Advocacy & Public Voice
Contributing to systems change and public conversation through lived experience, and sector engagement.
My work extends beyond one-to-one support into advocacy, public conversation, and broader sector contribution.
Through lived experience, I aim to contribute to more compassionate, informed, and effective responses to alcohol and other drug use and mental health challenges.
This includes sharing my story publicly, contributing to national conversations, and supporting work that strengthens the role of lived experience across services and systems.
Media & Public Voice
ABC Radio National – Navigating Your First Sober Christmas
Shared personal insights on navigating early recovery during the holiday period, including the challenges and strategies for maintaining sobriety in social environments.
ABC Radio National – Being a Non-Drinker in an Alcohol-Fuelled Culture
A conversation exploring what it means to live alcohol-free in a culture where drinking is normalised, and the broader social dynamics that shape this experience.
Rethink Addiction Campaign – Short Documentary
Featured in a national advocacy campaign challenging stigma and reframing addiction as a health issue, promoting evidence-based responses and a more compassionate approach.
SANE Webinar – Substance Use, Mental Health and the Recovery Journey
A community webinar exploring co-occurring mental health and substance use challenges, including reflections on stigma and recovery, and creating a space for shared understanding.
Hamilton Centre Podcast – The Role of Lived Experience in Shaping Care
A discussion on the role of lived experience in shaping mental health and AOD services, and its impact on reducing stigma and improving outcomes.