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ADA Australia

Melbourne based training provider delivering workplace mental health, alcohol and other drugs awareness and people leader programs across Australia.

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ADA Australia

Business Description

ADA Australia, Alcohol and Drug Awareness Australia Pty. Ltd., began operations in 2016 and delivers workplace mental health training and alcohol and other drugs awareness training to companies, unions, group apprenticeship schemes, government agencies and NGOs. Programs run on-site in every state and territory and through online webinars.

The catalogue covers psychosocial hazards, people leader training, toolbox talks, short awareness sessions and full day programs, and accredited Mental Health First Aid, backed by the WellConnect app and the 24/7 Friendly Ear support service.

Service & Expertise

Wellbeing and Mental Health

Mental Health Programs

ADA Australia provides workplace mental health programs for employers in every state and territory, combining training, resources and a 24/7 support service from its Port Melbourne base.

  • Workplace mental health training that helps organisations identify, manage and address psychosocial hazards such as unreasonable deadlines, gendered violence, work trauma, bullying, conflict and isolation.
  • People leader training for team leaders, supervisors and managers on their responsibilities and legal obligations for psychological safety.
  • The WellConnect app and online Worker Wellbeing Hub, carrying the Seven Flags Wellbeing Monitor and clinically evaluated resources for ongoing access.
  • The Friendly Ear support service, available 24/7 to clients and their families, anonymous and staffed by experienced support workers.

Best for: employers meeting psychosocial risk obligations that want training, resources and an ongoing support line from one provider.

Learning, Training and Capability Development

Accredited and Non Accredited Training

ADA Australia provides workplace mental health and alcohol and other drugs training for Australian workplaces, including the nationally accredited Mental Health First Aid course, delivered on-site at the workplace, by live interactive webinar or in a blended format.

  • Mental Health First Aid, a two day face to face program delivered by certified instructors, with three yearly refresher training.
  • Alcohol and other drugs awareness training covering duty of care under work health and safety law.
  • Toolbox talks and full day programs customised to the client industry and delivered by trainers with lived experience.

Best for: employers in safety critical industries wanting industry specific awareness training.

Operational Coverage

  • ACT (Hybrid)
  • New South Wales (Hybrid)
  • Northern Territory (Hybrid)
  • Queensland (Hybrid)
  • South Australia (Hybrid)
  • Tasmania (Hybrid)
  • Victoria (Hybrid) Local presence: Physical office Level 1/373 Bay St, Port Melbourne VIC, 3207
  • Western Australia (Hybrid)

Industry

Industry Experience

Education and Training

Contacts & Channels

FAQs

Where does ADA Australia deliver training?

Australia-wide. Programs are delivered on-site at workplaces in every state and territory, with online webinars for remote and dispersed teams, and the office is at Level 1/373 Bay St, Port Melbourne VIC 3207.

Is ADA Australia training accredited?

The Mental Health First Aid program is nationally accredited through Mental Health First Aid Australia and delivered by certified MHFA instructors. Other programs are professional development training calibrated to Australian WHS frameworks.

What support does ADA Australia offer beyond training?

The WellConnect app and online Worker Wellbeing Hub carry resources including the Seven Flags Wellbeing Monitor, and the Friendly Ear support service is available 24/7 to clients and their families.

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