Welcome to the August AOD eNewsletter. Below is an overview of the topics discussed from our providers and programs. To read the full article click on the button at the bottom of the email to download the complete PDF.

1. Central and Eastern Sydney PHN: Update from Central and Eastern Sydney PHN, upcoming events, training and resources.
2. The Haymarket Foundation: A feature on the innovative collection of PREMS and PROMS data.
3. Community Restorative Centre (CRC): Positive outcomes during COVID-19.
4. NADA: Supporting the non-government sector.
5. Odyssey House: Odyssey House has adapted all community based service delivery to online and telehealth enabling services to continue.  
6. Sydney Local Health District Drug Health Services: COVID-19 Response.
7. The Cabin: ‘When we found out we would be working virtually many of the staff weren’t that keen on it, and didn’t feel it would be as effective. Having done virtual work before I knew from experience it can be just as powerful.’
8. Hello Sunday Morning: COVID19 pandemic provides opportunity for Daybreak Service to increase capacity.
9. Matilda Centre, The University of Sydney: Invitation to participate in public consultation for the 2020 Guidelines for the Treatment of Alcohol Problems.
10. We Help Ourselves: Enhancing services to meet the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
11. The Matilda Centre: Feedback on the comorbidity guidelines for the development of the 3rd revision.

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