General Manager
Cert IV Community Support
Dan oversees the needs of clients,
program facilitators, and Veterans, while also serving as a key liaison between
management and support staff. Drawing on his service in the Australian Defence Force (ADF), Dan brings deep understanding and authentic empathy to his work with Veterans seeking support. With nearly two decades of experience in Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) rehabilitation settings, Dan is committed to creating a safe and supportive environment for lasting recovery. In his
downtime, he enjoys deep sea fishing, jet skiing, and spending quality time with friends, family, and his much-loved dogs
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Psychologist
BPsych, Ph.D.
Dr Jones has extensive experience in treating an array of mental health issues including depression, suicidal ideation, anxiety and stress, as well as a specialised interest in treating C-PTSD, PTSD, trauma, and dissociation.
She has supported many clients from diverse backgrounds through their struggles with addictions to alcohol, illegal and prescription drugs, food, gambling, sex, and pornography.
She works broadly from a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) framework and incorporates evidence-based therapeutic modalities to customise treatment plans for each client.
– Member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS)
– Member of the EMDR Association of Australia
– Credentialed by the Australian and New Zealand Academy for Eating Disorders (ANZAED)
Nurse Manager
BNursing
Danny serves as the Registered Nurse at Palladium Private, delivering trauma-informed, evidence-based care within the mental health and AOD space. With seven years of service in the Royal Australian Air Force, he brings professionalism, resilience, and a strong ethic of care to his clinical practice.
In addition to his extensive lived experience with mental health and AOD, Danny is currently undertaking a Master of Mental Health Nursing, enhancing his capability in advanced clinical assessment, trauma-responsive care, and complex client support. His lived experience underpins a non-judgemental and empathetic approach, allowing him to build trust and meaningful therapeutic relationships with clients.
Danny is deeply committed to improving client outcomes and is driven by a genuine passion for making a tangible difference in the lives of those seeking recovery and support.
Psychiatrist
Psychiatrist & Addiction Medicine Specialist (FRANZCP, FAChAM)
Dr. Qu is a psychiatrist with expertise in the treatment of substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. He completed his psychiatric training in Queensland and advanced certificate in Addiction Psychiatry through various outpatient and residential health services across Brisbane.
With a compassionate and evidence-based approach, Dr. Qu is dedicated to helping patients address their mental health concerns that may also be underlying causes to addiction. He is an advocate for early prevention and finds value in working with young adults to develop healthy coping strategies.
In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Qu is actively involved in research and education. Outside of work, he enjoys exploring music across multiple genres and eras, and he promotes healthy coping styles in his patients.
Nurse Practitioner
MSc (DD), MNP, Dip HE (Nurs)
Oscar Chari is a Registered Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with more than twenty years of mental health experience across the UK and Australia. His clinical focus is dual-diagnosis care: working with people managing co-occurring addiction and mental health conditions.
Oscar conducts comprehensive psychiatric assessments, prescribes and manages medication within the residential program, and provides therapeutic interventions as part of each client’s individual care plan.
His approach is direct and practical. He works collaboratively with clients to build stability and support meaningful recovery. Outside of clinical work, he spends time with family, explores new cafés, and keeps active at the gym.
