Speaker: Cameron Francis, The Loop Australia
About: Over the last three years, drug checking services have emerged in the ACT, Queensland, Victoria and New South Wales. The Loop Australia operates fixed site and mobile drug checking services in Queensland and Victoria, and have delivered drug checking through a research project at the Medically Supervised Injecting Centre in Sydney. This presentation will provide an overview of the evolution of drug checking services in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, with an overview of the different types of technology being used, and some insights into the shifting drug market.
Bio: Cameron is an experienced Social Worker with 25 years experience in the field of youth alcohol and other drugs. Throughout his career, Cameron has embraced diverse roles, from leading peer education initiatives at music events and festivals, needle and syringe program work, individual counselling along with training and secondary consultation for complex youth alcohol and other drug presentations. Cameron currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of The Loop Australia, which is currently delivering drug checking services in Queensland and Victoria.
