Sasha Bailey (she/her) is a PhD Candidate and Research Assistant at The Matilda Centre, University of Sydney. Her research focuses on understanding and advancing the epidemiology and school-based prevention of mental ill-health, substance use, and their co-occurrence among gender and sexuality diverse young people in Australia.

Brendan Crozier is the Senior Allied Health Manager for Drug and Alcohol Services in South Eastern Sydney Local Health District. He has worked extensively in the Drug and Alcohol, as well as Sexual Health and Blood Borne Virus field in public health in NSW for the last 16 years.

Fiona O’Neill is a Psychologist and Manager of Sutherland Drug and Alcohol Service in South Eastern Sydney Local Health District. She has been working for 25 years in the Drug and Alcohol Field.

Nicky Bath is CEO of LGBTIQ+ Health Australia, the national peak health organisation in Australia for the health and wellbeing of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and other sexuality, gender, and bodily diverse people and communities. Nicky is committed to advancing the health and human rights of marginalised communities.

Julie Mooney-Somers is an associate professor at Sydney Health Ethics, School of Public Health, University of Sydney. She has a long track record in research on the health of sexuality and gender diverse people. With ACON, she runs SWASH, a periodic survey of lesbian, bisexual, and queer women’s health.

Ruby Grant (she/her) is a research fellow at the Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society (ARCSHS) at La Trobe University. Her work explores LGBTQ+ health and inclusive practice, including the role of place in LGBTQ+ identity and community wellbeing.

Georgina (she/they) brings rich experience in peer work, harm reduction, and community work, as the current manager of Harm Reduction at ACON. She holds a master’s in Social Work, and an undergraduate in Socio-Legal studies, and works to utilise the power and expertise of lived experience to support and build strong communities that are empowered to shape their own solutions.

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

Thomas Norman is a Postdoctoral Researcher at La Trobe University's Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society (ARCSHS), specialising in public health.

Karen Price has 25 years’ experience working in senior Federal and State Government roles, and in the not for profit sector. She has lead significant health program areas; including HIV and LGBTQ+ health, mental health, aged care, and drug and alcohol. Karen has a strong track record in service innovation, policy development and implementation, and strategic partnerships. She is currently the Deputy CEO of ACON – NSW’s leading community-based HIV prevention and LGBTQ health organisation.