Month: February 2026

Ms Philippa (Pip) Bird1, Ms Megan Chidgey2 1Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services, Broome, Australia, 2Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services, Broome, Australia Biography: Registered Nurse from New Zealand with 45 years nursing experience mainly in Primary Care Clinics. I have been working in...

Mrs Lorraine Harry1, Ms Jessica Gatti1 1Malala Health Service Aboriginal Corporation, Maningrida, Australia Biography: A Registered Nurse with extensive experience in emergency and remote health care. Holding qualifications in nursing, emergency care, education and training, Lorraine currently serves as Coordinator...

Ms Cassie Rudd1, Miss Rhiannon Binks2 1BreastScreen SA, , Australia, 2BreastScreen NT, , Australia Biography: Cassie Rudd is a passionate Ally who has adapted 18 years experience at BreastScreen SA into her current role as Project Officer Aboriginal Engagement. Partnering...

Ms Emma Collins1,2,3,4, Mrs Nicole Kelly1,2 1Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide, Australia, 2Trauma SA, Adelaide, Australia, 3College of Emergency Nursing Australasia (CENA), Adelaide, Australia, 4Council of Remote Area Nurses of Australia (CRANA), Adelaide, Australia Biography: Emma, a Trauma Nurse...

Abstract: Nurses in MM3 to MM7 locations often report limited access to structured career guidance and reduced visibility of long-term opportunities. ACN’s Nursing Pathways initiative demonstrates that clearer, more accessible career information (combined with active reflection) supports retention, wellbeing and...

Ms Chelsea Direen1 1iLA, EAST PERTH, Australia Biography: Chelsea Direen is a Community Development Professional with iLA, working nationally across rural, regional, and remote Australia. Her role focuses on designing and delivering place-based Local Activation initiatives that support healthy ageing,...

Ms Frances Bilbao1 1Mums Matter Psychology, Melbourne, Australia, 2Perinatal Professionals Hub, Melbourne, Australia Biography: Frances Bilbao is a visionary Clinical Psychologist and the Founder of Mums Matter Psychology, Australia’s first and only fully bulk-billed private perinatal psychology practice. Through her...

Amrit Dhillon, Ms Amanda Forti Facilitators Amrit Dhillon National Project, Innovation and Evaluation Manager (Prevention & Bereavement) Red Nose Australia Amanda Forti Remote Clinical Educator CRANAplus Abstract: Expected Workshop Outcomes By the end of this workshop, participants will be able...

Mrs Heather Roberts1,2, Mrs Erin Gilmore1, Dr Katie Frith1,2,3,4, Ms Maria Said AM1,2,5,6, Dr Sandra Vale1,2,6 1National Allergy Council, , Australia, 2Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy, Sydney, Australia, 3Sydney Children's Hospital, Sydney, Australia , 4The Children's Hospital Westmead,...