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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
Exhibition Hall
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 Just-In-Time Adaptive Interventions: An Inclusive and Tailored ‘In-The-Moment’ Approach to Gambling Treatment
Nicki Dowling, Professor, Deakin University
10:05 AM - 10:35 AM Two New Promising Addiction Interventions: Entheogens and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
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
Round Table Session - Sponsored and Facilitated by Sana Health Group
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) 		Round Table Session 1
Round Table Discussion: Innovations and Collaborations in Addiction Treatment
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
Sam Stabler & Jessica Konstas, Communify QLD 		Navigating the Complexities of AOD Peer Work
Penny Chugg, The Salvation Army, Alcohol And Other Drugs Program
Round Table Session 2
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.
Round Table Session 3
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:
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, 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
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
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
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 A World-First Psilocybin-Assisted Psychotherapy Trial for Prolonged Grief Disorder
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 Emerging Evidence for Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy In The Treatment of Substance Use Disorders
Dr David Graham, MBBS BSc(Hons) MPsychMed MPhil PhD, CertPsychotherapyPsych, FRANZCP, Medical Director, GoodMind Therapeutics
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 Just-In-Time Adaptive Interventions: An Inclusive and Tailored ‘In-The-Moment’ Approach to Gambling Treatment
Nicki Dowling, Professor, Deakin University
10:05 AM - 10:35 AM Two New Promising Addiction Interventions: Entheogens and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
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
Sam Stabler & Jessica Konstas, Communify QLD
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, 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 A World-First Psilocybin-Assisted Psychotherapy Trial for Prolonged Grief Disorder
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 Emerging Evidence for Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy In The Treatment of Substance Use Disorders
Dr David Graham, MBBS BSc(Hons) MPsychMed MPhil PhD, CertPsychotherapyPsych, FRANZCP, Medical Director, GoodMind Therapeutics
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
Exhibition Hall
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 Just-In-Time Adaptive Interventions: An Inclusive and Tailored ‘In-The-Moment’ Approach to Gambling Treatment
Nicki Dowling, Professor, Deakin University
10:05 AM - 10:35 AM Two New Promising Addiction Interventions: Entheogens and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
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
Round Table Session - Sponsored and Facilitated by Sana Health Group
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) 		Round Table Session 1
Round Table Discussion: Innovations and Collaborations in Addiction Treatment
11:35 AM - 12:05 PM Navigating the Complexities of AOD Peer Work
Penny Chugg, The Salvation Army, Alcohol And Other Drugs Program
Round Table Session 2
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.
Round Table Session 3
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 A World-First Psilocybin-Assisted Psychotherapy Trial for Prolonged Grief Disorder
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 Emerging Evidence for Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy In The Treatment of Substance Use Disorders
Dr David Graham, MBBS BSc(Hons) MPsychMed MPhil PhD, CertPsychotherapyPsych, FRANZCP, Medical Director, GoodMind Therapeutics
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 Just-In-Time Adaptive Interventions: An Inclusive and Tailored ‘In-The-Moment’ Approach to Gambling Treatment
Nicki Dowling, Professor, Deakin University
10:05 AM - 10:35 AM Two New Promising Addiction Interventions: Entheogens and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
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 A World-First Psilocybin-Assisted Psychotherapy Trial for Prolonged Grief Disorder
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 Emerging Evidence for Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy In The Treatment of Substance Use Disorders
Dr David Graham, MBBS BSc(Hons) MPsychMed MPhil PhD, CertPsychotherapyPsych, FRANZCP, Medical Director, GoodMind Therapeutics
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 Just-In-Time Adaptive Interventions: An Inclusive and Tailored ‘In-The-Moment’ Approach to Gambling Treatment
Nicki Dowling, Professor, Deakin University
10:05 AM - 10:35 AM Two New Promising Addiction Interventions: Entheogens and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
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
Sam Stabler & Jessica Konstas, Communify QLD
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, 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 A World-First Psilocybin-Assisted Psychotherapy Trial for Prolonged Grief Disorder
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 Emerging Evidence for Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy In The Treatment of Substance Use Disorders
Dr David Graham, MBBS BSc(Hons) MPsychMed MPhil PhD, CertPsychotherapyPsych, FRANZCP, Medical Director, GoodMind Therapeutics
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 Just-In-Time Adaptive Interventions: An Inclusive and Tailored ‘In-The-Moment’ Approach to Gambling Treatment
Nicki Dowling, Professor, Deakin University
10:05 AM - 10:35 AM Two New Promising Addiction Interventions: Entheogens and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
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 A World-First Psilocybin-Assisted Psychotherapy Trial for Prolonged Grief Disorder
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 Emerging Evidence for Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy In The Treatment of Substance Use Disorders
Dr David Graham, MBBS BSc(Hons) MPsychMed MPhil PhD, CertPsychotherapyPsych, FRANZCP, Medical Director, GoodMind Therapeutics
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.

