Delivering Better Outcomes for People in Custody Through Reform, Rehabilitation and Facilities
24 - 25 March 2026 | Marvel Stadium, Melbourne, Australia
Tony is a PhD candidate, sessional tutor and marker with Griffith University. His PhD topic is “ACEs and criminogenic risk factors of youth in Queensland Youth Justice – policy and practice implications for violent, repeat offending”. He worked in Youth Justice for 19 years. Tony introduced Trauma-Informed Practice into Queensland Youth Justice and studying trauma became an area of passion.
Tony holds a Bachelor of Science majoring in Psychology and an Honours degree in Psychology. He completed graduate certificates in Suicide Prevention Studies and TESOL. In 2013 he was awarded a Health and Community Services Award for Workforce Champion.
His interests are running, cricket, sports, jazz music, movies, bushwalking, body-surfing, and spending time with his kids and grandchildren.
Main Conference Day Two: Wednesday, 25th March 2026
11:45 AM Rebuilding Youth Justice Through Therapeutic, Trauma-Informed Models of Care
• Unpacking the impact of trauma on justice-involved young people and the limitations of punitive approaches.
• Exploring therapeutic, culturally responsive care models that prioritise healing, development, and long-term wellbeing.
• Highlighting cross-agency collaboration and best-practice programs transforming youth justice outcomes across Australia.
Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Anthony.
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