WA Alcohol and Other Drug Conference 2025 – Keynote Video Presentations
WA Alcohol and Other Drug Conference 2025 - Keynote Video Presentations
Three keynote presentations from the WA Alcohol and Other Drug Conference 2025 are now available for viewing on our YouTube channel:
WA Alcohol and Other Drug Conference 2025 – Keynote Presentations – YouTube
This year’s conference featured engaging keynote addresses from leading experts in the sector.
🎙 Professor Alison Ritter, AO
Explored the treatment gap in alcohol and other drug services and discussed strategies the sector can adopt to strengthen treatment planning.
🎙 Peter Gates
Provided valuable insights into the effectiveness of community-led initiatives and the role of community action in reducing alcohol and other drug harms.
🎙 Researcher Nicole Hewlett and Dr Peter d’Abbs
Presented on their co-authored book Learning from 50 years of Aboriginal alcohol programs (This keynote was delivered as a pre-recorded webinar through the Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education, as the presenters were unable to attend in person due to adverse weather caused by Cyclone Alfred.)
📂 Presentation slides for all sessions are also available through the Tools and Resources section of the WANADA website: Resources and Tools | WANADA
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