DASA Alice Springs

14/04/2026

📢 Our Latest Outreach Newsletter is Out Now!

We’re excited to share our newest newsletter with you! Inside, you’ll find updates on our recent activities, important announcements, and a look at what’s coming up next.

Stay informed and connected with everything happening across our organisation.

👉 Check it out now and let us know what you think!
https://irp.cdn-website.com/c3755059/files/uploaded/Outreach+Newsletter+March+2026.pdf

08/04/2026

🚨 Important Update - Drink Driver Course Payments 🚨

We’d like to let our community know that our payment process for the Drink Driver Course will change from Monday 1st June 2026.

If you are booking into the course, you will be required to pay in full. You are still able to make part-payments but enrolment will not be accepted until DASA has received course fees in full.
We understand times are challenging and we want to continue providing this important program in a fair and sustainable way.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact our team - we’re here to help. Call us on 08 8950 5000 ext. 3, Mon-Fri 8am - 4pm.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

01/04/2026

📢 Easter Closure Notice 🐣

Please note that our Head Office will be closed over the Easter period on the following dates:
🔹 Good Friday - closed
🔹 Easter Monday - closed
We will resume normal operations on Tues 7th April.
We wish everyone a safe and happy Easter! 🌼

For any urgent matters during this time, please contact us via https://www.dasa.org.au/contact or https://www.dasa.org.au/need-help

22/03/2026

🌟 We’re Hiring - Multiple Positions Available! 🌟

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? We’re currently seeking motivated, reliable, and compassionate individuals to join our team across a range of roles.

✨ Opportunities available now:
• Case Managers | Aranda House
• Case Manager | Restorative Day Program (6 month contract with possibility of extending)
• Service Manager Community Programs

Whether you’re experienced in the field or looking to start a rewarding career, we’d love to hear from you!

💼 What we offer:
• Meaningful and rewarding work
• Supportive team environment
• Ongoing training and development
• Opportunities for growth

📍 Join a team that values respect, integrity, and community impact.

📧 To apply or find out more, please follow the link https://www.dasa.org.au/employment4b411520

👉 Help us make a difference - apply today or share this post with someone who might be interested!

17/03/2026

We are so excited to launch our 3 x Models of Care. In partnership with 360Edge - Dr Amanda Davies & Dr Richard Cash - we have spent the last 18 months reviewing, refining, improving and documenting our therapeutic practice. We now have evidence based models of care for our Methamphetamine Outreach Program, Alternative to Custody Program & the DASA Anindilyakwa Healing Centre. Work has commenced on our 4th Model of Care - Aranda House Therapeutic Community. Thanks to our various funders for the ongoing support with the development of these best practice guides - National Indigenous Australians Agency, NT Health, NT Attorney-General & Northern Territory PHN. Thank you also to our stakeholders who have continued to provide input and support this journey. Pictured proudly holding our finished products is our wonderful Therapeutic Lead, Beatrice Villadelrey.

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