Tracey Potiki (Waitaha, Kāti Māmoe, Kāi Tahu) has an extensive background in the AOD sector and is currently the Project Lead for Whare Tukutuku. She brings an eclectic range of skills, insights, and compassion, and is a strong advocate on behalf of vulnerable whānau in navigating their pathways to wellbeing.

Samu is a multi-award-winning visual artist and the AIVL Community Engagement & Creative Lead. Drawing on his living experience, he uses art, design, and storytelling to challenge stigma, promote harm reduction, and amplify the voices of LGBTIQ+, PLHIV, CALD, neurodivergent, and people who use drugs.

Brooke is a PhD candidate with Flinders University. Growing up in regional Victoria, Brooke developed a passion for helping regional communities, which resulted in her research investigating stigma towards AODs and PWUDs in regional communities.

Dr. Md Abdul Ahad is a researcher at The NCETA, Flinders University, with a PhD in Child Protection and Health. He completed his bachelor's and master's degrees at Sylhet Agricultural University, Bangladesh. His research interests focus on alcohol and other drugs, and child protection issues.

Kate is a proud Biripi woman living on Awabakal land. She is the Aboriginal Manager for Drug and Alcohol Clinical Services, Hunter New England Local Health District.

Dr Aarti Ganapathi is a final year addiction medicine advanced trainee. She has background of general practice and work in community palliative care in Western Sydney .Her clinical interests include the evolving healthcare needs of ageing populations with substance use disorders and improving access to supportive and end-of-life care.