You are warmly invited to join us for a special International Overdose Awareness Day 2025 event: the launch of Penington Institute’s latest edition of Australia’s Annual Overdose Report.
This year, we are honoured to be joined by Dr Hester Wilson, Chair of the RACGP Addiction Special Interest Group, who will deliver a special address on the crucial role of general practitioners in overdose prevention and response.
The webinar will also feature a presentation on key findings from the report, followed by a Q&A discussion to delve deeper into the report’s implications.
Overdose in Australia: Findings from
Australia’s Annual Overdose Report 2025
Monday, 1 September 2025
2pm – 3pm AEST
Webinar held via Zoom
This webinar offers an opportunity to engage with thought leaders and experts on overdose prevention in Australia. Register now to secure your place at this event.
Meet our panelists
Dr Hester Wilson
Dr Hester Wilson is the Chief Addiction Specialist for NSW Health, Clinical Director for Murrumbidgee Drug and Alcohol, and a GP in private practice in Sydney. She is chair of the RACGP Addiction Special Interest Group, a clinician with many years clinical and teaching experience and is currently undertaking a PhD focused on GPs’ experience of patients with chronic pain and prescription opioid dependence.
Dr Jake Dizard
Dr Jake Dizard is Director of Research at Penington Institute. Jake’s current areas of focus include cannabis policy, global drug policy, and overdose prevention and response. His work on drug policy is informed by a background in human rights and political science. During his nearly two decades in NGOs and academia, he has sought to produce clear analysis that can contribute to both policy reforms and community-based advocacy for systems change.