Presentation: ‘Why won’t they treat me if I use drugs?” – the need for change

Dr. Ed Ogden, Addiction Medicine Specialist, Swinburne University, GV Health,  Austin Health and Hamilton Centre

In this presentation, Dr Ed Ogden discusses the barriers to treatment for people with co-occurring ADHD and substance use.

Slides: ADHD and Drug Use, Ed Ogden

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Presentation: Navigating the Service System – a lived experience perspective

Mel Spencer OAM, CEO Different Journeys

In this presentation, Mel Spencer discusses her experiences navigating Victoria’s service system as a mother and carer of autistic children and as an autistic person.  Her experiences led her to start Different Journeys, a not-for-profit dedicated to helping neurodivergent people access the appropriate support they need.

Slides: Navigating the Service System_Mel Spencer

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Presentation: Working with People with ADHD and SUD

Dr Dianne Grocott, MBBSS FRANCP Psychiatrist, Reflect Health

Slides: Working with people with ADHD & SUD_Dianne Grocott

In this video, Dr Dianne Grocott invites us to “get on the hoses” and be a voice for change when working with clients with ADHD.

Resources Dianne mentions in her talk:

The Disruptors – Full movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIoKSf4GDZQ

Reflect Health resource library: https://reflecthealth.com.au/service/adhd/
The library has been fashioned as different floors, each with a library of specific information.

 

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Presentation: Autism, Substance Use and Addiction: working together towards a better understanding

Presented by: Dr Eddie Mullen, Director of Medical Workforce, Lead Psychiatrist, Hype Clinic, Dual Diagnosis Stream, Substance Use Research Group

Slides: Autism Substance Use and Addiction_Eddie Mullen

In this video, Dr Eddie Mullen discusses the clinical understanding of autism and the challenges faced by autistic people.

 

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