Amy Faden, with 25 years of nursing experience, has dedicated much of her career to providing frontline care to individuals accessing alcohol and other drug services in the ACT and NSW. Holding postgraduate qualifications in Alcohol and Other Drugs, Sexual and Reproductive Health, and Mental Health, she excelled as a Clinical Nurse Consultant across various settings. Noteworthy accolades include being named the ACT Nurse of the Year in 2010 and serving as the inaugural coordinator for the ACT Supreme Court’s drug and alcohol sentencing list. Amy currently serves as treasurer on the board of the Drug and Alcohol Nurses of Australasia (DANA), advocating for nurses' recognition and supporting them in delivering optimal care. Transitioning to the federal government, she persists in challenging negative perceptions surrounding substance use.