This session will cover key considerations such as addressing barriers, initiating conversations and navigating care pathways.

Gain practical insights into managing risks, ensuring safety and collaborating effectively with healthcare professionals. Designed to equip you with knowledge and strategies, this workshop supports delivering safe, effective and compassionate care.

This session is aimed at Victorian AOD and Mental Health workers.

This workshop is offered by Hamilton Centre and funded by the Victorian Department of Health.

• Date: Thursday, 11 September 2025
• Time: 9am – 3pm
• Cost: Free

Participants will receive a certificate of attendance and will be asked to complete a survey to help us improve future events.

Places are limited, so early registration will secure your spot. For further information, please contact us at education@hamiltoncentre.org.au

Learning objectives:

1. Understand the role of pharmacotherapy in integrated care
2. Identify and address barriers to effective pharmacotherapy delivery
3. Learn practical skills to improve pharmacotherapy treatment outcomes
4. Explore emerging trends within pharmacotherapy treatment

Presenters

Alice Frank is a senior clinical pharmacist with particular interest and expertise in mental health and substance use disorders. She has extensive experience in various clinical and leadership roles within Victorian Public Health Services. She is passionate about the significant positive impact that mental health pharmacists have in ensuring optimal, patient-centred, and evidence-based treatments.

Lisa Jarvie is 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.

Lee Ann has lived experience of substance use disorder and mental health challenges. She holds qualifications in Community Services, Mental Health and AOD, as well as Child Youth and Families. In addition, she has completed multiple Peer Worker training programs and is a certified SMART Recovery Facilitator. Over the past 3.5 years, Lee Ann has worked as a Youth Residential Carer, supporting children living in Out of Home Care. She also works as a Peer Support Worker with the Hamilton Centre’s Eastern team and has recently joined the Central team as a Peer Educator. Lee Ann is a strong advocate for challenging stigma and promotes the use of therapeutic language and trauma-informed care in all aspects of her work.