job to a greater, or lesser degree, comes with demands... but our work should not ‘bust our brains’; you are entitled to a safe work environment, a safe workplace, a mentally healthy workplace.

21/03/2024

Recently, ADA Australia facilitated the third batch of STAR Group workers through the accredited 12-hour Standard Mental Health First Aid (MFHA)..
Click to read more...

https://www.adaaus.com.au/articles/star-group-walking-the-talk-on-mental-health-first-aid
Mental Health First Aid Australia

Recently, ADA Australia facilitated the third batch of STAR Group workers through the accredited 12-hour Standard Mental Health First Aid (MFHA)...