Victorian Association of Drink & Drug Driver Services

About Vadds

VADDS was incorporated as an Association in 1996 to

  • Act as a central networking and consultative body actively supporting members on all issues relating to drink driver services and
  • Facilitate the delivery of the highest standard of drink drive programs by its members

VADDS is a representative Association of reputable professionals who agree to conduct themselves and their associated business dealings under the current Victorian Accredited Driver Education Program Standards as determined by the Department of Health and/or the current VADDS Code of Professional Conduct.

VADDS MISSION

Our Mission is to provide the highest level of training and education to professional assessors and presenters working in accredited Drink & Drug Driver Education Agencies. VADDS will at all times support its members and assure that all professionals certified by VADDS uphold the Code of Professional Conduct at all times.

VADDS' PURPOSE is to:

  • to enhance the performance of the drink & drug driver education profession and its role in Victoria's Road Safety and Drug Strategies
  • to effectively represent the profession's interests in dealings with the government and in state and national forums
  • to promote the profession's perspective on Road Safety and Drug issues
  • to develop and maintain effective working relationships with other organisations related to Alcohol and Drug Education
  • to advance the contribution and expertise of drink & drug driver education agencies in key issues and programs

VADDS VISION:

The Victorian Association of Drink & Drug Driver Services strives to be the leading body supporting an industry of trusted and recognised professionals contributing to road safety in the community.

VADDS will achieve this by:

  • Providing education, training and professional development opportunities for members
  • Designing, developing and monitoring educational material to enhance the delivery of drink & drug driver education programs
  • Exploring opportunities to assist member agencies to grow and expand their services
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