Explore the Preliminary Programme and get inspired by sessions designed to challenge, connect, and propel healthcare forward
The full programme will be launched soon
The programme theme in Canberra: ‘Think differently, start small, have impact‘
We recognise the complex, interdependent nature of healthcare and advocate for a holistic, whole-system approach to drive meaningful improvements. By nurturing innovation and collaboration, we aim to create health equity and ensure that high-quality care is accessible to everyone. With a commitment to cultural safety, we seek to integrate Indigenous knowledge systems into healthcare practices to improve health outcomes and promote inclusivity across all communities.
In Canberra, we will explore healthcare breakthroughs and examine the vital connections between climate change and population health, understanding how environmental factors impact well-being.
Additionally, we are dedicated to nurturing leaders who are prepared to drive meaningful, lasting change and build a more inclusive, empathetic, and consumer-centred healthcare system—by thinking differently and acting together.
Key topics in Canberra
The themes will emphasise the collective responsibility in driving meaningful change in healthcare. By working together on a small thing at a time, we can create a ripple effect that leads to systemic transformation.
Join global health leaders, innovators, and changemakers as we reimagine the future of healthcare through four key themes – Innovate, Integrate, Advance and Shape.
INNOVATE
Unlocking innovative healthcare practices to transform care delivery
- Shorten the search for answers: learn how to spread great ideas in healthcare using data, tech, and proven scale-up strategies
- Transforming patient safety culture – Qatar’s phased approach: explore a pioneering model using data, coaching, and tailored training to transform safety culture
- Revolutionising perinatal information with OpenAI: leveraging AI to standardise and improve access to patient information
- Tackling infections with predictive modelling: explore new approaches using DALYs and real-time data to fight healthcare-associated infections
INTEGRATE
System-wide collaboration and integration to ensure equity in healthcare
- One health system – Murrumbidgee in action: see how joint governance and innovation drive change in rural chronic care
- Whole-of-Hospital flow – operational rhythm: discover how a ‘hospital drum beat’ aligns teams and improves outcomes
- Social Workers in General Practice (SWiGP): a groundbreaking model addressing health inequity through team-based care
- Empowering lives – Integrating social work into Primary Health: real-world impact from embedding social workers in GP clinics
ADVANCE
Showcasing major advancements shaping the future of health
- Advanced Allied Health practitioners and waitlist solutions: innovations in care models for knee osteoarthritis and elective surgery access
- My Health Record – share by default: Australia’s move toward real-time digital health information sharing
- Personalised medicine for autoimmune disease: how cutting-edge blood testing is driving precision in treatment
- Emergency frailty pathways: implementation of frailty assessment in EDs to optimise elderly care
SHAPE
Understanding and acting on the connection between climate and health
- Australia’s national health and climate strategy: learn how sustainability is being woven into safety and quality frameworks
- From Heatwaves to Moonwalks: explore how simulated heat and mobility challenges are improving care for at-risk populations
Speakers in Canberra
We are delighted to present our first keynote speakers in Canberra.
Samantha Bloom
World Para Surfing Champion, bestselling author; Australia
Samantha Bloom is a four-time World Para Surfing Champion, bestselling author, and the inspiration behind the critically acclaimed film Penguin Bloom, starring Naomi Watts. Read Samantha’s full bio
Bronwyn King
Social entrepreneur, humanitarian, company director, radiation oncologist; Australia
Dr Bronwyn King AO is a social entrepreneur, movement maker and a globally renowned humanitarian on a mission to inspire and transform organisations into purpose driven businesses. Read Bronwyn’s full bio
Jason Leitch
Senior Fellow, Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI); Scotland
Up until May 2024, Jason was The National Clinical Director for the Scottish Government. He worked for Government from 2007 as the National Clinical Lead for safety and subsequently, for Quality. Read Jason’s full bio
Consumer representation and those with lived experience commitment
As part of our commitment to those with lived experience, we aim to:
- Ensure each session includes a consumer representative, encouraging their active participation as co-chairs (where possible)
- Provide joint training sessions for consumer representatives and session chairs to prepare them for effective collaboration
- Introduce consumer-curated sessions or incorporate consumer-curated topics into each stream, introducing fresh perspectives into conventional discussions
- Embed consumer insights across the entire program to enrich and diversify its impact
Who should attend the International Forum?
We welcome attendees from all health and care sectors and specialties, as well as consumers, family members and service users. Our attendees include students, doctors, nurses, managers, service directors, Quality Improvement (QI) specialists, consumers, public health specialists and C-suite. If you are passionate about improving outcomes for consumers and communities, we would love you to join us.
We have content to suit all levels of experience, whether you are new to quality improvement or an established practitioner.
