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On behalf of the Australasian Professional Society on Alcohol and other Drugs, I am pleased to invite you to join us in Brisbane for the 2013 APSAD Conference.

The conference title, Bridging Knowledge and Practice, was chosen by the Scientific Program Committee to reinforce APSAD’s commitment to evidence based medicine and practice.

This conference, being held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre from Sunday 24 – Wednesday 27 November 2013, will feature an exciting program which includes international and national speakers, focussing on new treatment, prevention and policy in the areas of drugs and alcohol research. The conference will include local issues and content relevant to our region, but will also offer a range of presentations and workshops that have international relevance. Featuring original work from the field, the conference program will continue to encourage alternative presentation styles such as film, yarning circles and artwork whilst maintaining conventional modes of presentation such as oral and poster presentations, participatory workshops, debates/discussions and late breakers. This year we will also be targeting clinicians and front line workers, with translational research as well as continuing to include the latest content from criminal justice system interventions, workforce development, research, and health policy, to mention just a few topic areas.

The Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre is located in a unique urban cultural and entertainment precinct in the heart of Brisbane. Brisbane is a diverse city – a green city with a great climate. It is a growing city with one of the fastest growing economies in Australia. It is a city of many small quirks from having a very personal style of building (the ‘Queenslander’) to creating a swimming beach right in the middle of the CBD. The population of Brisbane has reached 1.8 million, making it the third largest city in Australia.

From APSAD Council and the Scientific Program Committee we hope you are able to join us in Brisbane, Queensland for the 2013 APSAD conference.

Diane Forsyth (2013 Conference Convenor)  
Family Support Service
UnitingCare Community

 

 

 

 

 

 

Leanne Hides (2013 Deputy Conference Convenor)
ARC Future Fellow & Clinical Psychologist,
Deputy Director, Centre for Youth Substance Abuse Research (CYSAR),
Institute of Health & Biomedical Innovation (IHBI),
School of Psychology & Counselling, Queensland University of Technology

 

 

 

 

 

Scientific Program Committee

Amanda Baker, University of Newcastle
Annalee Stearne, Curtin University
Chris Holmwood, Drug and Alcohol Services South Australia
David McDonald, Social Research and Evaluation Pty Ltd (2010 Convenor)
David Newcombe, University of Auckland
Deborah Dmoch, Australasian Professional Society on Alcohol and other Drugs
Diane Forsyth, (2013 Conference Convenor)
Jason Ferris, University of Queensland
Jennifer Harland, Department of Defence/Drug and Alcohol Nurses of Australasia
Ken Pidd, Flinders University
Leanne Hides, (2013 Deputy Convenor)
Liz Baxter, Australasian Professional Society on Alcohol and other Drugs
Lynda Berends, Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre (2012 Convenor)
Michael White, Flinders University
Naomi Crafti, Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre
Peter Higgs, Burnett Institute
Philip Crowley, Addiction Medicine Specialist, Royal Adelaide Hospital
Robert Tait, Australian National University
Sam Liebelt, Australian Injecting & Illicit Drug Users League
Stefanie Leung, University of Sydney
Terry Huriwai, Matua Raki National Addiction Workforce Programme

Organising Committee

Amanda Baker, University of Newcastle
David McDonald, Social Research and Evaluation Pty Ltd (2010 Convenor)
Diane Forsyth, (2013 Convenor)
Leanne Hides, (2013 Deputy Convenor)
Liz Baxter, Australasian Professional Society on Alcohol and other Drugs
Lynda Berends, Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre (2012 Convenor)
Raimondo Bruno, University of Tasmania (2011 Convenor)