Session 6A - DIVERSE POPULATIONS
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Wednesday, November 15, 2023 |
1:45 PM - 3:20 PM |
Hall L |
Speaker
Dr Matthew Dunn
Associate Professor
Deakin University
Dr Timothy Piatkowski
Lecturer
Griffith University
Performance and image enhancing drug use among Australian women: The role of interpersonal relationships in facilitating use
2:00 PM - 2:15 PMBiography
Tim is a researcher and Lecturer at Griffith University, and his research focuses on harm reduction, particularly for people who use image and performance enhancing drugs. His research philosophy centres around a strong belief in promoting safety and informed decision-making surrounding illicit substance consumption.
Associate Professor David Newcombe
Associate Professor
University Of Auckland
Enhancing Primary Care Alcohol Screening in Older Adults: A Pilot Study in Aotearoa New Zealand
2:15 PM - 2:30 PMBiography
Dr David Newcombe is Associate Professor in alcohol and drug studies and co-director of the Centre for Addiction Research, at University of Auckland. His research interests include examining the efficacy of interventions for substance use in older adults, screening and brief interventions for substance misuse and intervention's for stimulant misuse.
Dr. Nirekha De Silva
Researcher/ Treatment Professional
Odyssey House NSW
Working with Asylum Seeker Clients to Overcome Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Disorders: Clinical Experience
2:30 PM - 2:45 PMBiography
Nirekha De Silva, PhD in Law (Griffith, Australia), Masters in Human Rights (Colombo, Sri Lanka), BA in Sociology (York, Canada). Researcher and AOD Treatment Professional, Odyssey House, NSW. Adjunct Associate Lecturer, National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC), UNSW Medicine. Member, Australasia Professional Society on Alcohol and Other Drugs (APSAD).
Mr David Kelly
Executive Director- Programs
Odyssey House NSW
Working with Asylum Seeker Clients to Overcome Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Disorders: Clinical Experience
2:30 PM - 2:45 PMBiography
David Kelly is the Executive Director, Programs for Odyssey House NSW. David has operated in the AOD and related sectors for 25 years, generally in NGO settings providing treatment and support, and is a current or former Director on a number of Boards including ADARRN, NADA, and ATCA. David has undergraduate qualifications in Psychology, Social Science, and Addiction Studies and Post Grad qualifications in Social Health, Business Administration, and Not-For-Profit Management.
Dr Greg Smith
Therapist
University of Melbourne
Men engaging with an Aboriginal-controlled rehabilitation facility: contributions to relationally-informed practice
2:45 PM - 3:00 PMBiography
Greg is an experienced practitioner, working in a wide range of therapeutic, management, policy and training roles. Greg has maintained research interests in effective therapeutic and casework in practice related to high-risk behaviours. He has recently submitted research towards a PhD with the University of Melbourne.
Mr Lesley Stanley
Community Elder
Community member
Men engaging with an Aboriginal-controlled rehabilitation facility: contributions to relationally-informed practice
2:45 PM - 3:00 PMBiography
Ms Nikki-lee May
Harm Reduction Worker
Queensland Injectors Health Network
Ms Michelle Ridley
Senior Program Manager - Workforce Development
NADA
Developing a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse organisational audit tool for Drug and Alcohol treatment services: Evaluation findings and insights from culturally and linguistically diverse experts
3:15 PM - 3:20 PMBiography
Michelle (she/her) has worked across the alcohol and other drug sector for over 22 years. She holds qualifications in psychology, criminology and a Masters in Social Science in addictive behaviours. Michelle is passionate about enhancing the peer workforce and human rights and service delivery
Chairperson
Elisabeth Yar
Senior Research Officer
ATODA
Technical Host
Room One
Touchpoint