Never met Claire Ripper before? At nearly 6 foot tall with a mane (or mop!) of blonde hair, you can’t miss her! But Claire’s appearance is possibly the least interesting thing about her, once you get to know her. Claire started her career as a florist, but found the lure of doing something purposeful in the public health space irresistible, so she retrained in Health Promotion and Health and Safety. Claire found a love of working directly with people in harm reduction, health promotion and brief intervention through the Needle and Syringe Program, and has since worked in State Government and not-for-profit health organisations.
Claire is passionate about reducing stigma and empowering people with lived and living experiences of AOD. Empathetic and authentically herself at all times, she values connections and relationships, and really squeezes the juice out of life. In addition to renovating homes, she takes on gardening, cycling, yoga and pottery.
Claire loves a chat, so if you’ve ever got an AOD-related question or query, make sure you reach out and get in touch.
