The Leaf THE LEAF July - August 2018 | Page 26

Dr Teresa Towpik It has been my vision and a dream to see Cannabis Clinics in Australia. I have been thinking about it for quite a while. I have mentioned this in my letter to Greg Hunt a few months ago. I want to see the clinics employing an integrative model of care, where doctors, nurses and all allied health professionals can work together delivering high standards of care. These clinics would facilitate the prescribing process, carry out proper assessment, management and monitoring. They will also be a source of referrals and advice for doctors feeling not so confident about cannabis. So, when approached by the patients they could always refer. I am passionate about developing the network between ethical growers, manufactures, suppliers, pharmacists and health professionals supporting each other, and deliver the best quality care and high medicinal grade cannabis formulations. I am supporting whole plant medicine. I am very proud to partner with Compass Cannabis Clinic Canada in the joint venture of opening cannabis clinics in Australia and working tirelessly towards changing the stigma behind cannabis through education, enabling it to be seen as an important medicine that should be integrated into modern medicine. My motto is to make cannabis accessible and affordable especially for the ones that need it the most. 2018 HHI Expo & Symposium The Hemp, Health & Innovation Expo Melbourne 2018 is taking place at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, next to the Yarra River in South Wharf. Held over 2 days, December 8th and 9th 2018 , this event will have something for everyone. Come and look, feel, taste, and experience the excitement of a large number of exhibitors, showcasing everything from Hemp fibres, clothing, bedding, beauty and health products, medicinal hemp products, building materials, hydroponic equipment and supplies for industry and home hobbyists alike, innovative products and so much more. Gain valuable information and awareness of the amazing benefits the Hemp plant has to offer now and into the future. Learn how to grow your own produce, even where space is limited, fresh and free of chemicals. Discover new and innovative products. Watch out for Little Green Trailer Tasmania