Gianluca is a research fellow at NCETA at Flinders University. He has experience in conducting research related to alcohol, illicit substances, and gambling. He is especially interested in how young people and emerging adults engage with risky behaviours, particularly illicit substance use.

Michael McGrath has a background in public health and epidemiology, with a focus on addiction and mental health in marginalised populations. He is a Research Fellow at Monash University and Turning Point, working within the National Addiction and Mental Health Surveillance Unit and a PhD candidate at UNSW.

Nicole Lee is CEO at Hello Sunday Morning. She has 35 years experience in clinical practice, academia, consulting, and policy and practice implementation in the AOD sector. She is Adjunct Professor at the National Drug Research Institute Curtin University, CEO at 360Edge and Board member at The Loop Australia.

Dr Colledge-Frisby is a post-doctoral Research Fellow at the National Drug Research Institute, with adjunct appointments at the Burnet Institute and National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre. Her research program focuses on injecting drug use and harm reduction strategies for people who inject drugs.

Stefan (he/him) is a psychologist and the CEO of Odyssey House Victoria. He has over 25 years’ experience in the AOD sector in clinical, research, and management roles. He is a Board Director of the Victorian Council of Social Service (VCOSS) and a current Board member and the previous Chair of VAADA. Stefan sits on a range of AOD and mental health government advisory groups and has coauthored several AOD publications and resources. Stefan has helped to establish multiple AOD residential and community-based programs for people across metro and regional Victoria, and he has contributed to national and international drug policy, especially around family inclusive practice and family violence.

N Lintzeris (FAChAM, PhD) is an Addiction Medicine specialist who has worked in the field for over 35 years. He has been involved in the development and implementation of medicinal cannabis treatment systems, and undertaken research regarding medicinal cannabis and driving safety.

Heidi is currently completing a PhD exploring online support to family members of people using drugs and alcohol in rural Australia. Heidi has completed a Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) Honours and is a trained primary teacher. She has a long-standing interest in Indigenous and remote education, health and affairs.

Gianluca is a research fellow at NCETA at Flinders University. He has experience in conducting research related to alcohol, illicit substances, and gambling. He is especially interested in how young people and emerging adults engage with risky behaviours, particularly illicit substance use.

Scott Walsberger (he/him) is Cancer Programs Manager at ACON. He works to improve cancer outcomes for LGBTQ+ communities. He has nearly 20 years' experience in cancer control having held senior positions at Cancer Council NSW and the Cancer Institute NSW. He holds a Master of Public Health from UNSW.