Agenda
Opening formalities - [9.30am] | |||
Keynote speaker: Daniel Nour – founder of Street Side Medics[10am - 10.40am] Theme: Connecting communities with care
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![]() Featured speaker: Dr Sharon Hakkennes - Victorian Department of Health[10.40am - 11.10am] Theme: The Chief Digital Health Officer discusses healthcare’s digital future – promise and potential | |||
Morning tea and networking - [11.10am - 11.50am] | |||
Breakout sessions[11.50 - 1.10pm]Breakout 1: Research and emerging trends Chair: Clare Lin, Director of Policy, Oral Health Victoria Breakout 2: Advances in clinical practice Chair: Werner Bischof, Chief Oral Health Officer, Oral Health Victoria Breakout 3: Population health – local action, meaningful change Chair: Amy Patterson, Director of Population Health, Oral Health Victoria Breakout 4: Value Based Healthcare – delivering on the promise Chair: Sonia Coleman, Director of Value Based Healthcare, Oral Health Victoria | |||
Lunch and networking - [1.10pm - 2.20pm] | |||
Featured speaker: Jane Martin – Food for Health Alliance[2.20pm - 2.50pm] Theme: The power of policy and advocacy in shaping health outcomes (case study) | |||
Presentations: Building healthier communities – local initiatives and insights[2.50pm - 3.20pm] Theme: Public health isn't a one-size-fits-all endeavour. These three initiatives demonstrate how understanding and responding to the unique issues of specific communities can lead to more effective and equitable health improvements.
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Panel discussion: Vaping in Victoria – navigating health risks, policy challenges, and cultural impacts[3.20pm - 3.55pm] Chair: Sue McKee, CEO, Oral Health Victoria Panellists: Rachael Andersen, Director, Quit Rebecca Ahern, Marketing and Communications Executive, VicHealth Theme: A discussion exploring the health implications of vaping, the evolving regulatory landscape, and culturally sensitive strategies to address its rise, particularly among youth populations. | |||
Closing discussion: Integrating best practice – towards a cohesive health system[3.55pm - 4.15pm] Sue McKee will facilitate a concluding panel, bringing together reflections from the day’s breakout sessions. Chairs will highlight key themes and takeaways, guiding the conversation toward a critical question: How do we bridge these areas of practice to build a more cohesive and effective health system? | |||
Afternoon tea and networking - [4.15pm - 5pm] Coffee & tea available |