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This webinar was hosted by Centre for Mental Health Learning (CMHL), the central agency for public mental health workforce development in Victoria. For more information about their services, please visit: www.cmhl.org.au

About the presenters

Lisa Jarvie is a Clinical Quality Improvement Lead at the Hamilton Centre and a registered nurse passionate about contributing to developing robust processes that deliver client-led goals and experiences, increasing self-determination in healthcare. With a background in statewide program management, chronic pain, aged care, and culture change, Lisa came to the AOD sector after completing a Master of Addictive Behaviours in which she completed a thesis in pain, sleep, and substance use.

Alice Frank is a Senior Clinical Pharmacist at the Hamilton Centre with a particular interest and expertise in mental health and substance use disorders. She has extensive experience working in various clinical and leadership roles in Victorian Public Health Services and is involved with the Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia. She is passionate about the significant positive impact mental health pharmacists bring in ensuring optimal patient-centred and evidence-based treatments.

Dr Vicky Phan is an Addiction Psychiatrist at Hamilton Centre Eastern Health and a lecturer for the Master of Addictive Behaviours course at Monash University. She has completed specialist medical training in addiction psychiatry, and has postgraduate qualifications in psychiatry, public health, and alcohol and other drugs (AOD). Vicky has experience working across AOD and mental health services in both NSW and Victoria, and believes in a holistic and person-centred approach when working with people and their families. Her areas of special interest include mental health comorbidity, harm minimisation, pharmacotherapy, training, and education.