Exhibition Hall
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 Just-In-Time Adaptive Interventions: An Inclusive and Tailored ‘In-The-Moment’ Approach to Gambling Treatment
Nicki Dowling, Professor, Deakin University
10:05 AM - 10:35 AM Two New Promising Addiction Interventions: Entheogens and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
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!
Round Table Session - Sponsored and Facilitated by Sana Health Group
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Round Table Session 1
Round Table Discussion: Innovations and Collaborations in Addiction Treatment
11:35 AM - 12:05 PM
Round Table Session 2
12:10 PM - 12:40 PM
Round Table Session 3
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.
1:40 PM - 2:10 PM
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
2:50 PM - 3:20 PM
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 A World-First Psilocybin-Assisted Psychotherapy Trial for Prolonged Grief Disorder
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 Emerging Evidence for Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy In The Treatment of Substance Use Disorders
Dr David Graham, MBBS BSc(Hons) MPsychMed MPhil PhD, CertPsychotherapyPsych, FRANZCP, Medical Director, GoodMind Therapeutics
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
Binna Burra 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 Vaping in Australia: Understanding its Rise, Risks and Intervention Strategies
Associate Professor Emily Stockings, Program Lead - Smoking, Vaping & Mental Health, The Matilda Centre, University of Sydney
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM LGBTQ+ Health and Drug Use: Addressing Unique Challenges and Building Inclusive Support Systems
Professor Adam Bourne, Professor of Public Health, Director of the Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society at La Trobe University in Melbourne
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 		Workshop 1
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 		Trauma-Sensitive Yoga in Addiction Recovery: Enhancing Healing and Body Awareness for Women with SUD
Julie Schamp, Ghent University 		Common Ground: Learnings from Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Interventions for Reducing Gambling Harm
Georgia Dellosa
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
Workshop 1 continued
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
Workshop 1 continued.
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 2
IN PERSON ONLY
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 		Supporting Women at Higher Risk of Alcohol Exposed Pregnancies, a Lived Experience Perspective
Sophie Harrington & Angelene Bruce
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
Tariq Isaacs, The Matilda Centre
Workshop 2.
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 2..
2:20 PM - 2:45 PM
Afternoon Tea and Exhibition - Day Two
2:45 PM - 3:15 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!
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM Gambling-Related Harm: Who is Most at Risk, And What Contributes to This Risk?
Associate Professor Alex Russell, Principal Research Fellow, Experimental Gambling Research Laboratory, CQUniversity
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM Hope and Healing from Weaponised Shame
Kate Seselja, Founder the Hope Project
4:45 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 Vaping in Australia: Understanding its Rise, Risks and Intervention Strategies
Associate Professor Emily Stockings, Program Lead - Smoking, Vaping & Mental Health, The Matilda Centre, University of Sydney
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM LGBTQ+ Health and Drug Use: Addressing Unique Challenges and Building Inclusive Support Systems
Professor Adam Bourne, Professor of Public Health, Director of the Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society at La Trobe University in Melbourne
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 - 2:45 PM
Afternoon Tea and Exhibition - Day Two
2:45 PM - 3:15 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!
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM Gambling-Related Harm: Who is Most at Risk, And What Contributes to This Risk?
Associate Professor Alex Russell, Principal Research Fellow, Experimental Gambling Research Laboratory, CQUniversity
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM Hope and Healing from Weaponised Shame
Kate Seselja, Founder the Hope Project
4:45 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
Binna Burra 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 Vaping in Australia: Understanding its Rise, Risks and Intervention Strategies
Associate Professor Emily Stockings, Program Lead - Smoking, Vaping & Mental Health, The Matilda Centre, University of Sydney
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM LGBTQ+ Health and Drug Use: Addressing Unique Challenges and Building Inclusive Support Systems
Professor Adam Bourne, Professor of Public Health, Director of the Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society at La Trobe University in Melbourne
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 		Workshop 1
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 		Common Ground: Learnings from Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Interventions for Reducing Gambling Harm
Georgia Dellosa
10:55 AM - 11:15 AM Aboriginal Elders (Bridyas) as Guardians of Cultural Wisdom in Healing
Wayne Ryder & Mike Winton, Palmerston Association Incorporated
Workshop 1 continued
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
Workshop 1 continued.
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 2
IN PERSON ONLY
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 		Supporting Women at Higher Risk of Alcohol Exposed Pregnancies, a Lived Experience Perspective
Sophie Harrington & Angelene Bruce
1:15 PM - 1:45 PM Development of Lived Experience Videos About Methamphetamine with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
Tariq Isaacs, The Matilda Centre
Workshop 2.
