Jane has worked in the field of Addiction Medicine for more than 13 years. She helped to establish Addiction Sciences Qld in 2008 and has worked in every aspect of that business as Chief Operations Officer.  She also established the Addiction Sciences Qld Family Support Group service after recognising the lack of assistance available to those supporting loved ones with substance dependency.

Jane oversees the smooth operations of Addiction Sciences Qld, working with the team to help ensure every patient receives the best possible care. She also contributes as a Case Manager, ensuring the compliance and care of patients registered on the Queensland Opioid Treatment Program.

A journalist by training, Jane is also the Marketing and Communications Strategist for The Banyans Healthcare Group. She is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and a Member of the Australian and New Zealand Mental Health Association.

Jane is a Non Executive Director of Upbeat Arts and a Director of the Somerville House Foundation.

She is passionate about eradicating the stigma surrounding mental health and substance dependency conditions and treatment and is a strong advocate for greater education and conversations about these issues.