Australasian Chapter of Addiction Medicine

The Chapter of Addiction Medicine (AChAM) is a Chapter of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) Adult Internal Medicine Division that connects and represents Addiction Medicine Fellows and trainees in Australia and New Zealand.

AChAM advances the study of Addiction Medicine in Australia and New Zealand through training, research and collaboration with health professionals and organisations. The AChAM provides training and continuing professional development to ensure excellence in skills, expertise, and ethical standards. AChAM advocate on behalf of our members and act as an authoritative body for consultation in Addiction Medicine to ensure quality care for individuals with addiction disorders.

About Addiction Medicine

Addiction Medicine is the comprehensive care of people with a wide range of addiction disorders, including drug and alcohol addiction, and pharmaceutical dependency. Addiction Medicine Physicians work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team of clinicians to improve health outcomes for patients. Addiction Medicine also plays an important role in shaping public policy in the areas of health protection, prevention and health promotion for improved public and population health outcomes.

Training in Addiction Medicine

Advanced Training in Addiction Medicine is three years in duration. The Chapter of Addiction Medicine Education Committee oversees the training program. Trainees are awarded a Fellowship of the Australasian Chapter of Addiction Medicine (FAChAM) when they complete their training.

Find out more about the Advanced Training program in Addiction Medicine

Governance

See AChAM committee.

Be involved

In addition to the AChAM committees, you can get involved in the Chapter and connect with other AChAM Fellows and Trainees through AChAM advocacy activities and AChAM events.

If you have any enquiries, please contact AddictionMed@racp.edu.au


Aviation Addiction Medicine Assessments for the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)

The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) Clinical Practice Guidelines state that a Fellow of the Australasian Chapter of Addiction Medicine (FAChAM) must provide an assessment for certain cases relating to substance use or alcohol use. This requirement is in line with the relevant laws for aviation safety in Australia (Civil Aviation Regulations 1988 and Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998).

The following FAChAM’s have agreed for their contact details to be listed here in relation to providing such assessments. For further information, please contact a specialist near you.

Please note this is an opt-in register, and the Chapter is unable to share contact details for FAChAMs not listed here. If you are a FAChAM and would like to include your details in this list of assessors, please email addictionmed@racp.edu.au

List of voluntary FAChAM Members

Dr Barbara Sinclair

 
    Location

    Wollongong and Sydney

    NSW

    Contact
    Ph: (+61) 431 487 964

    Dr Chris Tremonti

    Practice

    Holdsworth House Sydney

    Location

    Darlinghurst, Sydney

    NSW

    Contact
    Ph: (+61) 2 9331 7546
    Website: Dr Christopher Tremonti | Holdsworth House Sydney

     

    Dr Thomas Lu

    Practice

    Vitalis Family Medical Practice

    Location

    Kirawee, Sydney

    NSW

    Contact

    Phone: (+61) 2 9521 6261

    Website: https://drthomaslu.com.au/

     

    Dr Tarun Yadav

    Practice

    Manas Clinic

    Location

    East Maitland, Newcastle

    NSW

    Contact
    Ph: (+61) 450 692 561
    Email: yadavpsychiatry@gmail.com

     

    Dr Winston Kardell

    Practice

    NBMLHD

    Location

    Kingswood, Sydney

    NSW

    Contact
    Ph: (+61) 400 044 164

    Dr Peter Thompson

    Practice

    Justice Health

    Location

    Sydney, Olympic Park and Malabar

    NSW

     

    Contact

    Ph: (+61) 488 766 400

    Email: pkthompson@mac.com

    Dr Lee Nixon

    Practice

    Chifley Clinic, Bathurst Hospital

    Location

    Bathurst

    NSW

    Contact
    Ph: (+61) 2 6330 5258
    Email: leenixon.retired@gmail.com

     

    Dr Hitta Garg

    Practice

    Mindspace Clinic, Humestreet Health

    Location

    Toowoomba

    QLD

     

     

    Dr Maxwell Qu

     

    Location

    Brisbane

    QLD

     

    Dr Philip Morris

    Practice

    Dr PL Morris

    Location

    Southport

    QLD

    Contact

    Ph: (+61) 422 545 753

    Website: https://www.drphilipmorris.com/

    Dr Emile Touma

    Practice

    Pine Rivers Consulting Suites, Pine Rivers Private Hospital

    Location

    Strathpine

    QLD

    Contact
    Ph: (+61) 7 3881 7294
    Email: PineRivers.ConsultingSuites@healthscope.com.au

    Dr John Chow

    Practice

    The Melbourne Clinic

    Location

    Richmond, Melbourne

    VIC

    Contact

    Ph: (+61) 3 9487 4638

    Dr Eric Hadinata

    Practice

    The Victoria Clinic

    Location

    Prahran, Melbourne

    VIC

    Contact
    Ph: (+61) 3 9526 0244
    Email: https://www.dreric.net/

    Dr Noel Plumley

    Location

    Brunswick, Melbourne

    VIC

    Contact

    Ph: (+61) 419 922 052

    Email: noelplumley@gmail.com

    Dr Wendy Lawrance

    Practice

    North Metro Community Alcohol and Drug Service, Innaloo

    Location

    Inaloo, Perth

    WA

    Contact
    Ph: (+61) 8 9246 6767
    Website: https://cyrenianhouse.com/nmcads/

    Dr James Fellows-Smith

    Practice

    Dr James Fellows-Smith

    Location

    West Perth

    WA

    Contact

    Ph: (+61) 8 9485 1522



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