2b. Leading with Data: Benchmarking Strategies for Sustainable Practice Growth
Tracks
Stream 2
| Saturday, May 23, 2026 |
| 11:20 - 12:05 |
| Cockle Bay 1 |
Overview
Partner presentation - William Buck
Details
GP practices continue to operate in a increasingly competitive environment, benchmarking is an essential tool for GP practice owners and managers. In this session we will explore how practice leaders can utilise benchmarking to ensure long term sustainability of their practices and drive informed decision making.
Drawing on real-world examples and current industry data, the presentation will demonstrate how benchmarking across core practice areas. In doing so this will highlight opportunities, and guide meaningful change.
Drawing on real-world examples and current industry data, the presentation will demonstrate how benchmarking across core practice areas. In doing so this will highlight opportunities, and guide meaningful change.
Speaker
Dr Tina Blight
GP
Wakefield Gardens Surgery
Chairperson
11:20 - 12:05
Dr Tina Blight is a Canberra-based General Practitioner and Practice Owner with a passion for holistic family medicine, practice leadership, and sustainable healthcare delivery. A graduate of the University of Sydney in 2004, she has worked across metropolitan and regional settings before returning to Canberra in 2018. Tina is an owner of Wakefield Gardens Surgery and The Surgery in Manuka Terrace, where she combines clinical care with a strong interest in team culture, chronic disease management, medical education, and building efficient, patient-focused general practice systems. Outside of medicine, Tina enjoys running, snow sports, and the ongoing adventure of parenting teenagers.
Mr Paul Copeland
Partner, Business Advisory
William Buck
Leading with Data: Benchmarking Strategies for Sustainable Practice Growth
11:20 - 12:05
Paul is a specialist advisor to the medical industry with decades of experience finding solutions for his clients. He excels when tackling complex problems always thinking outside the square. Known for his entrepreneurial and creative flair, Paul takes a whole of client approach to craft solutions that fit the individual needs of his client.
Paul has extensive knowledge in relation to the Medical and Dental industries, covering all areas of general and specialist practices, assisting them with their accounting, tax and business advisory requirements. Through his strong network of referrers and business partners, Paul is able to provide his clients with invaluable specialist knowledge.