Matty is a Nurse Practitioner specialising in Infectious Diseases and Vascular Access in Brisbane. He previously led the Vascular Access and Surveillance Team at Princess Alexandra Hospital, where he established Queensland’s second nurse-led bedside PICC insertion service, improving timely access to care and patient outcomes.
As the primary author of the Queensland Wide Vascular Access Guidelines, Matty has helped shape vascular access practice across the state and continues to consult with the Queensland Infection Prevention and Control Unit (QIPCU) as a subject matter expert.
Passionate about patient-centred care, Matty is a strong advocate for nurses working to the full extent of their scope of practice. He is committed to advancing evidence-based practice, supporting clinical education, and driving quality improvement initiatives that enhance patient safety and outcomes. Through his leadership, education, and clinical expertise, Matty continues to contribute to excellence in vascular access and infectious diseases practice.
Tara Lines
Care Without Judgment: A Peer–Nurse Conversation on Harm Reduction and Safer Care
Tara brings over 30 years of lived experience with addiction and mental health, including 20 years of injecting experience, which shapes the way she connects with and supports people as a peer. Originally from the West Coast, she is working towards a Level 4 Health and Wellbeing Peer Support qualification and works as the Peer Navigator within the Rodger Wright Community Clinic, supporting people to access hepatitis C and other blood-borne virus screening and care. Tara is also a trained Harm Reduction Advisor, using her experience to build trust, reduce stigma, and connect meaningfully with her community.
Outside of work, she is a proud mum to three adult sons and has two cats.
Kay Eddy
Care Without Judgment: A Peer–Nurse Conversation on Harm Reduction and Safer Care
Kay started her nursing in Australia, working across mental health, acquired brain injury, and with adolescents affected by trauma. Since returning to Christchurch 10 years ago, Kay has specialised in sexual health and blood‑borne virus care, with a strong commitment to harm reduction and equitable access to healthcare.
Kay is passionate about community education and empowering people with practical, accurate information about sexual health and blood‑borne viruses, helping to reduce stigma and support informed choice. Her approach is grounded in compassion, respect, and an understanding of the real‑world challenges people face.
Outside of work, Kay enjoys spending time with family and making the most of time at the beach.
Nicky Collins
Cannula believe we do this in the community? IV Nursing @ Nurse Maude District Nursing
Nicky is the Registered Nurse Co-ordinator for the IV Service at Nurse Maude District Nursing Organisation. Over her eight-year tenure with the organisation, she has developed a deep expertise and passion for intravenous therapy, managing complex clinical needs including central venous access devices (CVADs), Portacaths, venepuncture, and cannulation., where she has specialized in advanced intravenous therapy for eight years. Known among her colleagues as the “human ultrasound” for her exceptional clinical accuracy, Nicky is dedicated to optimizing patient outcomes in outpatient and community settings. Nicky’s diverse nursing background also includes experience within the Brain Injury Rehabilitation Service at Burwood Hospital. Professionally driven and community-minded, Nicky balances her rigorous clinical leadership with her family life alongside her husband, Antz, and their two teenage foster daughters who have been with them since infancy.