Conference Registrations
Now OpenEach year the Australasian Therapeutic Communities Association (ATCA) hosts an international conference bringing together professionals working in therapeutic communities, researchers and clinicians in the Alcohol and Drug (AOD) field and affiliated areas. Therapeutic Communities (TCs) are an integral element of a comprehensive response to drug and alcohol issues in our community, nationally and internationally. On behalf of ATCA, Odyssey House Auckland, Care NZ and Higher Ground have the privilege of hosting this international conference to be held at the Rendezvous Hotel in Auckland. Early Bird Registration Discounts!Register by 1 September to save $$$ Download the conference booking form now – book here! The Rendezvous Hotel is now accepting hotel reservations for our upcoming event. The Conference organisers have negotiated a special rate for the Conference and invite you to register directly with the hotel to secure the best rates. Note, the block booking will only be held for a period of time – and up to a month prior to the conference commencement – so book early! Please contact the hotel reservations on (+64) 9 366 3000 or email on [log in to unmask]. |
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| Want to be part of the team in 2015? ATCA now invites applications for presentations of papers and projects that meet this years conference theme. Application deadlines close June 30. Want to find out more? click here! |
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Meet the Keynote Speakers |
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Dr Ken Robinson: from the USA on “Breaking the chains of Trauma” and “Moral Reconation Therapy” (MRT) His work will be of significance to TCs as PTSD and legal issues for residents are of great importance. |
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Judge Lisa Tremewan: The focus of Judge Tremewan’s keynote will be on the unique ways in which therapeutic jurisprudence practices are being applied in the context of the Drug Court pilot. |
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Mike Trace: He has worked for the last 20 years in various roles in the international drug control system –as Deputy UK Drug Czar to Tony Blair He is currently CEO of one of the biggest providers of Drug Treatment services in the UK prison system. |
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Kathryn Leafe: CEO of CARE NZ Initially trained as a lawyer, Kathryn became a probation officer before moving into the AOD sector. She was involved in the early development of prison drug treatment and criminal justice based AOD interventions in the UK. |
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Australasian Therapeutic Communities Association
Our member agencies (more than 40) vary in size from 10 to 100 beds, with their residential program length varying between a few weeks (6-18 weeks) and several months (up to 18 months). Therapeutic Communities (TCs) also vary in their program structure and content, some based on a 12 Step Model philosophy, others on a family therapy model or cognitive behavioural interventions and others with a combination of some or all of the above.
However, all TCs have one important factor in common – they are underpinned by the concept of ‘Community-as-Method’ in which the community itself is seen as the main vehicle for treatment.
Find out more about ATCA.
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