With over two decades of dedicated experience in mental health and addiction treatment, Lyndsey brings exceptional qualifications as a mental health nurse and independent prescriber. Her extensive background encompasses developing and implementing comprehensive treatment programs across multiple healthcare settings, including community services, primary care practices, custodial facilities, and within inpatient detoxification units.Throughout her career, Lyndsey has demonstrated unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care while maintaining a compassionate and nurturing approach to patient treatment. Her expertise in addiction medicine, combined with her strong clinical background, enables her to provide individualized care plans that address both the physical and psychological aspects of recovery.Lyndsey's professional fulfillment comes from witnessing her patients' transformative journeys toward wellness and sustained recovery. Her patient-centered approach, coupled with her extensive clinical experience, has consistently yielded positive outcomes in helping individuals overcome substance use disorders and related mental health challenges.

Velvet Rousou-Adams is a Programme Development and Research Leader with over 20 years’ experience delivering strategy, innovation, and behavioural research for global brands, public institutions, and digital pioneers. She is known for translating complex insights into actionable strategy and leading high-impact international programmes. Outside of work, Velvet enjoys cold water swimming, hiking and boxing.

Chris Davis is a GP with a special interest in Drug & Alcohol services. He established the Clean Slate Clinic in Sydney to provide in-person primary care alcohol withdrawal and recovery services, after successfully implementing the model in the UK. Chris is a recognized expert in the field and is currently providing training to other GPs through the RACGP.

Jenny is an Australian-trained General Practitioner who is enthusiastic about all aspects of primary care, including addiction medicine. She is a strong believer in the power of incremental change and feels privileged to provide assistance to patients in their recovery journey.

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Lucy Scopelliti is a nurse practitioner who has worked over 20 years in the drug and alcohol field. Her practice has been autonomous in both drug withdrawal inpatient and outpatient programs, consultation and management of patients including hospital and correctional settings. Her expertise enables her to represent drug and alcohol nurses at a state and national level, and she is an executive member of the Drug and Alcohol Nurses of Australasia (DANA).

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Marion (Maz), is a dedicated individual passionate about Alcohol and Drugs and mental health. With eight years of experience in this field and a nursing background spanning three decades, Marion is committed to guiding individuals toward becoming their best selves. Known for being nurturing, accepting, and motivated, Marion stands firmly by individuals on their journey to recovery, offering unwavering support.

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Paul is a GP with a career long interest in addiction and substance use issues. Paul is also a medical educator, assisting colleagues with their understanding of both general practice broadly, and alcohol and other drug issues. Paul’s philosophy for supporting clients is underpinned by a belief that everyone should have access to care that is non-stigmatised and treats their health issue for what it is – a health issue, rather than something moralistic.