Program

Program 2025

This program is interactive. You can click on each of the presenter sessions to view the presentation outline and speaker’s biography.

The conference sessions will run on AEST – Queensland time.

Agenda items highlighted in Green will be available in person and online.

Agenda items highlighted in Blue will be available in person only.

All sessions will be recorded and made available to delegates in the Resource Centre five business days after the conclusion of the conference.

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The AddictionZ 2025 Conference reserves the right to amend or alter any advertised details relating to dates, program and speakers if necessary and without notice, as a result of circumstances beyond their control. All attempts will be made to keep any changes to an absolute minimum.

Monday, May 12, 2025

	Pre Conference Activities
4:40 PM - 5:40 PM	Welcome Drink in Lobby
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Pay Your Own Way Dinner - Surfers Pavilion We know you want to make the most out of your day, so we’ve organised a venue for you to continue to network and enjoy dinner with your peers and new friends.

	Pre Conference Activities
4:40 PM - 5:40 PM	Welcome Drink in Lobby
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Pay Your Own Way Dinner - Surfers Pavilion We know you want to make the most out of your day, so we’ve organised a venue for you to continue to network and enjoy dinner with your peers and new friends.

	Pre Conference Activities
4:40 PM - 5:40 PM	Welcome Drink in Lobby
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Pay Your Own Way Dinner - Surfers Pavilion We know you want to make the most out of your day, so we’ve organised a venue for you to continue to network and enjoy dinner with your peers and new friends.

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

	Ballroom 1	Ballroom 2	Springbrook Room	Room 4
7:45 AM - 8:30 AM	Registration Open - Day 1 Welcome! Come and say hello to the Conference Team and collect your Name Badge!
8:30 AM - 8:40 AM	Acknowledge and Welcome: The Land We Gather On To start the conference, we acknowledge the Yugambeh people, Traditional Custodians of the land, through a Welcome to Country ceremony by the Jellurgal Aboriginal Cultural Centre. This meaningful moment honors their connection to the land and invites us to be mindful of our shared responsibility to care for it.
8:40 AM - 9:05 AM	Official Welcome, Housekeeping and Lived Experience Acknowledgement Join us as we officially open AddictionZ 2025 and set the stage for an impactful conference. Conference Chair, Dr. Anastasia Hronis, Clinical Psychologist from the University of Technology Sydney, will extend a warm welcome to delegates, share important housekeeping details, and lead a heartfelt Lived and Living Experience Acknowledgement, recognising the voices and stories that shape our collective journey.
9:05 AM - 9:35 AM	A Holistic Approach to Care Using Pacific Indigenous Frameworks That Can Benefit All Dr Inez Fainga'a-Manu Sione, Community Research Fellow of Village Connect & Griffith University
9:35 AM - 10:05 AM	Keynote Presentation by Professor Nicki Dowling
10:05 AM - 10:35 AM	Keynote Presentation by Emeritus Professor Doug Sellman
10:35 AM - 11:00 AM	Morning Tea With Exhibitors Join us for a delightful morning tea and connect with your fellow attendee's. Challenge yourself to step out of your comfort zone and make a new connection. Let’s mix, mingle, and make meaningful connections over a cup of coffee or tea!
	Behavioural Addictions: Understanding and Addressing Modern Dependencies Chair:	Navigating the Intersection: Addressing Addiction and Co-occurring Diagnoses/Disorders Chair: Mikel Gellatly	Connecting for Recovery: Peer Support in Addiction Services Chair: April Long	Workshop 1 IN PERSON ONLY
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Tobacco in the Time of Vaping - Experiences From a Smoking Cessation Clinic Adam Pastor, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne	Recognizing the intersections of Mental Health, AoD and Domestic and Family Violence using S&T Model Jackie Wruck, Safe And Together Institute - Australia	Lived Expertise in Action: Embedding a Peer Perspective Brendan Ritchie & Mr Farouk Mitri, Self Help Addiction Resource Centre (SHARC)	Common Ground: Learnings from Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Interventions for Reducing Gambling Harm Georgia Dellosa
11:35 AM - 12:05 PM	Full Therapeutic Disclosure: Navigating Sex Addiction Recovery and Betrayal Trauma Michael Rooney, Intimacy Healing Therapy & Consulting	Addressing Complexity, Disconnection and Struggle: a Relational Approach to Treatment Daniel Baddiley, Communifyqld	Navigating the Complexities of AOD Peer Work Penny Chugg, The Salvation Army, Alcohol And Other Drugs Program	Workshop 1 continued
12:10 PM - 12:40 PM	Social Media Consumption and Autonomy Development in Young Adults Phd Alina Deana Machande, University Of Hagen, Germany	St Vincent's Aodmh Hub - Acute Integrated Care for Addictions Within an Emergency Department Dr Greta Moon & Niamh Corscadden & Tom Cochrane, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne	Who Are the Peers in a Therapeutic Community and What Magic Do They Provide? Bernice Smith & Toni Eachus, Goldbridge Rehabilitation Services Inc.	Workshop 1 continued.
12:40 PM - 1:40 PM	Lunch With Exhibitors Join us for an interactive lunch at the exhibition! Check the app daily for updates and instructions to ensure you don’t miss out on the exciting surprises.
	Cultural Humility and Demographic-specific Treatment Issues Chair:	Holistic Approaches to Youth Engagement, Recovery, and Care Chair:	Multiple Pathways to Recovery: Innovative Approaches and Practices Chair:	Workshop 2 Chair:
1:40 PM - 2:10 PM	Reflections and Learnings From the Aboriginal Family Support Program Five Years on From Implementation David Shakespeare, Nicola Iannantuoni and Tara Ellis, Cyrenian House	X-Tending our Reach: Engaging Young People with Significant Barriers Sophie Marshall & Jori Etuale, Mater Clarence Street	Innovation or Common Sense in Addiction Recovery? The Banyans Interdisciplinary Collaborative Care Model (BiCOC) Dr Ruth Crowther & Ms Tammy Spiller, The Banyans	Supporting Women at Higher Risk of Alcohol Exposed Pregnancies, a Lived Experience Perspective Sophie Harrington & Angelene Bruce
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM	Meeting the Unique Needs of Gender and Sexual Minority Clients in Substance Abuse Treatment Dr Kelly King, Metropolitan State University Of Denver	Re-imagining Recovery: a Scoping Review and Qualitative Needs Assessment of “recovery” Among Youth and Caregivers Cameron Eekhoudt, BC Centre on Substance Use	Innovative, Flexible and Assertive Approaches to Harm Reduction and Accidental Counselling With Young People Liz Scott & Molly Reynolds, Directions Health Services	Workshop 2.
2:50 PM - 3:20 PM	Exploring Australian Addiction Workers' Views on Inclusive Treatment for Transgender and Gender Diverse (Tgd) Clients Nic Robinson-Griffith, Thorne Harbour Health	Headspace National AOD Strategy: a Roadmap for Delivering Holistic Care for Young People Josh Steicke, Headspace National	A New Model of Addiction Rehabilitation: the Connectedness Model Fosters Completeness, Safety and Prosperity Dr Aqua Hastings, Excelsia College	Workshop 2..
3:20 PM - 3:50 PM	Join Us For Afternoon Tea With Exhibitors & In-Person Poster Presentations
	Afternoon Keynote Session
3:50 PM - 4:00 PM	Afternoon Boost: Join Our Energizer Session Before Our Amazing Afternoon Keynote Speakers Hit The Stage!
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM	Keynote Presentation By Associate Professor Vanessa Beesley Associate Professor Vanessa Beesley, QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM	The Real-World Evidence of MDMA-Assisted Therapy: Expanding The Therapeutic Potential Beyond PTSD Dr Michael Winlo, Director, Emyria
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM	Keynote Presentation To be Announced Anticipation is building! Our keynote speaker, soon to be revealed, will lead an exciting session you’ll remember long after the event
5:30 PM - 5:45 PM	Day One Wrap Up As we conclude the first day of the conference, Conference Chair Dr. Anastasia Hronis will guide us through key reflections and highlights from the day. Take this moment to pause and appreciate the stories, insights, and connections shared so far. Following this session, join us for the Conference Networking Function—a perfect opportunity to unwind, continue conversations, and build meaningful connections with fellow delegates.
5:45 PM - 7:15 PM	AddictionZ 2025 Official Networking Event The welcome reception is a networking event for our attendees, exhibitions, partners, and presenters and promotes rich conversations and helps build meaningful relationships between peers. Light canapés and beverages will be served allowing attendees to connect with their peers, along with our partners and exhibitors. Tickets are included for 2-day conference registrations. Additional guest and/or partner tickets can be purchase separately.

