About us

Drug Offenders Program

In 2022 Jimmy Finnane partnered with three lawyers to create the Drug Offenders Program.

Ken Pidd

Ken Pidd

Adjunct Associate Professor,
Flinders University

Academic Advisor to the program, is an Adjunct Professor at the National Centre for Education and Training on Addiction at Flinders University. For 20 years he has conducted research and therapeutic practice in alcohol, drug, and mental-health related risks.

Diane Young

Diane Young

Psychotherapist, addiction and trauma specialist at Diane Young and Associates and Addiction Specialist Director at South Pacific

Private Hospital. Consultant guidance has been provided from a drug and alcohol researcher and psychotherapist, addiction and trauma specialist to create the Drug Offenders Program.

Jimmy Finnane

Jimmy Finnane

Director and Program Organiser

Jimmy has provided practical drug and alcohol impairment training for more than 8 years as an executive officer and still works part-time in drug and alcohol acute care. Jimmy's experience in the Alcohol and other Drugs sector includes; case management, client services, training, R&D and mentoring individuals to achieve their personal goals. He is currently the Director and Program Organiser of impairmenttraining.com.au and Founder/Director/Executive Officer of the Drug Offenders Program (Drug Intervention Program Pty Ltd).

Michael Finnane KC

Michael Finnane KC

Barrister and former District Court Judge who has practiced in wide range of areas including criminal law for approximately 50 years.

Shane Prince SC

Shane Prince SC

A barrister who has practiced extensively in human rights law in addition to his practice in commercial, industrial, and public law.

Paul Bodisco

Paul Bodisco

Sydney barrister who specialises in criminal law practice including in the Local Court and is also a former Secretary, Australian Drug Law Reform Foundation; Senior Policy Advisor, Office of the NSW Premier; Senior Policy Advisor, AIDS Council of NSW.