Australian and New Zealand Addiction Conference

Our Community Health & Safety Policy – COVID-19 Update

We are committed to delivering you a conference experience of the highest quality and hold the health & safety of all attendees in the highest regard.

We will be strictly adhering to all measures of social distancing regulations, and health & safety precautions to create a safe environment to connect, learn and network.

In the event that Australian restrictions prevent us from delivering our conference in a traditional face to face manner, we will be progressing via our online hosting platform.

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CONFERENCE SAFETY MEASURES

Find out what we're doing to create a safe and healthy environment for all attendees to connect, learn and network at the 2020 Australian & New Zealand Addiction Conference.

In the world of addiction, nobody faces the same journey.

Prevention, treatment and recovery is not one size fits all, and when it comes to physical, mental and behavioural addictions, breaking the stigma is essential.

At the Australian & New Zealand Addiction Conference, you have access to the latest research, projects and strategies to help meet the diverse and complex needs of your clients.

Now in its sixth year, the event has gained significant recognition in the industry as a result of its all-encompassing conference program, highlighting a range of mental, physical and behavioural addictions.

Unite with fellow addiction, behavioural, and mental health professionals, further your knowledge and empower your clients on their recovery journey.

18 Educational Sessions

45+

National Expert Speakers

17 Hours of CPD Credits

Led by multi-disciplinary experts, the 2020 Australian & New Zealand Addiction Conference offers a three-day program of innovative treatment strategies, current evidence-based findings and lived experience speakers.

Network with colleagues, co-workers and fellow professionals facing the same treatment, recovery and prevention challenges.

Receive a comprehensive addiction education to improve and refine client care.

FOUR EXPERT-DRIVEN STREAMS

PREVENTION

TREATMENT

RECOVERY

EMERGING TRENDS

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Clinicians
Counsellors
Psychiatrists

Psychologists
Nurses
Social Workers

Therapists
Case Managers
Mental Health Professionals

2020 KEYNOTE PRESENTERS

Professor Daniel Howard SC, Commissioner, The Special Commission of Inquiry into the Drug ‘Ice’
Mr Terry Huriwai, Te Hau Mārire, Te Rau Ora
Associate Professor James Martin, Discipline Convener, Criminology, Faculty of Health, Arts & Design, Swinburne University of Technology
A/Prof Samantha Thomas, Associate Professor of Public Health, Deakin University
Dr Joss O’Loan, General Practitioner, Medeco Medical Centre, Inala
Dr Roby Abeles, CEO/Managing Director, Brainspotting Australia Pacific & Abeles Consulting
Dr Gabriele Byrne, Senior Advisor, Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation
Professor Leanne Hides, The Centre for Youth Substance Abuse Research, University of Queensland
Dr Huu Kim Le, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, CGI Clinic