Sione Crawford has been working in community-based organisations focused on hepatitis C prevention, testing and treatment for marginalised populations – especially people who inject drugs – for many years. He has lived experience related to this work and has spoken, written and presented in a variety of forums, including INHSU conferences, which he has been attending since the second meeting. He has had leadership positions in a number of peer-based organisations. Sione is currently the CEO of Harm Reduction Victoria: the organisation representing people who use drugs in Victoria, Australia. HRVic works with their community to ensure access to health care and human rights for people who use drugs.

Professor Paul Dietze is one of Australia’s leading alcohol and other drug researchers with a significant national and international profile. With over 20 years of experience, he is one of the leading researchers in the alcohol and other drug sectors in Australia with an extensive history of significant and innovative research into the impact of alcohol and other drugs in the community. He is currently supported by a National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Senior Research Fellowship.