	Ballroom 1	Ballroom 2
7:45 AM - 8:30 AM	Registration Open - Day 1 Welcome! Come and say hello to the Conference Team and collect your Name Badge!
8:30 AM - 8:40 AM	Acknowledge and Welcome: The Land We Gather On To start the conference, we acknowledge the Yugambeh people, Traditional Custodians of the land, through a Welcome to Country ceremony by the Jellurgal Aboriginal Cultural Centre. This meaningful moment honors their connection to the land and invites us to be mindful of our shared responsibility to care for it.
8:40 AM - 9:05 AM	Official Welcome, Housekeeping and Lived Experience Acknowledgement Join us as we officially open AddictionZ 2025 and set the stage for an impactful conference. Conference Chair, Dr. Anastasia Hronis, Clinical Psychologist from the University of Technology Sydney, will extend a warm welcome to delegates, share important housekeeping details, and lead a heartfelt Lived and Living Experience Acknowledgement, recognising the voices and stories that shape our collective journey.
9:05 AM - 9:35 AM	A Holistic Approach to Care Using Pacific Indigenous Frameworks That Can Benefit All Dr Inez Fainga'a-Manu Sione, Community Research Fellow of Village Connect & Griffith University
9:35 AM - 10:05 AM	Keynote Presentation by Professor Nicki Dowling
10:05 AM - 10:35 AM	Keynote Presentation by Emeritus Professor Doug Sellman
10:35 AM - 11:00 AM	Morning Tea With Exhibitors Join us for a delightful morning tea and connect with your fellow attendee's. Challenge yourself to step out of your comfort zone and make a new connection. Let’s mix, mingle, and make meaningful connections over a cup of coffee or tea!
	Behavioural Addictions: Understanding and Addressing Modern Dependencies Chair:	Navigating the Intersection: Addressing Addiction and Co-occurring Diagnoses/Disorders Chair: Mikel Gellatly
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Tobacco in the Time of Vaping - Experiences From a Smoking Cessation Clinic Adam Pastor, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne	Recognizing the intersections of Mental Health, AoD and Domestic and Family Violence using S&T Model Jackie Wruck, Safe And Together Institute - Australia
11:35 AM - 12:05 PM	Full Therapeutic Disclosure: Navigating Sex Addiction Recovery and Betrayal Trauma Michael Rooney, Intimacy Healing Therapy & Consulting	Addressing Complexity, Disconnection and Struggle: a Relational Approach to Treatment Daniel Baddiley, Communifyqld
12:10 PM - 12:40 PM	Social Media Consumption and Autonomy Development in Young Adults Phd Alina Deana Machande, University Of Hagen, Germany	St Vincent's Aodmh Hub - Acute Integrated Care for Addictions Within an Emergency Department Dr Greta Moon & Niamh Corscadden & Tom Cochrane, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne
12:40 PM - 1:40 PM	Lunch With Exhibitors Join us for an interactive lunch at the exhibition! Check the app daily for updates and instructions to ensure you don’t miss out on the exciting surprises.
	Cultural Humility and Demographic-specific Treatment Issues Chair:	Holistic Approaches to Youth Engagement, Recovery, and Care Chair:
1:40 PM - 2:10 PM	Reflections and Learnings From the Aboriginal Family Support Program Five Years on From Implementation David Shakespeare, Nicola Iannantuoni and Tara Ellis, Cyrenian House	X-Tending our Reach: Engaging Young People with Significant Barriers Sophie Marshall & Jori Etuale, Mater Clarence Street
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM	Meeting the Unique Needs of Gender and Sexual Minority Clients in Substance Abuse Treatment Dr Kelly King, Metropolitan State University Of Denver	Re-imagining Recovery: a Scoping Review and Qualitative Needs Assessment of “recovery” Among Youth and Caregivers Cameron Eekhoudt, BC Centre on Substance Use
2:50 PM - 3:20 PM	Exploring Australian Addiction Workers' Views on Inclusive Treatment for Transgender and Gender Diverse (Tgd) Clients Nic Robinson-Griffith, Thorne Harbour Health	Headspace National AOD Strategy: a Roadmap for Delivering Holistic Care for Young People Josh Steicke, Headspace National
3:20 PM - 3:50 PM	Join Us For Afternoon Tea With Exhibitors & In-Person Poster Presentations
	Afternoon Keynote Session
3:50 PM - 4:00 PM	Afternoon Boost: Join Our Energizer Session Before Our Amazing Afternoon Keynote Speakers Hit The Stage!
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM	Keynote Presentation By Associate Professor Vanessa Beesley Associate Professor Vanessa Beesley, QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM	The Real-World Evidence of MDMA-Assisted Therapy: Expanding The Therapeutic Potential Beyond PTSD Dr Michael Winlo, Director, Emyria
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM	Keynote Presentation To be Announced Anticipation is building! Our keynote speaker, soon to be revealed, will lead an exciting session you’ll remember long after the event
5:30 PM - 5:45 PM	Day One Wrap Up As we conclude the first day of the conference, Conference Chair Dr. Anastasia Hronis will guide us through key reflections and highlights from the day. Take this moment to pause and appreciate the stories, insights, and connections shared so far. Following this session, join us for the Conference Networking Function—a perfect opportunity to unwind, continue conversations, and build meaningful connections with fellow delegates.
5:45 PM - 7:15 PM	AddictionZ 2025 Official Networking Event The welcome reception is a networking event for our attendees, exhibitions, partners, and presenters and promotes rich conversations and helps build meaningful relationships between peers. Light canapés and beverages will be served allowing attendees to connect with their peers, along with our partners and exhibitors. Tickets are included for 2-day conference registrations. Additional guest and/or partner tickets can be purchase separately.

