ADA Australia

Between May and December 2025, ADA Australia hit the road to meet the crews of Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV). Here is how it went...

The Frontline of Change: Our Partnership with Fire Rescue Victoria Between May and December 2025, ADA Australia hit the road to meet the crews of Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV)...

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.

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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Cocaine… it’s alright isn’t it? 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?

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

Jen's story: Losing a loved one to overdose < Penington Institute Melbourne teacher Jen Furby shares her story of losing her only daughter, Nicole, to a drug overdose at the age of 25.

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

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...

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

Dry July: Giving Your Liver A Break (And Raising Money For Cancer) 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…

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

Mental Health First Aid 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...

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

Patrick Terminals – “Getting Conversations Going” Around AOD Risk ‍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...

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

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

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.