She has more than 40 years’ experience within the Alcohol and Other Drug field, in both the non-government and Government sectors, as a program and clinical director, policy officer, lecturer, researcher and consultant. Lynne commenced working with Therapeutic Communities (TCs) in 1974 in the UK and has since that time worked with TCs in Australia and overseas to develop programs in community and prison settings, for adults, young people and families. Lynne has held the position of Executive Officer with the Australasian Therapeutic Communities Association since 2009.