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..

Dr James Muecke AM is an ophthalmologist based in Adelaide. We are honoured to have Dr James Muecke AM, Australian of the Year 2020 and founder of Sight For All, as a keynote speaker. Dr Muecke's extraordinary journey from battling conditions in developing countries to becoming a pioneering force in preventable blindness makes him uniquely positioned to inspire our collective mission of safeguarding Australia's healthcare. 

James also has a keen interest in the field of medical retina, in particular diabetes-related eye disease, vascular eye tumours, and conditions that masquerade as intraocular cancers. He is the author of numerous publications and has taught ocular oncology in ten countries in Asia and is the founding Chairman of Sight For All, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to fighting blindness in Australian mainstream and Aboriginal communities and in the low income countries of the world (www.sightforall.org). James is Australian of the Year for 2020 for his 32 years of humanitarian work. He is using this powerful platform to raise awareness of our poor diet, laden with sugar, which is devastating the health of Australians.

Gill Hicks — considered to be one of the most thought provoking, powerful and life affirming speakers in Australia and the UK, globally known as an advocate for sustainable peace and a valuable resource in countering violent extremism, will speak at our upcoming national conference.

Gill’s devotion to making a personal greater contribution and positive difference to the urgency of building peace was realised when she was made permanently injured in the London terrorist bombings on July 7th, 2005. She was the last living victim rescued after the bombings. Her injuries were so severe that she was initially not expected to live.

But Gill is much more than a survivor. Designing ‘sustainable peace’ has become the core focus to her body of work. She has also been awarded an MBE and an AM in recognition of her work within the charity sector.

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.