	Springbrook Room	Room 4
7:45 AM - 8:30 AM	Registration Open - Day 1 Welcome! Come and say hello to the Conference Team and collect your Name Badge!
8:30 AM - 8:40 AM	Acknowledge and Welcome: The Land We Gather On To start the conference, we acknowledge the Yugambeh people, Traditional Custodians of the land, through a Welcome to Country ceremony by the Jellurgal Aboriginal Cultural Centre. This meaningful moment honors their connection to the land and invites us to be mindful of our shared responsibility to care for it.
8:40 AM - 9:05 AM	Official Welcome, Housekeeping and Lived Experience Acknowledgement Join us as we officially open AddictionZ 2025 and set the stage for an impactful conference. Conference Chair, Dr. Anastasia Hronis, Clinical Psychologist from the University of Technology Sydney, will extend a warm welcome to delegates, share important housekeeping details, and lead a heartfelt Lived and Living Experience Acknowledgement, recognising the voices and stories that shape our collective journey.
9:05 AM - 9:35 AM	A Holistic Approach to Care Using Pacific Indigenous Frameworks That Can Benefit All Dr Inez Fainga'a-Manu Sione, Community Research Fellow of Village Connect & Griffith University
9:35 AM - 10:05 AM	Keynote Presentation by Professor Nicki Dowling
10:05 AM - 10:35 AM	Keynote Presentation by Emeritus Professor Doug Sellman
10:35 AM - 11:00 AM	Morning Tea With Exhibitors Join us for a delightful morning tea and connect with your fellow attendee's. Challenge yourself to step out of your comfort zone and make a new connection. Let’s mix, mingle, and make meaningful connections over a cup of coffee or tea!
	Connecting for Recovery: Peer Support in Addiction Services Chair: April Long	Workshop 1 IN PERSON ONLY
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Lived Expertise in Action: Embedding a Peer Perspective Brendan Ritchie & Mr Farouk Mitri, Self Help Addiction Resource Centre (SHARC)	Common Ground: Learnings from Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Interventions for Reducing Gambling Harm Georgia Dellosa
11:35 AM - 12:05 PM	Navigating the Complexities of AOD Peer Work Penny Chugg, The Salvation Army, Alcohol And Other Drugs Program	Workshop 1 continued
12:10 PM - 12:40 PM	Who Are the Peers in a Therapeutic Community and What Magic Do They Provide? Bernice Smith & Toni Eachus, Goldbridge Rehabilitation Services Inc.	Workshop 1 continued.
12:40 PM - 1:40 PM	Lunch With Exhibitors Join us for an interactive lunch at the exhibition! Check the app daily for updates and instructions to ensure you don’t miss out on the exciting surprises.
	Multiple Pathways to Recovery: Innovative Approaches and Practices Chair:	Workshop 2 Chair:
1:40 PM - 2:10 PM	Innovation or Common Sense in Addiction Recovery? The Banyans Interdisciplinary Collaborative Care Model (BiCOC) Dr Ruth Crowther & Ms Tammy Spiller, The Banyans	Supporting Women at Higher Risk of Alcohol Exposed Pregnancies, a Lived Experience Perspective Sophie Harrington & Angelene Bruce
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM	Innovative, Flexible and Assertive Approaches to Harm Reduction and Accidental Counselling With Young People Liz Scott & Molly Reynolds, Directions Health Services	Workshop 2.
2:50 PM - 3:20 PM	A New Model of Addiction Rehabilitation: the Connectedness Model Fosters Completeness, Safety and Prosperity Dr Aqua Hastings, Excelsia College	Workshop 2..
3:20 PM - 3:50 PM	Join Us For Afternoon Tea With Exhibitors & In-Person Poster Presentations
	Afternoon Keynote Session
3:50 PM - 4:00 PM	Afternoon Boost: Join Our Energizer Session Before Our Amazing Afternoon Keynote Speakers Hit The Stage!
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM	Keynote Presentation By Associate Professor Vanessa Beesley Associate Professor Vanessa Beesley, QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM	The Real-World Evidence of MDMA-Assisted Therapy: Expanding The Therapeutic Potential Beyond PTSD Dr Michael Winlo, Director, Emyria
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM	Keynote Presentation To be Announced Anticipation is building! Our keynote speaker, soon to be revealed, will lead an exciting session you’ll remember long after the event
5:30 PM - 5:45 PM	Day One Wrap Up As we conclude the first day of the conference, Conference Chair Dr. Anastasia Hronis will guide us through key reflections and highlights from the day. Take this moment to pause and appreciate the stories, insights, and connections shared so far. Following this session, join us for the Conference Networking Function—a perfect opportunity to unwind, continue conversations, and build meaningful connections with fellow delegates.
5:45 PM - 7:15 PM	AddictionZ 2025 Official Networking Event The welcome reception is a networking event for our attendees, exhibitions, partners, and presenters and promotes rich conversations and helps build meaningful relationships between peers. Light canapés and beverages will be served allowing attendees to connect with their peers, along with our partners and exhibitors. Tickets are included for 2-day conference registrations. Additional guest and/or partner tickets can be purchase separately.

	Ballroom 1
7:45 AM - 8:30 AM	Registration Open - Day 1 Welcome! Come and say hello to the Conference Team and collect your Name Badge!
8:30 AM - 8:40 AM	Acknowledge and Welcome: The Land We Gather On To start the conference, we acknowledge the Yugambeh people, Traditional Custodians of the land, through a Welcome to Country ceremony by the Jellurgal Aboriginal Cultural Centre. This meaningful moment honors their connection to the land and invites us to be mindful of our shared responsibility to care for it.
8:40 AM - 9:05 AM	Official Welcome, Housekeeping and Lived Experience Acknowledgement Join us as we officially open AddictionZ 2025 and set the stage for an impactful conference. Conference Chair, Dr. Anastasia Hronis, Clinical Psychologist from the University of Technology Sydney, will extend a warm welcome to delegates, share important housekeeping details, and lead a heartfelt Lived and Living Experience Acknowledgement, recognising the voices and stories that shape our collective journey.
9:05 AM - 9:35 AM	A Holistic Approach to Care Using Pacific Indigenous Frameworks That Can Benefit All Dr Inez Fainga'a-Manu Sione, Community Research Fellow of Village Connect & Griffith University
9:35 AM - 10:05 AM	Keynote Presentation by Professor Nicki Dowling
10:05 AM - 10:35 AM	Keynote Presentation by Emeritus Professor Doug Sellman
10:35 AM - 11:00 AM	Morning Tea With Exhibitors Join us for a delightful morning tea and connect with your fellow attendee's. Challenge yourself to step out of your comfort zone and make a new connection. Let’s mix, mingle, and make meaningful connections over a cup of coffee or tea!
	Behavioural Addictions: Understanding and Addressing Modern Dependencies Chair:
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Tobacco in the Time of Vaping - Experiences From a Smoking Cessation Clinic Adam Pastor, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne
11:35 AM - 12:05 PM	Full Therapeutic Disclosure: Navigating Sex Addiction Recovery and Betrayal Trauma Michael Rooney, Intimacy Healing Therapy & Consulting
12:10 PM - 12:40 PM	Social Media Consumption and Autonomy Development in Young Adults Phd Alina Deana Machande, University Of Hagen, Germany
12:40 PM - 1:40 PM	Lunch With Exhibitors Join us for an interactive lunch at the exhibition! Check the app daily for updates and instructions to ensure you don’t miss out on the exciting surprises.
	Cultural Humility and Demographic-specific Treatment Issues Chair:
1:40 PM - 2:10 PM	Reflections and Learnings From the Aboriginal Family Support Program Five Years on From Implementation David Shakespeare, Nicola Iannantuoni and Tara Ellis, Cyrenian House
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM	Meeting the Unique Needs of Gender and Sexual Minority Clients in Substance Abuse Treatment Dr Kelly King, Metropolitan State University Of Denver
2:50 PM - 3:20 PM	Exploring Australian Addiction Workers' Views on Inclusive Treatment for Transgender and Gender Diverse (Tgd) Clients Nic Robinson-Griffith, Thorne Harbour Health
3:20 PM - 3:50 PM	Join Us For Afternoon Tea With Exhibitors & In-Person Poster Presentations
	Afternoon Keynote Session
3:50 PM - 4:00 PM	Afternoon Boost: Join Our Energizer Session Before Our Amazing Afternoon Keynote Speakers Hit The Stage!
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM	Keynote Presentation By Associate Professor Vanessa Beesley Associate Professor Vanessa Beesley, QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM	The Real-World Evidence of MDMA-Assisted Therapy: Expanding The Therapeutic Potential Beyond PTSD Dr Michael Winlo, Director, Emyria
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM	Keynote Presentation To be Announced Anticipation is building! Our keynote speaker, soon to be revealed, will lead an exciting session you’ll remember long after the event
5:30 PM - 5:45 PM	Day One Wrap Up As we conclude the first day of the conference, Conference Chair Dr. Anastasia Hronis will guide us through key reflections and highlights from the day. Take this moment to pause and appreciate the stories, insights, and connections shared so far. Following this session, join us for the Conference Networking Function—a perfect opportunity to unwind, continue conversations, and build meaningful connections with fellow delegates.
5:45 PM - 7:15 PM	AddictionZ 2025 Official Networking Event The welcome reception is a networking event for our attendees, exhibitions, partners, and presenters and promotes rich conversations and helps build meaningful relationships between peers. Light canapés and beverages will be served allowing attendees to connect with their peers, along with our partners and exhibitors. Tickets are included for 2-day conference registrations. Additional guest and/or partner tickets can be purchase separately.