1:50 PM - 2:20 PM Traverse Your Pathway With Truth and Conviction
Haehaetu Barrett, The Lifewise Trust
Workshop 2..
2:20 PM - 2:45 PM
Afternoon Tea and Exhibition - Day Two
2:45 PM - 3:15 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!
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM Gambling-Related Harm: Who is Most at Risk, And What Contributes to This Risk?
Associate Professor Alex Russell, Principal Research Fellow, Experimental Gambling Research Laboratory, CQUniversity
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM Hope and Healing from Weaponised Shame
Kate Seselja, Founder the Hope Project
4:45 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 Vaping in Australia: Understanding its Rise, Risks and Intervention Strategies
Associate Professor Emily Stockings, Program Lead - Smoking, Vaping & Mental Health, The Matilda Centre, University of Sydney
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM LGBTQ+ Health and Drug Use: Addressing Unique Challenges and Building Inclusive Support Systems
Professor Adam Bourne, Professor of Public Health, Director of the Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society at La Trobe University in Melbourne
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 - 2:45 PM
Afternoon Tea and Exhibition - Day Two
2:45 PM - 3:15 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!
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM Gambling-Related Harm: Who is Most at Risk, And What Contributes to This Risk?
Associate Professor Alex Russell, Principal Research Fellow, Experimental Gambling Research Laboratory, CQUniversity
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM Hope and Healing from Weaponised Shame
Kate Seselja, Founder the Hope Project
4:45 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 Vaping in Australia: Understanding its Rise, Risks and Intervention Strategies
Associate Professor Emily Stockings, Program Lead - Smoking, Vaping & Mental Health, The Matilda Centre, University of Sydney
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM LGBTQ+ Health and Drug Use: Addressing Unique Challenges and Building Inclusive Support Systems
Professor Adam Bourne, Professor of Public Health, Director of the Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society at La Trobe University in Melbourne
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 - 2:45 PM
Afternoon Tea and Exhibition - Day Two
2:45 PM - 3:15 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!
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM Gambling-Related Harm: Who is Most at Risk, And What Contributes to This Risk?
Associate Professor Alex Russell, Principal Research Fellow, Experimental Gambling Research Laboratory, CQUniversity
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM Hope and Healing from Weaponised Shame
Kate Seselja, Founder the Hope Project
4:45 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 Vaping in Australia: Understanding its Rise, Risks and Intervention Strategies
Associate Professor Emily Stockings, Program Lead - Smoking, Vaping & Mental Health, The Matilda Centre, University of Sydney
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM LGBTQ+ Health and Drug Use: Addressing Unique Challenges and Building Inclusive Support Systems
Professor Adam Bourne, Professor of Public Health, Director of the Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society at La Trobe University in Melbourne
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
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 - 2:45 PM
Afternoon Tea and Exhibition - Day Two
2:45 PM - 3:15 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!
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM Gambling-Related Harm: Who is Most at Risk, And What Contributes to This Risk?
Associate Professor Alex Russell, Principal Research Fellow, Experimental Gambling Research Laboratory, CQUniversity
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM Hope and Healing from Weaponised Shame
Kate Seselja, Founder the Hope Project
4:45 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.

Binna Burra 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 Vaping in Australia: Understanding its Rise, Risks and Intervention Strategies
Associate Professor Emily Stockings, Program Lead - Smoking, Vaping & Mental Health, The Matilda Centre, University of Sydney
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM LGBTQ+ Health and Drug Use: Addressing Unique Challenges and Building Inclusive Support Systems
Professor Adam Bourne, Professor of Public Health, Director of the Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society at La Trobe University in Melbourne
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Morning Tea With Exhibitors.
Engage with someone you just haven’t talked to yet
Workshop 1
IN PERSON ONLY
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM Common Ground: Learnings from Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Interventions for Reducing Gambling Harm
Georgia Dellosa
10:55 AM - 11:15 AM
Workshop 1 continued
11:20 AM - 11:40 AM
Workshop 1 continued.
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 2
IN PERSON ONLY
12:40 PM - 1:10 PM Supporting Women at Higher Risk of Alcohol Exposed Pregnancies, a Lived Experience Perspective
Sophie Harrington & Angelene Bruce
1:15 PM - 1:45 PM
Workshop 2.
1:50 PM - 2:20 PM
Workshop 2..
2:20 PM - 2:45 PM
Afternoon Tea and Exhibition - Day Two
2:45 PM - 3:15 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!
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM Gambling-Related Harm: Who is Most at Risk, And What Contributes to This Risk?
Associate Professor Alex Russell, Principal Research Fellow, Experimental Gambling Research Laboratory, CQUniversity
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM Hope and Healing from Weaponised Shame
Kate Seselja, Founder the Hope Project
4:45 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.

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