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Media Releases
APSAD Auckland 2018
APSAD 2018 CONFERENCE KEY FINDINGS REPORT
Media Alerts
OLDER DRINKERS FALLING THROUGH THE CRACKSOLDER DRINKERS FALLING THROUGH THE CRACKS
PARENTAL MONITORING OF SOCIAL MEDIA USE CUTS DRINKING IN TEENS
DRUG GANGS TARGET RURAL NEW ZEALAND WITH METHAMPHETAMINE
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PAST CONFERENCES
APSAD Melbourne 2017
HEALTH EXPERTS WELCOME MELBOURNE SUPERVISED INJECTING CENTRE AS ‘SOUND POLICY’
LONG TERM STEROID USE LINKED TO MAJOR HEALTH HARMSLONG TERM STEROID USE LINKED TO MAJOR HEALTH HARMS
APSAD SCIENTIFIC ALCOHOL AND DRUGS CONFERENCE 2017 - MEDIA HOT TOPICS
APSAD Sydney 2016
COUNTING THE COST OF OVER-THE-COUNTER DRUG MISUSE
CALL FOR POLICY REFORM AS STUDY LINKS UNDERAGE DRINKING TO ONLINE MARKETING
‘PARTY DRUG’ OVERDOSES SPARK RENEWED CALLS FOR PILL TESTING
METHAMPHETAMINE USE AMONG RURAL AUSSIES DOUBLES RATES IN METRO AREAS
More past year's media releases will be added soon.
Conference Committees
APSAD 2021 Brisbane Conference 7-10 November
Conference Convenors
Amy Peacock | University of Tasmania and National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, UNSW |
Anke van der Sterren | Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drug Association ACT (ATODA) |
Briony Larance | University of Wollongong |
Caroline Salom | Institute for Social Science Research, University of Queensland |
Colleen Blums | Drug and Alcohol Nurses of Australasia (DANA) |
David Newcombe | The University of Auckland, New Zealand |
Genevieve Dingle | University of Queensland |
Jackie Hallam | Alcohol, Tobacco and other Drugs Council (Tas Inc) |
Janie Sheridan | The University of Auckland, New Zealand |
Janni Leung | University of Queensland |
Jeff Buckley | Insight, Queensland Health |
Lauren Bradley | Australian Injecting & Illicit Drug Users League (AIVL) |
Lauren Monds | Discipline of Addiction Medicine, Central Clinical School, Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney |
Leanne Hides | School of Psychology, University of Queensland |
Marc Beecroft | Odyssey House (Christchurch) |
Mark Daglish | University of Queensland and Royal and Women’s Hospital Brisbane |
Michael Doyle | Sydney University, Centre of Research Excellence in Indigenous Health and Alcohol |
Michael Farrell | National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, UNSW |
Michael White | The South Australia Network of Drug and Alcohol Services |
Molly Carlyle | Lives Lived Well Research Group, University of Queensland |
Renee Bittoun | University of Notre Dame Australia |
Sheridan Pooley | Matua Raki National Addiction Workforce Programme, New Zealand |
Tania Kelly | AOD Consultation Liaison QLD |
Leanne Hides | University of Queensland |
Mark Daglish | University of Queensland |
Jackie Hallam | Alcohol, Tobacco and other Drugs Council (Tas Inc) |
Genevieve Dingle | University of Queensland |
Anke van der Sterren | Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drug Association ACT (ATODA) |
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Sponsorship Opportunities
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APSAD is committed to working with conference supporters in order to maximise their return on investment.
The sponsorship packages have been designed to be adaptable to specific marketing objectives and offer value for any budget. We recognise that one size does not necessarily fit all. For this reason, we are happy to discuss your individual needs and tailor a package accordingly.
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Photos
For more conference photos from 2007 onwards visit APSAD's Flickr page
EMCR conference networking event
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APSAD Auckland Conference - Welcome Ceremony |
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C Conference conveners Rebecca Jenkinson and Matthew Dunn |
APSAD Clinician Award Winner Lisa Ferguson with Craig Rodgers |
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APSAD Senior Scientist Award winner Steve Allsop with President Rose Neild |
Michael Livingston & Jason Ferris |
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APSAD 2013 Conference: Keynote Poster Tour with Steffanie Strathdee
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APSAD 2012 Conference: APSAD Award Winners (L-R) Adrian Carter, Alison Ritter and Annalee Stearne |
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APSAD 2011 Conference: APSAD Award Winners (L-R) Suzi Neilson and David Kavanagh with APSAD's President Amanda Baker (Centre) | APSAD 2010 Conference: Drug and Alcohol Review Cocktail Party | ||
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APSAD 2011 Conference: EUROPAD Sessions | APSAD 2009 Conference: APSAD Award Winners with APSAD's President Adrian Dunlop | ||
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APSAD 2008 Conference - Drug and Alcohol Review Cocktail Party | APSAD 2009 Conference Dinner |