	Ballroom 2
7:45 AM - 8:30 AM	Registration Open - Day 1 Welcome! Come and say hello to the Conference Team and collect your Name Badge!
8:30 AM - 8:40 AM	Acknowledge and Welcome: The Land We Gather On To start the conference, we acknowledge the Yugambeh people, Traditional Custodians of the land, through a Welcome to Country ceremony by the Jellurgal Aboriginal Cultural Centre. This meaningful moment honors their connection to the land and invites us to be mindful of our shared responsibility to care for it.
8:40 AM - 9:05 AM	Official Welcome, Housekeeping and Lived Experience Acknowledgement Join us as we officially open AddictionZ 2025 and set the stage for an impactful conference. Conference Chair, Dr. Anastasia Hronis, Clinical Psychologist from the University of Technology Sydney, will extend a warm welcome to delegates, share important housekeeping details, and lead a heartfelt Lived and Living Experience Acknowledgement, recognising the voices and stories that shape our collective journey.
9:05 AM - 9:35 AM	A Holistic Approach to Care Using Pacific Indigenous Frameworks That Can Benefit All Dr Inez Fainga'a-Manu Sione, Community Research Fellow of Village Connect & Griffith University
9:35 AM - 10:05 AM	Keynote Presentation by Professor Nicki Dowling
10:05 AM - 10:35 AM	Keynote Presentation by Emeritus Professor Doug Sellman
10:35 AM - 11:00 AM	Morning Tea With Exhibitors Join us for a delightful morning tea and connect with your fellow attendee's. Challenge yourself to step out of your comfort zone and make a new connection. Let’s mix, mingle, and make meaningful connections over a cup of coffee or tea!
	Navigating the Intersection: Addressing Addiction and Co-occurring Diagnoses/Disorders Chair: Mikel Gellatly
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Recognizing the intersections of Mental Health, AoD and Domestic and Family Violence using S&T Model Jackie Wruck, Safe And Together Institute - Australia
11:35 AM - 12:05 PM	Addressing Complexity, Disconnection and Struggle: a Relational Approach to Treatment Daniel Baddiley, Communifyqld
12:10 PM - 12:40 PM	St Vincent's Aodmh Hub - Acute Integrated Care for Addictions Within an Emergency Department Dr Greta Moon & Niamh Corscadden & Tom Cochrane, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne
12:40 PM - 1:40 PM	Lunch With Exhibitors Join us for an interactive lunch at the exhibition! Check the app daily for updates and instructions to ensure you don’t miss out on the exciting surprises.
	Holistic Approaches to Youth Engagement, Recovery, and Care Chair:
1:40 PM - 2:10 PM	X-Tending our Reach: Engaging Young People with Significant Barriers Sophie Marshall & Jori Etuale, Mater Clarence Street
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM	Re-imagining Recovery: a Scoping Review and Qualitative Needs Assessment of “recovery” Among Youth and Caregivers Cameron Eekhoudt, BC Centre on Substance Use
2:50 PM - 3:20 PM	Headspace National AOD Strategy: a Roadmap for Delivering Holistic Care for Young People Josh Steicke, Headspace National
3:20 PM - 3:50 PM	Join Us For Afternoon Tea With Exhibitors & In-Person Poster Presentations
	Afternoon Keynote Session
3:50 PM - 4:00 PM	Afternoon Boost: Join Our Energizer Session Before Our Amazing Afternoon Keynote Speakers Hit The Stage!
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM	Keynote Presentation By Associate Professor Vanessa Beesley Associate Professor Vanessa Beesley, QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM	The Real-World Evidence of MDMA-Assisted Therapy: Expanding The Therapeutic Potential Beyond PTSD Dr Michael Winlo, Director, Emyria
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM	Keynote Presentation To be Announced Anticipation is building! Our keynote speaker, soon to be revealed, will lead an exciting session you’ll remember long after the event
5:30 PM - 5:45 PM	Day One Wrap Up As we conclude the first day of the conference, Conference Chair Dr. Anastasia Hronis will guide us through key reflections and highlights from the day. Take this moment to pause and appreciate the stories, insights, and connections shared so far. Following this session, join us for the Conference Networking Function—a perfect opportunity to unwind, continue conversations, and build meaningful connections with fellow delegates.
5:45 PM - 7:15 PM	AddictionZ 2025 Official Networking Event The welcome reception is a networking event for our attendees, exhibitions, partners, and presenters and promotes rich conversations and helps build meaningful relationships between peers. Light canapés and beverages will be served allowing attendees to connect with their peers, along with our partners and exhibitors. Tickets are included for 2-day conference registrations. Additional guest and/or partner tickets can be purchase separately.

	Springbrook Room
7:45 AM - 8:30 AM	Registration Open - Day 1 Welcome! Come and say hello to the Conference Team and collect your Name Badge!
8:30 AM - 8:40 AM	Acknowledge and Welcome: The Land We Gather On To start the conference, we acknowledge the Yugambeh people, Traditional Custodians of the land, through a Welcome to Country ceremony by the Jellurgal Aboriginal Cultural Centre. This meaningful moment honors their connection to the land and invites us to be mindful of our shared responsibility to care for it.
8:40 AM - 9:05 AM	Official Welcome, Housekeeping and Lived Experience Acknowledgement Join us as we officially open AddictionZ 2025 and set the stage for an impactful conference. Conference Chair, Dr. Anastasia Hronis, Clinical Psychologist from the University of Technology Sydney, will extend a warm welcome to delegates, share important housekeeping details, and lead a heartfelt Lived and Living Experience Acknowledgement, recognising the voices and stories that shape our collective journey.
9:05 AM - 9:35 AM	A Holistic Approach to Care Using Pacific Indigenous Frameworks That Can Benefit All Dr Inez Fainga'a-Manu Sione, Community Research Fellow of Village Connect & Griffith University
9:35 AM - 10:05 AM	Keynote Presentation by Professor Nicki Dowling
10:05 AM - 10:35 AM	Keynote Presentation by Emeritus Professor Doug Sellman
10:35 AM - 11:00 AM	Morning Tea With Exhibitors Join us for a delightful morning tea and connect with your fellow attendee's. Challenge yourself to step out of your comfort zone and make a new connection. Let’s mix, mingle, and make meaningful connections over a cup of coffee or tea!
	Connecting for Recovery: Peer Support in Addiction Services Chair: April Long
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Lived Expertise in Action: Embedding a Peer Perspective Brendan Ritchie & Mr Farouk Mitri, Self Help Addiction Resource Centre (SHARC)
11:35 AM - 12:05 PM	Navigating the Complexities of AOD Peer Work Penny Chugg, The Salvation Army, Alcohol And Other Drugs Program
12:10 PM - 12:40 PM	Who Are the Peers in a Therapeutic Community and What Magic Do They Provide? Bernice Smith & Toni Eachus, Goldbridge Rehabilitation Services Inc.
12:40 PM - 1:40 PM	Lunch With Exhibitors Join us for an interactive lunch at the exhibition! Check the app daily for updates and instructions to ensure you don’t miss out on the exciting surprises.
	Multiple Pathways to Recovery: Innovative Approaches and Practices Chair:
1:40 PM - 2:10 PM	Innovation or Common Sense in Addiction Recovery? The Banyans Interdisciplinary Collaborative Care Model (BiCOC) Dr Ruth Crowther & Ms Tammy Spiller, The Banyans
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM	Innovative, Flexible and Assertive Approaches to Harm Reduction and Accidental Counselling With Young People Liz Scott & Molly Reynolds, Directions Health Services
2:50 PM - 3:20 PM	A New Model of Addiction Rehabilitation: the Connectedness Model Fosters Completeness, Safety and Prosperity Dr Aqua Hastings, Excelsia College
3:20 PM - 3:50 PM	Join Us For Afternoon Tea With Exhibitors & In-Person Poster Presentations
	Afternoon Keynote Session
3:50 PM - 4:00 PM	Afternoon Boost: Join Our Energizer Session Before Our Amazing Afternoon Keynote Speakers Hit The Stage!
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM	Keynote Presentation By Associate Professor Vanessa Beesley Associate Professor Vanessa Beesley, QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM	The Real-World Evidence of MDMA-Assisted Therapy: Expanding The Therapeutic Potential Beyond PTSD Dr Michael Winlo, Director, Emyria
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM	Keynote Presentation To be Announced Anticipation is building! Our keynote speaker, soon to be revealed, will lead an exciting session you’ll remember long after the event
5:30 PM - 5:45 PM	Day One Wrap Up As we conclude the first day of the conference, Conference Chair Dr. Anastasia Hronis will guide us through key reflections and highlights from the day. Take this moment to pause and appreciate the stories, insights, and connections shared so far. Following this session, join us for the Conference Networking Function—a perfect opportunity to unwind, continue conversations, and build meaningful connections with fellow delegates.
5:45 PM - 7:15 PM	AddictionZ 2025 Official Networking Event The welcome reception is a networking event for our attendees, exhibitions, partners, and presenters and promotes rich conversations and helps build meaningful relationships between peers. Light canapés and beverages will be served allowing attendees to connect with their peers, along with our partners and exhibitors. Tickets are included for 2-day conference registrations. Additional guest and/or partner tickets can be purchase separately.

