Speakers
We are pleased to confirm the speakers joining us at the AMA24 Conference, please click on each speaker to find out more.
Dr Jana Pittman
Jana Pittman's story is a roller coaster of triumph, defeat, failure, and success. She will take you on a journey through the peaks and troughs that helped shape her career and build her into who she is today.
Hon Mark Butler MP
Mark Butler has been a Labor Member in the Federal Parliament since 2007 and is the federal Minister for Health and Aged Care.
Dr Catherine Ball
Associate Professor, Dr Catherine Ball is a scientific futurist, speaker, advisor, author, founder, executive producer, executive director, and company director.
Vanessa Turnbull-Roberts
Vanessa Turnbull-Roberts is a proud Bundjalung Widubul-Wiabul Woman who is a Human Rightsadvocate, author, writer and has acquired a Law and Social work degree whilst completing her First-classhonour thesis at the University of New South Wales.
Dr Daniel Nour
Identifying a gap in the healthcare of vulnerable people in New South Wales, Dr Daniel Nour founded Street Side Medics in August 2020. It’s a not-for-profit, GP-led mobile medical service for people experiencing homelessness.
Prof Steve Robson
One of Australia’s most highly-qualified doctors, Professor Steve Robson has been practising medicine for 35 years.
Dr Danielle McMullen
Danielle McMullen is the Vice President of AMA and a GP in Townsville. She is the immediate past president of AMA NSW and has been involved with AMA at state and federal levels since 2011.
Dr Vyom Sharma
Dr Vyom Sharma is a medical doctor, mentalist, and sought-after media commentator.A recurring panellist on The Project (Network 10) and The Drum (ABC), he draws on his uniqueperspectives inspired by art and science.
Dr Hashim Abdeen
Dr Hashim (Hash) Abdeen is a Rheumatologist at Gold Coast University Hospital and a Senior Medical Administration Trainee at Metro North Hospital & Health Service.
Dr Kerrie Aust
Tim Bambrick
Dr Sanjeev Bandi
Prof Ginny Barbour
Jackie Beer
Jackie is an accomplished leader with over thirty years’ experience in the finance industry and in healthcare practice management. Jackie is currently serving as the National President of the Australian Association of Practice Management.
Christine Bennett
Emeritus Professor Christine Bennett AO is currently a company director, health policy strategist and corporate advisor across the health and aged care sectors. She has was formerly the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Enterprise and Partnerships (2020-2021) and the Dean, School of Medicine, Sydney (2011-2021) at The University of Notre Dame Australia.
Dr Michael Bonning
Dr Michael Bonning is the immediate past AMA (NSW) President and is the current Chair of the Public Health Committee for the Federal AMA. Michael is an advocate for better health policy and for the best working environments for doctors.
Karen Booth
Karen Booth has worked as an RN and manager in general practice since 1998. Areas of expertise include prevention, immunisation, infection control, diabetes, chronic disease care coordination, data management, accreditation, setup of systems in general practices.
Andrew Bowskill
Andrew joined MTPConnect in 2019 and leads stakeholder engagement in Queensland. He also led the establishment of, and co-chairs the Australian Antimicrobial Resistance Network (AAMRNet).
Dr Sharon Boyce
Dr Sharon Boyce is an educator, author, speaker and disability advocate from Toowoomba. Sharon has dedicated her life and considerable talents to promoting a true understanding of disability, diversity and complex health issues.
Dr Owen Bradfield
Dr Owen Bradfield is the Chief Medical Officer of the Medical Indemnity Protection Society (MIPS). Owen is a medical practitioner, health lawyer and health law researcher, with 15 years’ experience in the medical indemnity insurance industry.
Jarrod Bramble
Jarrod has a passion for fostering partnerships with clients and takes the time to understand his client’s motivations and goals, to provide them with tailored advice to help them build and protect their wealth.
Andrew Bryett
Andrew is the Executive Director of the Queensland Health Disaster Management Branch, he is a healthcare leader with extensive clinical and managerial experience in Australia and internationally.
Stuart Chan
Working closely with his clients to better understand their personal and financial circumstances, Stuart's aim is to help clients achieve their goals.
Dr Anna Clark
Dr Anna Clark is an experienced consultant, coach, and educator with over 15 years’ experience in designing and developing professional development and education programs across universities and business schools.
Dr Linda Colley
Dr Linda Colley assumed the new role of Special Commissioner Equity and Diversity in October, 2021.
Dr Jessica Dean
Jessica is a dual qualified doctor and lawyer and is admitted as a lawyer to the Supreme Court of Victoria. She is an Intensive Care Fellow.
Dr Dilip Dhupelia
Dr Dhupelia is the Medical and Clinical Director of Queensland Rural Medical Service within Darling Downs Health and responsible for the oversight of the Queensland Rural Generalist Pathway.
Dominique Egan
Ms Dominique Egan is the Director of Workplace Relations at AMA (NSW). She provides advice to AMA (NSW) members on VMO, Staff Specialist, medico-legal and employment matters, as well as providing policy advice.
Amanda Frier
Mandy is the ‘Access for All: Disability awareness for health providers’ manager at CheckUP Australia.
Prof Paul Glasziou
Paul Glasziou is Professor of Evidence-Based Medicine at Bond University. He was the Director of the Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine in Oxford from 2003-2010, and a part-time General Practitioner.
Dr Jacqueline Ho
Dr Jacqueline Ho is an accredited ENT surgical trainee with over 10 years of research experience and passion for academic surgery.
Carolyn Hullick
A/Professor Hullick is associated with projects focused on aged care, transitions of care and the appropriate use of antipsychotics. She is also closely involved with sepsis identification and management.
Debora Jackson
Debora has over 35 years’ experience in the financial services and NFP sectors, in C-suite executive and non-executive board roles.
