Organising the AMA25 conference is driven by my passion for medical gatherings, where knowledge is shared and connections are made. Our theme, "Safeguarding Australia's Healthcare," addresses the challenges facing doctors today. Attendees can expect an inspiring program with valuable discussions and opportunities to network. I’m really looking forward to seeing everyone in Adelaide, and providing more updates on the conference over the coming months.

Dr Danielle McMullen is the President of AMA and a GP in Brisbane. She has been involved with AMA at state and federal levels since 2011, including as President of AMA(NSW). She is recognised leader in health systems and reform, is a board member of the Australian Digital Health Agency and was previously a member of the Strengthening Medicare Taskforce. Danielle has a strong interest in good governance processes and building member engagement with the AMA. She is determined to see a sustainable future for Australia's healthcare system - both public and private, rewarding careers for doctors, and quality care for patients.

Tim Campbell will be the MC for this year's gala dinner! Renowned for his charisma and versatility, Tim's dynamic stage presence will ensure an unforgettable night for all of entertainment and celebration! Join colleagues on Saturday 2 August, at the AMA25 Gala Dinner - our highlight event to cap off your official conference days, a chance to relax, enjoy and celebrate with each other. Ticket included in your conference registration!

Rosanna Mangiarelli joined the Seven Network in 2004 as a reporter, presenter and producer and started her role as host of Today Tonight in August 2007. After completing her Journalism degree at the University of South Australia, Rosanna cut her teeth at Southern Cross Television in Port Pirie in 1997. 

Rosanna feels privileged to have interviewed a number of international, national and state identities — some of her highlights include: boxing great Muhammed Ali, Anzac hero Alec Campbell and award-winning writer Max Fatchen. Other career highlights for Rosanna include reporting on the 2003 Baxter Detention Centre riots, covering the Kapunda Road Royal Commission, travelling to Los Angeles to read news for Seven’s Sunrise and hosting local magazine program, Adelaide Weekender.

Lara Giddings was born in Papua New Guinea in 1972. Her interest in politics began at the tender age of three, so it is perhaps not surprising that after completing high school, she studied Arts and Law at the University of Tasmania while campaigning for her first state election. 

In 1996, she became the youngest woman ever elected to an Australian parliament, serving as a shadow minister before losing her seat in Lyons in 1998. Never far from politics, she worked as the Whips Clerk in the Senate, overseas for a Scottish member of parliament, and then back in Tasmania in the Premier’s office before being re-elected in the seat of Franklin.

Over the subsequent years, she gained experience in numerous ministerial portfolios, including the health and treasury portfolios, before becoming Tasmania’s first and only female Premier, a role she held from 2011 to 2014.

Michael is a GP in Sydney's inner western suburbs and the immediate past president of AMA NSW. He predominantly uses LinkedIn and Instagram to share health relevant messages and inform the public-on-public health issues. He focuses on using social media professionally and does not have much of a personal presence. Michael's view is that social media needs more doctors bringing evidence to the public as a bulwark against influencers targeting the vulnerable.

Paul Komesaroff is a physician, medical researcher and philosopher at Monash University in Melbourne, where he is a Professor of Medicine. Paul Komesaroff is a physician, medical researcher and philosopher at Monash University in Melbourne, where he is a Professor of Medicine. Paul Komesaroff is a physician, medical researcher and philosopher at Monash University in Melbourne, where he is a Professor of Medicine. He is a practising clinician, specialising in the field of endocrinology.  

After decades treating the downstream effects of poverty and heat in remote NT clinics, Simon came to a blazing realisation: it’s not just the patient, it’s the home. This epiphany sparked Wilya Janta, a housing innovation project rooted in Aboriginal knowledge, community design, and the unshakable belief that health begins with culturally safe, climate-proof homes. 

A long-time NT resident with a background in engineering, residential construction, and health policy, Simon now splits his time between writing grants, wrangling funding bodies, and championing a future where doctors don’t just treat illness—they help build the damn houses.

Laura is the Head of the Advisory & Assurance for Fujitsu Cyber APAC. She is the Canberra Cyber Hubs inaugural “Change Maker” award winner, was AISA’s 2021 Cyber Professional of the Year, is Harvard Business School Alumni, was a cofounder of the 25th fastest growing Technology company in Australia and AWSA Australia and Best Place to Work in Security in 2023 and then sold her newly founded cyber business to Fujitsu Australia. Laura’s career to date has been focused on building enduring and diverse cyber security capability within Government and Health Care sectors.

Professor Tony Lawler is the Deputy Secretary of the Health Products Regulation Group. As Chief Medical Officer, Tony is the key medical advisor to the Secretary and Minister of Health.

Prior to joining the Department of Health and Aged Care in June 2023, Tony was Chief Medical Officer and Deputy Secretary – Clinical Quality, Regulation and Accreditation with the Tasmanian Department of Health. This role included providing leadership to health professionals, system-wide clinical governance oversight, and the regulation of private health service establishments. 

Tony studied medicine at the University of Tasmania and is now Professor in Health Services at the university.

Anna Clark is an experienced consultant, coach, and educator with over 17 years’ experience in designing and developing professional development and education programs across universities and business schools, and for the school education and health sectors. Anna holds a PhD in social psychology, has taught organisational behaviour, communication skills and leadership development in MBA and executive education programs. She currently provides leadership coaching and leadership development programs to help leaders at all levels transition to and thrive in their leadership roles. Anna is a Level 1 IECL Certified Coach, with 100s of hours of experience proving tailored leadership coaching and leadership development programs to Doctors. Anna also writes regularly for AMA Victoria, publishing on leadership topics highly relevant to the complex care and collaborative leadership required in healthcare settings. Anna holds a Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psych, with Hons) and PhD in social psychology and held academic positions in psychology and organisational behaviour departments in the Netherlands, France, and Australia.

Mardi O’Keefe is a senior career and organisational development specialist with more than 20 years’ experience supporting individuals, teams and organisations to perform at their best. Drawing on deep expertise in leadership development, coaching, and group dynamics, Mardi works with professionals and teams to strengthen capability, navigate complexity and build high-functioning, sustainable workplaces.

As a Level 2 IECL-certified organisational coach, she has coached hundreds of senior professionals and doctors—from interns to senior executives—across all specialties and stages of career. Mardi has spent the past ten years building AMA Victoria’s professional development and careers service, designing targeted leadership, career and high-performance coaching programs for the medical profession. Her work spans individual coaching, team development, program design, and organisational consulting.

Mardi holds a BSc (Psychology) and a Master of Applied Science (Organisation Dynamics). 

Working closely with his clients to better understand their personal and financial circumstances, Stuart's aim is to help clients achieve their goals. Drawing on years of experience, Stuart enjoys explaining and implementing wealth creation strategies such as effective tax structuring and debt reduction whilst not losing sight of the important objective of protecting those hard earned assets. Stuart takes a holistic approach with his clients, allowing him to consider many aspects of clients' finances including their practice/business arrangements, investment strategies and retirement planning (including superannuation) and family considerations. Stuart has been with Cutcher & Neale since 2009 and is a Partner of our Specialist Medical Services division, providing specialised accounting and financial services to both medical and dental professionals, in addition to providing specialist advisory services to private clients and businesses

Dr Sarah Mahoney is a Senior Medical Adviser with the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing. She has more than 30 years clinical experience in a variety of settings including rural and urban general practice, emergency medicine and early detection of breast cancer. She has an extensive background in clinical education, and was an Associate Professor and Academic Coordinator of the Onkaparinga Clinical Education Program in the Flinders University MD program, followed by Subject Coordinator in Principles of Clinical Practice at the University of Melbourne.