	Room 4
7:45 AM - 8:30 AM	Registration Open - Day 1 Welcome! Come and say hello to the Conference Team and collect your Name Badge!
8:30 AM - 8:40 AM	Acknowledge and Welcome: The Land We Gather On To start the conference, we acknowledge the Yugambeh people, Traditional Custodians of the land, through a Welcome to Country ceremony by the Jellurgal Aboriginal Cultural Centre. This meaningful moment honors their connection to the land and invites us to be mindful of our shared responsibility to care for it.
8:40 AM - 9:05 AM	Official Welcome, Housekeeping and Lived Experience Acknowledgement Join us as we officially open AddictionZ 2025 and set the stage for an impactful conference. Conference Chair, Dr. Anastasia Hronis, Clinical Psychologist from the University of Technology Sydney, will extend a warm welcome to delegates, share important housekeeping details, and lead a heartfelt Lived and Living Experience Acknowledgement, recognising the voices and stories that shape our collective journey.
9:05 AM - 9:35 AM	A Holistic Approach to Care Using Pacific Indigenous Frameworks That Can Benefit All Dr Inez Fainga'a-Manu Sione, Community Research Fellow of Village Connect & Griffith University
9:35 AM - 10:05 AM	Keynote Presentation by Professor Nicki Dowling
10:05 AM - 10:35 AM	Keynote Presentation by Emeritus Professor Doug Sellman
10:35 AM - 11:00 AM	Morning Tea With Exhibitors Join us for a delightful morning tea and connect with your fellow attendee's. Challenge yourself to step out of your comfort zone and make a new connection. Let’s mix, mingle, and make meaningful connections over a cup of coffee or tea!
	Workshop 1 IN PERSON ONLY
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Common Ground: Learnings from Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Interventions for Reducing Gambling Harm Georgia Dellosa
11:35 AM - 12:05 PM	Workshop 1 continued
12:10 PM - 12:40 PM	Workshop 1 continued.
12:40 PM - 1:40 PM	Lunch With Exhibitors Join us for an interactive lunch at the exhibition! Check the app daily for updates and instructions to ensure you don’t miss out on the exciting surprises.
	Workshop 2 Chair:
1:40 PM - 2:10 PM	Supporting Women at Higher Risk of Alcohol Exposed Pregnancies, a Lived Experience Perspective Sophie Harrington & Angelene Bruce
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM	Workshop 2.
2:50 PM - 3:20 PM	Workshop 2..
3:20 PM - 3:50 PM	Join Us For Afternoon Tea With Exhibitors & In-Person Poster Presentations
	Afternoon Keynote Session
3:50 PM - 4:00 PM	Afternoon Boost: Join Our Energizer Session Before Our Amazing Afternoon Keynote Speakers Hit The Stage!
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM	Keynote Presentation By Associate Professor Vanessa Beesley Associate Professor Vanessa Beesley, QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM	The Real-World Evidence of MDMA-Assisted Therapy: Expanding The Therapeutic Potential Beyond PTSD Dr Michael Winlo, Director, Emyria
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM	Keynote Presentation To be Announced Anticipation is building! Our keynote speaker, soon to be revealed, will lead an exciting session you’ll remember long after the event
5:30 PM - 5:45 PM	Day One Wrap Up As we conclude the first day of the conference, Conference Chair Dr. Anastasia Hronis will guide us through key reflections and highlights from the day. Take this moment to pause and appreciate the stories, insights, and connections shared so far. Following this session, join us for the Conference Networking Function—a perfect opportunity to unwind, continue conversations, and build meaningful connections with fellow delegates.
5:45 PM - 7:15 PM	AddictionZ 2025 Official Networking Event The welcome reception is a networking event for our attendees, exhibitions, partners, and presenters and promotes rich conversations and helps build meaningful relationships between peers. Light canapés and beverages will be served allowing attendees to connect with their peers, along with our partners and exhibitors. Tickets are included for 2-day conference registrations. Additional guest and/or partner tickets can be purchase separately.

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

	Ballroom 1	Ballroom 2	Springbrook Room	Room 4
6:30 AM - 7:15 AM	Yoga at Binna Burra Terrace Stretch and unwind when you join Zoe from OJAS Yoga & Mindfulness for a guided Yoga session. If you’re a yoga enthusiast or a beginner, everyone attending the conference is welcome to attend.
	Registration Open - Day Two Welcome to Day 2! Come and say hello to the Conference Team and collect your Name Badge!
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM	Welcome Back - Conference Day Two Join us as we start Day Two with a warm welcome from Dr. Anastasia Hronis, Clinical Psychologist from the University of Technology Sydney. This session will outline today’s highlights, provide key housekeeping updates, and set the tone for another inspiring day ahead.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM	Keynote Presentation By Associate Professor Emily Stockings Associate Professor Emily Stockings, Program Lead - Smoking, Vaping & Mental Health, The Matilda Centre, University of Sydney
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM	Keynote Presentation By Professor Adam Bourne Professor Adam Bourne, Director, ARCSHS Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM	Morning Tea With Exhibitors. Engage with someone you just haven’t talked to yet
	Innovating Change: Digital Programs and Proven Strategies for Addiction Prevention and Treatment	Transforming Recovery: Integrating Emotional Insight, Autonomy, and Care Continuums IN PERSON ONLY	Alternative Treatments IN PERSON ONLY	Round Table Session - Sponsored and Facilitated by Sana Health Group
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM	ConnectWell: A Digital AOD Pilot Service to Increase Consumer Engagement Grace Shuttleworth, Lives Lived Well	Self-Managed Medication in AOD Residential Services Richard Salewicz & Kylie Harris, Salvation Army - Aod Services Tasmania	Trauma-Sensitive Yoga in Addiction Recovery: Enhancing Healing and Body Awareness for Women with SUD Julie Schamp, Ghent University	Round Table Session 1 Round Table Discussion: Innovations and Collaborations in Addiction Treatment
10:55 AM - 11:15 AM	The 'Power to Change' Gambling Program. A Digitally-enhanced Brief Treatment Program for Problem Gamblers Christine Parr, Caraniche	Be Brave: Recognise and Centralise Shame in your Practice Hala Abdelnour, Institute Of Non-violence	Aboriginal Elders (Bridyas) as Guardians of Cultural Wisdom in Healing Wayne Ryder & Mike Winton, Palmerston Association Incorporated	Round Table Session 2
11:20 AM - 11:40 AM	Demonstrating the Effectiveness of Drug Prevention and Rehabilitation Programming in Significantly Reducing Australian Drug Mortality Gary Christian, Drug Free Australia	Pivot – a Private Outpatient Alcohol and Other Drug and Wellbeing Service – Where Does It Fit in the Continuum of Care? River Paton, Pivot By Explore Hapainga Ora	The Systemic Injustice of Pokies Across the Indigenous Homelands of Aotearoa Peti Waaka, The Problem Gambling Foundation Of New Zealand	Round Table Session 3
11:40 AM - 12:40 PM	Lunch with Exhibitors. Experience the interactive lunch at the exhibition! Remember to check the app daily for updates and instructions so you won’t miss any of the special surprises.
	Integration, Innovation, and Inclusion in AOD Support Chair: April Long	Behavioural Addictions: Understanding and Addressing Modern Dependencies #2 Chair: Simone Shaw	Cultural Humility and Demographic-specific Treatment Issues #2 Chair: Lt Colonel Lynette Hutson	Workshop 3 Chair:
12:40 PM - 1:10 PM	Bridging Medical Detox and Peer Support: Clean Slate's Innovative 12-Month Recovery Model Chris Gimpel, Clean Slate Clinic & Dan Raffell, SMART Recovery Australia	Internet Pornography Use Disorder: in Search of a Non-pathologizing Description of an Evolving Clinical Issue Francesca Palazzolo	Bringing Aboriginal Cultural Knowledge into Therapeutic Practice: Perspectives from First Nations Health Workers Associate Professor Michael Doyle & Anna Grager, The University of Sydney	Buddhist Psychology to Enhance Recovery From Co-Occurring Disorders: Enhancing The Effectiveness Of DBT ACT MBRP Christopher McDuffie
1:15 PM - 1:45 PM	Connecting for Recovery: Our Story, Our Learnings from the STEPS AOD Reintegration Program, Bunbury, WA Anna Calverley & Kate Moore, Palmerston Association Incorporated	Not Just a Money Matter: Lived, Learned and the Data to Prove It Gary Fahey, Strong Men'd	Development of Lived Experience Videos About Methamphetamine with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Dr Stephanie Kershaw & Tariq Isaacs, The Matilda Centre	Workshop 3.
1:50 PM - 2:20 PM	Navigating Cultural Load: Insights into the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander AOD Workforce in NSW Karina Clarkson	Trends of drug use across Australia and Synthetic Opioids (Nitazines) Dr Phil Tynan & Belinda Carlsle, Know Drugs Pty Ltd	Traverse Your Pathway With Truth and Conviction Haehaetu Barrett, The Lifewise Trust	Workshop 3..
2:20 PM - 2:50 PM	Afternoon Tea and Exhibition - Day Two
2:50 PM - 3:05 PM	Something Special Awaits! Prepare to be amazed as we take a short break from the program to bring you an unexpected and delightful experience. Don’t miss this exclusive treat designed to spark joy and inspiration!
3:05 PM - 3:35 PM	Keynote Presentation To be Announced! An inspiring and thought-provoking session awaits. Our keynote speaker will be revealed soon—this is one you won’t want to miss!
3:35 PM - 4:35 PM	Keynote Presentation By Kate Seselja Kate Seselja, Founder the Hope Project
4:35 PM - 5:00 PM	Conference Closing & Key Learnings Join us as we wrap up an incredible two days of learning, collaboration, and inspiration. Dr. Anastasia Hronis, Clinical Psychologist from the University of Technology Sydney, will guide us through the key learnings from the conference, highlight pivotal moments, and formally close the event. This session will also include the highly anticipated prize draw—don’t miss your chance to win! Let’s reflect on our shared journey and leave inspired to make an impact.