Dr Ian Kamerman
Ian is the Chair of the Federal AMA Council of Rural Doctors. He is a lifelong rural GP and practice owner in Tamworth NSW, with an enthusiasm for training the next generation of rural health professionals.
Dr Eugenie Kayak
Eugenie has worked with Doctors for the Environment Australia (DEA), ANZCA, the AMA, government and the wider medical profession for over a decade.
Dr Nisha Khot
Dr Nisha Khot is the Vice President of RANZCOG and clinical director of obstetrics and gynaecology at Peninsula Health in Melbourne.
Dr Vinay Lakra
Associate Professor Vinay Lakra is the Divisional Director of Mental Health Services at Northern Health (NH), Melbourne. He is the immediate past President of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP).
Anastasia Latin
Anastasia is a distinguished Global Health specialist and MedTech consultant with a versatile background in MedTech service delivery, psychology, research, public health, and business.
Dr Johanna Lynch
Johanna is a Senior Lecturer and post-doctoral researcher at The University of Queensland and Immediate Past President of the Australian Society for Psychological Medicine.
Sophia Martin
Sophia is BAMBRICK’s ‘go-to’ organic social media queen. She has more than 5years of experience in this ever-changing environment.
Dr Chris Moy
Dr Chris Moy is a GP who took on the position of Federal Australian Medical Association Vice-President during the COVID-19 pandemic and, as a result, assumed significant roles in advocacy and media during this period.
David Nott
David has worked for the Department of Health and Aged Care in a variety of roles for almost 20 years, with a strong focus on Medicare programs.
Brian O'Connell
Dr Brian O’Connell is a dual-trained Emergency Physician and General Practitioner. He has pivoted towards healthcare sustainability and mitigation of climate related health risks since being asked to prepare to evacuate Macksville Hospital from the 2019 bushfires.
Dr Susan O'Dwyer
Dr Susan O'Dwyer is a member of the Medical Board of Australia and Chair of the Board’s Specialist IMG Pathways Review Advisory Committee and Steering Committee.
Xavier O'Malley
Xavier O’Malley is Assistant Director of the Cyber Security Outreach network in the National Office of Cyber Security (NOCS).
Martin O'Riordan
Martin O'Riordan, an experienced professional with over twenty years in C-level executive roles, leads cybersecurity efforts as the General Manager and Head of Cybersecurity at Mercury IT.
David Osman
David is a Practice Owner, Practice Manager, healthcare trainer and has been working actively in General Practice, community health, specialist practice in both small and large organisations.
Dr Dinesh Palipana
Dinesh was the first quadriplegic medical intern in Queensland. Dinesh is a doctor, lawyer, disability advocate, and researcher.
Dr Alan Paul
Dr Alan Paul is the Executive Country Medical Director for GSK Australia, with nearly 20 years of pharmaceutical industry experience.
Dr Ekta Paw
Dr Ekta Paw is a PGY 10 training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. She completed her MBBS at University of Queensland and BDS at University of Adelaide.
Danielle Pentony
As the Acting Chief Information Security Officer of the Australian Digital Health Agency, Danielle now leads the Cyber Security team responsible for the security of key digital health solutions and sensitive healthcare information.
Daryl Pereira
With over 25 years of experience in solving business-IT problems and leading cross-cultural teams, Daryl is a seasoned cyber security professional and a trusted advisor to C-suite executives and board members.
Tracy Pickett
Tracy has gained extensive experience in relation to medico-legal complaint management and litigation over more than 22 years. She is responsible for identifying and responding to emerging medico-legal issues which impact on Avant’s members.
Dr Nina Robertson
Dr Nina Robertson is a general practitioner and practice owner who has worked for the last 12 years in Lismore, Northern NSW. She has also served as a board director for the RACGP in past years, and a representative on the clinical council of the local PHN.
Mark Roddam
Mark Roddam is the First Assistant Secretary of the Primary Care Division at the Department of Health and Aged Care. In his role he has responsibility for the Australian Government’s primary care policies and programs.
Dr Bev Rowbotham
Bev Rowbotham is a medical specialist and non-executive Director with a broad governance experience in healthcare, commerce, government and the non-profit sector and specialty expertise in risk management.
Tom Simpson
Tom Simpson is National President of the Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA), the organisation representing Australia’s pharmacists and pharmacy technicians working in hospitals and collaborative care settings.
Carolyn Speed
Carolyn Speed is a seasoned career management professional and executive coach with extensive experience supporting doctors at every stage of their careers, from students to retirees.
Prof Helena Teede
Professor Helena Teede MBBS FRACP FAAHMS FRANZCOG FRCOG PhD AM is a clinician academic in women’s health. She holds an NHMRC Investigator Fellowship in ‘implementation and impact’.
Deb Walter
Deb is a Fellow of the AAPM and a Non-Executive Board Director. She is the Practice Manager and Practice Owner of Sanctuary Medical Practice Fletcher, NSW for the past 12 years.
Theanne Walters AM
Theanne Walters is Deputy Chief Executive Officer and General Manager, Strategic Policy and Research of the Australian Medical Council.
A/Prof Susan Wearne
Susan Wearne is Senior Medical Adviser in the Health Workforce Division in the Australian Government Department of Health. She works on the Australian government policies and programs to teach and train quality health professionals and promote their distribution.
Dr Nick Yim
Dr Yim is the current President of AMA Queensland and continues on from his role as Vice President and Chair of AMA Queensland Council (2022-2024). He works as a General Practitioner in Hervey Bay.
Dr Diana Zhang
Diana is a multi-award-winning scholar, STEM ambassador, board director, and professional musician. During her PhD and Fulbright Fellowship, Diana has been at the forefront of using machine learning and chemical methods to enhance disease diagnosis.
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