About this webinar:

This seminar covers the journey through translation and cultural adaptation of the Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST) into Pitjantjatjara for use among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. It outlines the steps taken towards its validation.

About the speaker:

Dr Matthew Stevens is an early career researcher at the University of Adelaide. Since completing his PhD in early 2021, he has worked at the University of Adelaide, School of Biomedicine on several research and teaching projects under the guidance of Associate Professor Robert Ali, AO. Matt's research is focused on screening and early intervention for behavioural and substance-based addictive disorders in a variety of health and welfare settings.