WAPS Presents - Psychedelics: Stepping into the Unknown + Q&A Expert Panel Discussion

Western Australian Psychedelic Society (WAPS) – a community hub for education, connection, and open dialogue around the responsible use of psychedelics.

We’ll be screening Psychedelics: Stepping into the Unknown

This documentary takes an inside look into Dr Paul Liknaitzy and his team at Monash University with their world first trials of psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) and it's use to treat Generalised Anxiety Disorder. It follows participants for 2 years through their journey from pre trial to post therapy.

Following the film, stay for a compelling Q&A panel featuring three of WA’s leading voices in the psychedelic and healing space plus international guest Taunya Hudson

Jozay Longden- Endorsed Clinical Psychologist and psychotherapist supporting individuals, organisations and multidisciplinary teams in the pursuit of psychological wellbeing, resilience and transformation. She has been actively involved in psychedelic therapy, working alongside experienced psychiatrists and multidisciplinary treatment teams supporting individuals receiving psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy.

Dr. Tobias Penno- UWA Lecturer, specializing in mental health and trauma-informed care. He runs Hummingbird Psychotherapy, a private practice focused on somatic and psychedelic-assisted therapy. His work integrates relational neurobiology, embodied healing practices, and psychedelic medicine to support transformative therapeutic experiences.

Taunya Hudson RPC RPCC CT - Visiting from Canada Taunya is a trauma therapist and Psychedelic Assisted Therapist with thousands of hours of advanced training, clinical leadership, program development, ethical implementation and practitioner mentorship.

Jo O'Dell - Community rooted facilitator, men's work guide and ceremonial space holder. Jo has over a decade walking alongside plant medicines helping individuals reclaim their own inner healing through energy work, ritual and trauma aware practices.

This is more than a film night – it’s a chance to connect, learn, and help shape the future of our psychedelic community here in WA.

Come early to meet like-minded people and help us celebrate this new chapter.

Tickets are limited – secure yours now.