	Ballroom 1	Ballroom 2
6:30 AM - 7:15 AM	Yoga at Binna Burra Terrace Stretch and unwind when you join Zoe from OJAS Yoga & Mindfulness for a guided Yoga session. If you’re a yoga enthusiast or a beginner, everyone attending the conference is welcome to attend.
	Registration Open - Day Two Welcome to Day 2! Come and say hello to the Conference Team and collect your Name Badge!
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM	Welcome Back - Conference Day Two Join us as we start Day Two with a warm welcome from Dr. Anastasia Hronis, Clinical Psychologist from the University of Technology Sydney. This session will outline today’s highlights, provide key housekeeping updates, and set the tone for another inspiring day ahead.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM	Keynote Presentation By Associate Professor Emily Stockings Associate Professor Emily Stockings, Program Lead - Smoking, Vaping & Mental Health, The Matilda Centre, University of Sydney
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM	Keynote Presentation By Professor Adam Bourne Professor Adam Bourne, Director, ARCSHS Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM	Morning Tea With Exhibitors. Engage with someone you just haven’t talked to yet
	Innovating Change: Digital Programs and Proven Strategies for Addiction Prevention and Treatment	Transforming Recovery: Integrating Emotional Insight, Autonomy, and Care Continuums IN PERSON ONLY
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM	ConnectWell: A Digital AOD Pilot Service to Increase Consumer Engagement Grace Shuttleworth, Lives Lived Well	Self-Managed Medication in AOD Residential Services Richard Salewicz & Kylie Harris, Salvation Army - Aod Services Tasmania
10:55 AM - 11:15 AM	The 'Power to Change' Gambling Program. A Digitally-enhanced Brief Treatment Program for Problem Gamblers Christine Parr, Caraniche	Be Brave: Recognise and Centralise Shame in your Practice Hala Abdelnour, Institute Of Non-violence
11:20 AM - 11:40 AM	Demonstrating the Effectiveness of Drug Prevention and Rehabilitation Programming in Significantly Reducing Australian Drug Mortality Gary Christian, Drug Free Australia	Pivot – a Private Outpatient Alcohol and Other Drug and Wellbeing Service – Where Does It Fit in the Continuum of Care? River Paton, Pivot By Explore Hapainga Ora
11:40 AM - 12:40 PM	Lunch with Exhibitors. Experience the interactive lunch at the exhibition! Remember to check the app daily for updates and instructions so you won’t miss any of the special surprises.
	Integration, Innovation, and Inclusion in AOD Support Chair: April Long	Behavioural Addictions: Understanding and Addressing Modern Dependencies #2 Chair: Simone Shaw
12:40 PM - 1:10 PM	Bridging Medical Detox and Peer Support: Clean Slate's Innovative 12-Month Recovery Model Chris Gimpel, Clean Slate Clinic & Dan Raffell, SMART Recovery Australia	Internet Pornography Use Disorder: in Search of a Non-pathologizing Description of an Evolving Clinical Issue Francesca Palazzolo
1:15 PM - 1:45 PM	Connecting for Recovery: Our Story, Our Learnings from the STEPS AOD Reintegration Program, Bunbury, WA Anna Calverley & Kate Moore, Palmerston Association Incorporated	Not Just a Money Matter: Lived, Learned and the Data to Prove It Gary Fahey, Strong Men'd
1:50 PM - 2:20 PM	Navigating Cultural Load: Insights into the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander AOD Workforce in NSW Karina Clarkson	Trends of drug use across Australia and Synthetic Opioids (Nitazines) Dr Phil Tynan & Belinda Carlsle, Know Drugs Pty Ltd
2:20 PM - 2:50 PM	Afternoon Tea and Exhibition - Day Two
2:50 PM - 3:05 PM	Something Special Awaits! Prepare to be amazed as we take a short break from the program to bring you an unexpected and delightful experience. Don’t miss this exclusive treat designed to spark joy and inspiration!
3:05 PM - 3:35 PM	Keynote Presentation To be Announced! An inspiring and thought-provoking session awaits. Our keynote speaker will be revealed soon—this is one you won’t want to miss!
3:35 PM - 4:35 PM	Keynote Presentation By Kate Seselja Kate Seselja, Founder the Hope Project
4:35 PM - 5:00 PM	Conference Closing & Key Learnings Join us as we wrap up an incredible two days of learning, collaboration, and inspiration. Dr. Anastasia Hronis, Clinical Psychologist from the University of Technology Sydney, will guide us through the key learnings from the conference, highlight pivotal moments, and formally close the event. This session will also include the highly anticipated prize draw—don’t miss your chance to win! Let’s reflect on our shared journey and leave inspired to make an impact.

