Registration for BMJ | Virginia Mason Institute Future Health Leaders Australia is now closed. If you wish to apply to attend any of our other leader events please apply here.

The BMJ | Virginia Mason Institute Future Health Leaders Australia Programme (8 September) is designed for senior healthcare leaders seeking to drive healthcare transformation through digital health, AI, innovation and patient-centred care. Participants gain practical leadership skills to lead change across Australia's evolving health system.

In addition to this programme, on 7th September, BMJ have partnered with the Royal Australian College of Medical Administrators (RACMA) to provide attendees with an additional opportunity to witness innovation in practice at a leading hospital in the region.
View the full details and the programme here.

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10:00
  1. Introductions and welcome to Country
    30 mins
10:30
  1. Strategic alignment: Cascading vision into action through A3 planning and goal deployment
    60 mins
    In healthcare, true transformation begins with a clear, aligned strategy that connects organisational vision to every level of the organisation. Yet many systems struggle to translate high-level goals …
    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Wendy Korthuis-Smith
    Wendy Korthuis-Smith, Executive Director - Virginia Mason Institute
    Speaker image for Brenda McLeod
    Brenda McLeod, Associate Executive Director - Virginia Mason Institute
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Kellie Blyth
    Kellie Blyth, Executive Director - Peel Health Campus
    Speaker image for Luke Dix
    Luke Dix, Executive Director - Fiona Stanley Fremantle Hospitals Group
11:30
  1. Refreshments and networking
    30 mins
12:00
  1. Breaking down silos: Using cross-functional management to accelerate health system performance
    60 mins
    Healthcare organisations are increasingly challenged to deliver better patient outcomes, improve workforce experience, and maintain financial sustainability within complex and interconnected systems. …
    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Wendy Korthuis-Smith
    Wendy Korthuis-Smith, Executive Director - Virginia Mason Institute
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Anna McClure
    Anna McClure, Executive Director Strategy and Improvement - Central Adelaide Local Health Network, SA Health
    Speaker image for Catherine Stoddart
    Catherine Stoddart, Chief Executive Officer - Brightwater Care Group
    Speaker image for Petrovia Fisher
    Petrovia Fisher, Area Director of Nursing and Midwifery - South Metropolitan Health Service in Western Australia
    Speaker image for Sally Okoye
    Sally Okoye, Winter Commander - South Metropolitan Health Services
    Speaker image for Greg Young
    Greg Young, Chief Executive Officer - LeaderShape Global
13:00
  1. Lunch and networking
    60 mins
14:00
  1. Leader standard work: Embedding accountability through daily management
    120 mins
    In today's dynamic healthcare landscape, the ability to seamlessly integrate daily operations with strategic goals is paramount. This workshop will provide a deep dive into the principles and practica …
    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Wendy Korthuis-Smith
    Wendy Korthuis-Smith, Executive Director - Virginia Mason Institute
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Kellie Blyth
    Kellie Blyth, Executive Director - Peel Health Campus
    Speaker image for Luke Dix
    Luke Dix, Executive Director - Fiona Stanley Fremantle Hospitals Group
    Speaker image for Erwin Loh
    Erwin Loh, President - Royal Australian College of Medical Administrators
16:00
  1. Closing remarks and wrap up
    30 mins
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Shirley Bowen
    Shirley Bowen, Director General - WA Health
    Speaker image for Wendy Korthuis-Smith
    Wendy Korthuis-Smith, Executive Director - Virginia Mason Institute
16:30
  1. Drinks reception
    150 mins

Crown, Perth