Professor Paul Dietze is an NHMRC Senior Research Fellow and a past ARC Future Fellow. His work has established internationally innovative surveillance systems and applied research designs that break new ground in the public health research into alcohol and other drug use and related harms in Australia.

Robert has a background as a social worker in the AOD treatment system, as well as social policy research. With the ADF he advocates for evidence-based AOD policy at state and federal levels.

Oisin Stronach holds dual degrees in Forensic Chemistry and Criminology, with honours, and is currently undertaking a PhD at the Burnet Institute focusing on exploring the underlying factors contributing to methamphetamine-related fatalities in Australia.

Ele Morrison has worked in Harm Reduction and Drug User Organisations for more than 2 decades. Her work has involved supporting the voices of people who use drugs in Asia and Australia. She strongly believes in human rights, harm reduction, and equity for all people.

Jane has been working with people who use drugs in various front line roles for more than twenty years. She currently coordinates the health promotion team at Harm Reduction Victoria. She has a seat on the board of AIVL, the peak body for drug user organisations in Australia and INPUD, the International Network of People Who Use Drugs. With more than thirty five years lived experience she passionate about the health and human rights of people who use drugs and is a strong advocate against stigma and discrimination toward her community. She is a huge dog lover who also happens to be dependent on cheesy reality television and heroin.