	Springbrook Room	Room 4
6:30 AM - 7:15 AM	Yoga at Binna Burra Terrace Stretch and unwind when you join Zoe from OJAS Yoga & Mindfulness for a guided Yoga session. If you’re a yoga enthusiast or a beginner, everyone attending the conference is welcome to attend.
	Registration Open - Day Two Welcome to Day 2! Come and say hello to the Conference Team and collect your Name Badge!
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM	Welcome Back - Conference Day Two Join us as we start Day Two with a warm welcome from Dr. Anastasia Hronis, Clinical Psychologist from the University of Technology Sydney. This session will outline today’s highlights, provide key housekeeping updates, and set the tone for another inspiring day ahead.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM	Keynote Presentation By Associate Professor Emily Stockings Associate Professor Emily Stockings, Program Lead - Smoking, Vaping & Mental Health, The Matilda Centre, University of Sydney
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM	Keynote Presentation By Professor Adam Bourne Professor Adam Bourne, Director, ARCSHS Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM	Morning Tea With Exhibitors. Engage with someone you just haven’t talked to yet
	Alternative Treatments IN PERSON ONLY	Round Table Session - Sponsored and Facilitated by Sana Health Group
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM	Trauma-Sensitive Yoga in Addiction Recovery: Enhancing Healing and Body Awareness for Women with SUD Julie Schamp, Ghent University	Round Table Session 1 Round Table Discussion: Innovations and Collaborations in Addiction Treatment
10:55 AM - 11:15 AM	Aboriginal Elders (Bridyas) as Guardians of Cultural Wisdom in Healing Wayne Ryder & Mike Winton, Palmerston Association Incorporated	Round Table Session 2
11:20 AM - 11:40 AM	The Systemic Injustice of Pokies Across the Indigenous Homelands of Aotearoa Peti Waaka, The Problem Gambling Foundation Of New Zealand	Round Table Session 3
11:40 AM - 12:40 PM	Lunch with Exhibitors. Experience the interactive lunch at the exhibition! Remember to check the app daily for updates and instructions so you won’t miss any of the special surprises.
	Cultural Humility and Demographic-specific Treatment Issues #2 Chair: Lt Colonel Lynette Hutson	Workshop 3 Chair:
12:40 PM - 1:10 PM	Bringing Aboriginal Cultural Knowledge into Therapeutic Practice: Perspectives from First Nations Health Workers Associate Professor Michael Doyle & Anna Grager, The University of Sydney	Buddhist Psychology to Enhance Recovery From Co-Occurring Disorders: Enhancing The Effectiveness Of DBT ACT MBRP Christopher McDuffie
1:15 PM - 1:45 PM	Development of Lived Experience Videos About Methamphetamine with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Dr Stephanie Kershaw & Tariq Isaacs, The Matilda Centre	Workshop 3.
1:50 PM - 2:20 PM	Traverse Your Pathway With Truth and Conviction Haehaetu Barrett, The Lifewise Trust	Workshop 3..
2:20 PM - 2:50 PM	Afternoon Tea and Exhibition - Day Two
2:50 PM - 3:05 PM	Something Special Awaits! Prepare to be amazed as we take a short break from the program to bring you an unexpected and delightful experience. Don’t miss this exclusive treat designed to spark joy and inspiration!
3:05 PM - 3:35 PM	Keynote Presentation To be Announced! An inspiring and thought-provoking session awaits. Our keynote speaker will be revealed soon—this is one you won’t want to miss!
3:35 PM - 4:35 PM	Keynote Presentation By Kate Seselja Kate Seselja, Founder the Hope Project
4:35 PM - 5:00 PM	Conference Closing & Key Learnings Join us as we wrap up an incredible two days of learning, collaboration, and inspiration. Dr. Anastasia Hronis, Clinical Psychologist from the University of Technology Sydney, will guide us through the key learnings from the conference, highlight pivotal moments, and formally close the event. This session will also include the highly anticipated prize draw—don’t miss your chance to win! Let’s reflect on our shared journey and leave inspired to make an impact.

	Ballroom 1
6:30 AM - 7:15 AM	Yoga at Binna Burra Terrace Stretch and unwind when you join Zoe from OJAS Yoga & Mindfulness for a guided Yoga session. If you’re a yoga enthusiast or a beginner, everyone attending the conference is welcome to attend.
	Registration Open - Day Two Welcome to Day 2! Come and say hello to the Conference Team and collect your Name Badge!
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM	Welcome Back - Conference Day Two Join us as we start Day Two with a warm welcome from Dr. Anastasia Hronis, Clinical Psychologist from the University of Technology Sydney. This session will outline today’s highlights, provide key housekeeping updates, and set the tone for another inspiring day ahead.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM	Keynote Presentation By Associate Professor Emily Stockings Associate Professor Emily Stockings, Program Lead - Smoking, Vaping & Mental Health, The Matilda Centre, University of Sydney
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM	Keynote Presentation By Professor Adam Bourne Professor Adam Bourne, Director, ARCSHS Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM	Morning Tea With Exhibitors. Engage with someone you just haven’t talked to yet
	Innovating Change: Digital Programs and Proven Strategies for Addiction Prevention and Treatment
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM	ConnectWell: A Digital AOD Pilot Service to Increase Consumer Engagement Grace Shuttleworth, Lives Lived Well
10:55 AM - 11:15 AM	The 'Power to Change' Gambling Program. A Digitally-enhanced Brief Treatment Program for Problem Gamblers Christine Parr, Caraniche
11:20 AM - 11:40 AM	Demonstrating the Effectiveness of Drug Prevention and Rehabilitation Programming in Significantly Reducing Australian Drug Mortality Gary Christian, Drug Free Australia
11:40 AM - 12:40 PM	Lunch with Exhibitors. Experience the interactive lunch at the exhibition! Remember to check the app daily for updates and instructions so you won’t miss any of the special surprises.
	Integration, Innovation, and Inclusion in AOD Support Chair: April Long
12:40 PM - 1:10 PM	Bridging Medical Detox and Peer Support: Clean Slate's Innovative 12-Month Recovery Model Chris Gimpel, Clean Slate Clinic & Dan Raffell, SMART Recovery Australia
1:15 PM - 1:45 PM	Connecting for Recovery: Our Story, Our Learnings from the STEPS AOD Reintegration Program, Bunbury, WA Anna Calverley & Kate Moore, Palmerston Association Incorporated
1:50 PM - 2:20 PM	Navigating Cultural Load: Insights into the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander AOD Workforce in NSW Karina Clarkson
2:20 PM - 2:50 PM	Afternoon Tea and Exhibition - Day Two
2:50 PM - 3:05 PM	Something Special Awaits! Prepare to be amazed as we take a short break from the program to bring you an unexpected and delightful experience. Don’t miss this exclusive treat designed to spark joy and inspiration!
3:05 PM - 3:35 PM	Keynote Presentation To be Announced! An inspiring and thought-provoking session awaits. Our keynote speaker will be revealed soon—this is one you won’t want to miss!
3:35 PM - 4:35 PM	Keynote Presentation By Kate Seselja Kate Seselja, Founder the Hope Project
4:35 PM - 5:00 PM	Conference Closing & Key Learnings Join us as we wrap up an incredible two days of learning, collaboration, and inspiration. Dr. Anastasia Hronis, Clinical Psychologist from the University of Technology Sydney, will guide us through the key learnings from the conference, highlight pivotal moments, and formally close the event. This session will also include the highly anticipated prize draw—don’t miss your chance to win! Let’s reflect on our shared journey and leave inspired to make an impact.

	Ballroom 2
6:30 AM - 7:15 AM	Yoga at Binna Burra Terrace Stretch and unwind when you join Zoe from OJAS Yoga & Mindfulness for a guided Yoga session. If you’re a yoga enthusiast or a beginner, everyone attending the conference is welcome to attend.
	Registration Open - Day Two Welcome to Day 2! Come and say hello to the Conference Team and collect your Name Badge!
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM	Welcome Back - Conference Day Two Join us as we start Day Two with a warm welcome from Dr. Anastasia Hronis, Clinical Psychologist from the University of Technology Sydney. This session will outline today’s highlights, provide key housekeeping updates, and set the tone for another inspiring day ahead.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM	Keynote Presentation By Associate Professor Emily Stockings Associate Professor Emily Stockings, Program Lead - Smoking, Vaping & Mental Health, The Matilda Centre, University of Sydney
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM	Keynote Presentation By Professor Adam Bourne Professor Adam Bourne, Director, ARCSHS Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM	Morning Tea With Exhibitors. Engage with someone you just haven’t talked to yet
	Transforming Recovery: Integrating Emotional Insight, Autonomy, and Care Continuums IN PERSON ONLY
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM	Self-Managed Medication in AOD Residential Services Richard Salewicz & Kylie Harris, Salvation Army - Aod Services Tasmania
10:55 AM - 11:15 AM	Be Brave: Recognise and Centralise Shame in your Practice Hala Abdelnour, Institute Of Non-violence
11:20 AM - 11:40 AM	Pivot – a Private Outpatient Alcohol and Other Drug and Wellbeing Service – Where Does It Fit in the Continuum of Care? River Paton, Pivot By Explore Hapainga Ora
11:40 AM - 12:40 PM	Lunch with Exhibitors. Experience the interactive lunch at the exhibition! Remember to check the app daily for updates and instructions so you won’t miss any of the special surprises.
	Behavioural Addictions: Understanding and Addressing Modern Dependencies #2 Chair: Simone Shaw
12:40 PM - 1:10 PM	Internet Pornography Use Disorder: in Search of a Non-pathologizing Description of an Evolving Clinical Issue Francesca Palazzolo
1:15 PM - 1:45 PM	Not Just a Money Matter: Lived, Learned and the Data to Prove It Gary Fahey, Strong Men'd
1:50 PM - 2:20 PM	Trends of drug use across Australia and Synthetic Opioids (Nitazines) Dr Phil Tynan & Belinda Carlsle, Know Drugs Pty Ltd
2:20 PM - 2:50 PM	Afternoon Tea and Exhibition - Day Two
2:50 PM - 3:05 PM	Something Special Awaits! Prepare to be amazed as we take a short break from the program to bring you an unexpected and delightful experience. Don’t miss this exclusive treat designed to spark joy and inspiration!
3:05 PM - 3:35 PM	Keynote Presentation To be Announced! An inspiring and thought-provoking session awaits. Our keynote speaker will be revealed soon—this is one you won’t want to miss!
3:35 PM - 4:35 PM	Keynote Presentation By Kate Seselja Kate Seselja, Founder the Hope Project
4:35 PM - 5:00 PM	Conference Closing & Key Learnings Join us as we wrap up an incredible two days of learning, collaboration, and inspiration. Dr. Anastasia Hronis, Clinical Psychologist from the University of Technology Sydney, will guide us through the key learnings from the conference, highlight pivotal moments, and formally close the event. This session will also include the highly anticipated prize draw—don’t miss your chance to win! Let’s reflect on our shared journey and leave inspired to make an impact.

	Springbrook Room
6:30 AM - 7:15 AM	Yoga at Binna Burra Terrace Stretch and unwind when you join Zoe from OJAS Yoga & Mindfulness for a guided Yoga session. If you’re a yoga enthusiast or a beginner, everyone attending the conference is welcome to attend.
	Registration Open - Day Two Welcome to Day 2! Come and say hello to the Conference Team and collect your Name Badge!
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM	Welcome Back - Conference Day Two Join us as we start Day Two with a warm welcome from Dr. Anastasia Hronis, Clinical Psychologist from the University of Technology Sydney. This session will outline today’s highlights, provide key housekeeping updates, and set the tone for another inspiring day ahead.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM	Keynote Presentation By Associate Professor Emily Stockings Associate Professor Emily Stockings, Program Lead - Smoking, Vaping & Mental Health, The Matilda Centre, University of Sydney
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM	Keynote Presentation By Professor Adam Bourne Professor Adam Bourne, Director, ARCSHS Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM	Morning Tea With Exhibitors. Engage with someone you just haven’t talked to yet
	Alternative Treatments IN PERSON ONLY
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM	Trauma-Sensitive Yoga in Addiction Recovery: Enhancing Healing and Body Awareness for Women with SUD Julie Schamp, Ghent University
10:55 AM - 11:15 AM	Aboriginal Elders (Bridyas) as Guardians of Cultural Wisdom in Healing Wayne Ryder & Mike Winton, Palmerston Association Incorporated
11:20 AM - 11:40 AM	The Systemic Injustice of Pokies Across the Indigenous Homelands of Aotearoa Peti Waaka, The Problem Gambling Foundation Of New Zealand
11:40 AM - 12:40 PM	Lunch with Exhibitors. Experience the interactive lunch at the exhibition! Remember to check the app daily for updates and instructions so you won’t miss any of the special surprises.
	Cultural Humility and Demographic-specific Treatment Issues #2 Chair: Lt Colonel Lynette Hutson
12:40 PM - 1:10 PM	Bringing Aboriginal Cultural Knowledge into Therapeutic Practice: Perspectives from First Nations Health Workers Associate Professor Michael Doyle & Anna Grager, The University of Sydney
1:15 PM - 1:45 PM	Development of Lived Experience Videos About Methamphetamine with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Dr Stephanie Kershaw & Tariq Isaacs, The Matilda Centre
1:50 PM - 2:20 PM	Traverse Your Pathway With Truth and Conviction Haehaetu Barrett, The Lifewise Trust
2:20 PM - 2:50 PM	Afternoon Tea and Exhibition - Day Two
2:50 PM - 3:05 PM	Something Special Awaits! Prepare to be amazed as we take a short break from the program to bring you an unexpected and delightful experience. Don’t miss this exclusive treat designed to spark joy and inspiration!
3:05 PM - 3:35 PM	Keynote Presentation To be Announced! An inspiring and thought-provoking session awaits. Our keynote speaker will be revealed soon—this is one you won’t want to miss!
3:35 PM - 4:35 PM	Keynote Presentation By Kate Seselja Kate Seselja, Founder the Hope Project
4:35 PM - 5:00 PM	Conference Closing & Key Learnings Join us as we wrap up an incredible two days of learning, collaboration, and inspiration. Dr. Anastasia Hronis, Clinical Psychologist from the University of Technology Sydney, will guide us through the key learnings from the conference, highlight pivotal moments, and formally close the event. This session will also include the highly anticipated prize draw—don’t miss your chance to win! Let’s reflect on our shared journey and leave inspired to make an impact.

	Room 4
6:30 AM - 7:15 AM	Yoga at Binna Burra Terrace Stretch and unwind when you join Zoe from OJAS Yoga & Mindfulness for a guided Yoga session. If you’re a yoga enthusiast or a beginner, everyone attending the conference is welcome to attend.
	Registration Open - Day Two Welcome to Day 2! Come and say hello to the Conference Team and collect your Name Badge!
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM	Welcome Back - Conference Day Two Join us as we start Day Two with a warm welcome from Dr. Anastasia Hronis, Clinical Psychologist from the University of Technology Sydney. This session will outline today’s highlights, provide key housekeeping updates, and set the tone for another inspiring day ahead.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM	Keynote Presentation By Associate Professor Emily Stockings Associate Professor Emily Stockings, Program Lead - Smoking, Vaping & Mental Health, The Matilda Centre, University of Sydney
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM	Keynote Presentation By Professor Adam Bourne Professor Adam Bourne, Director, ARCSHS Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM	Morning Tea With Exhibitors. Engage with someone you just haven’t talked to yet
	Round Table Session - Sponsored and Facilitated by Sana Health Group
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM	Round Table Session 1 Round Table Discussion: Innovations and Collaborations in Addiction Treatment
10:55 AM - 11:15 AM	Round Table Session 2
11:20 AM - 11:40 AM	Round Table Session 3
11:40 AM - 12:40 PM	Lunch with Exhibitors. Experience the interactive lunch at the exhibition! Remember to check the app daily for updates and instructions so you won’t miss any of the special surprises.
	Workshop 3 Chair:
12:40 PM - 1:10 PM	Buddhist Psychology to Enhance Recovery From Co-Occurring Disorders: Enhancing The Effectiveness Of DBT ACT MBRP Christopher McDuffie
1:15 PM - 1:45 PM	Workshop 3.
1:50 PM - 2:20 PM	Workshop 3..
2:20 PM - 2:50 PM	Afternoon Tea and Exhibition - Day Two
2:50 PM - 3:05 PM	Something Special Awaits! Prepare to be amazed as we take a short break from the program to bring you an unexpected and delightful experience. Don’t miss this exclusive treat designed to spark joy and inspiration!
3:05 PM - 3:35 PM	Keynote Presentation To be Announced! An inspiring and thought-provoking session awaits. Our keynote speaker will be revealed soon—this is one you won’t want to miss!
3:35 PM - 4:35 PM	Keynote Presentation By Kate Seselja Kate Seselja, Founder the Hope Project
4:35 PM - 5:00 PM	Conference Closing & Key Learnings Join us as we wrap up an incredible two days of learning, collaboration, and inspiration. Dr. Anastasia Hronis, Clinical Psychologist from the University of Technology Sydney, will guide us through the key learnings from the conference, highlight pivotal moments, and formally close the event. This session will also include the highly anticipated prize draw—don’t miss your chance to win! Let’s reflect on our shared journey and leave inspired to make an impact.