Dr Amireh Fakhouri is a dedicated Academic Registrar in her final year of RACGP General Practice training, with a passion for addressing health inequities.

Beyond her clinical work, she collaborates with the Department of Health and Age Care in Canberra, focusing on policy reform within the Primary Care Access Branch.

Her expertise in health policy is complemented by her research endeavors, including the publication of a book titled " Health Inequity Experienced by Australian Paediatric Patients".

Dr Fakhouri's commitment to serving marginalized communities extends to her work at Utopia Refugee Clinic, where she provides healthcare to refugees and asylum seekers in Melbourne West. Alongside her professional endeavors, Dr. Fakhouri is heavily involved in community work, leveraging her skills and knowledge to make a positive impact.

As a proud individual of Palestinian background, she brings a unique perspective to her work and advocacy efforts. Despite her demanding professional roles, she finds balance as a devoted mother of two young children. Dr Fakhouri's approachable nature and willingness to engage in meaningful conversations reflect her compassionate and multifaceted approach to life and work.

Sara is a Nurse Practitioner with 24 years of clinical experience working in Paediatric Palliative Care. She is working with Palliative Care Australia developing paediatric resources and guidelines and brings her love of teaching, and passion for the sector to this work. Sara is especially interested in sustainable practice, communication, and cultural diversity and enjoys family, cycling and chocolate!

Darran is a GP by trade, but in the true spirit of generalism, he wears many hats beyond his clinical role. As a medical director, advisor, researcher, and educator, he brings a multifaceted perspective to the healthcare landscape. Passionate about digital health within primary care, Darran is particularly focused on emerging technologies and novel service delivery methods.

Currently, Darran serves as Medical Director at Healthdirect Australia, where he leads the clinical governance of its virtual GP services. He is also the deputy chair of the RACGP Digital Health and Innovation Specific Interest Group, while maintaining his clinical practice in Sydney.

Furthering his commitment to advancing healthcare, Darran is pursuing a PhD at the Australian Institute of Health Innovation (AIHI). His research centers on emerging models of primary health care service delivery, with a current focus on virtual services and the impact of direct-to-consumer telehealth on traditional primary care systems.

Darran's combination of clinical practice, leadership roles, and research into emerging healthcare models gives him a well-rounded perspective on the evolving landscape of medical technology and service delivery. This diverse experience allows him to contribute meaningfully to the ongoing advancements in healthcare, particularly in the rapidly changing world of digital health and primary care.

Oliver Frank MBBS PhD FRACGP FAIDH is a specialist general practitioner at Oakden Medical Centre at Hillcrest in the inner north eastern suburbs of Adelaide, and a University Senior Research Fellow in the Discipline of General Practice at the University of Adelaide.
Dr. Frank’s interests are in prevention, quality care, clinical informatics and health services. He serves on local, State and national committees in these areas, including the Adelaide GP Council, the RACGP Expert Committee - Practice Technology and Management, the CSIRO Sparked FHIR Accelerator and the Services Australia Stakeholder Consultative Group.
With Australians under 60 years making an average of four visits and Australians over 60 years making an average of eight visits to general practice annually, Dr. Frank has a particular interest in maximising the value of these visits through automated opportunistic reminders to patients and to GPs about care that is indicated and due for the patient.

Dr Jacquie Garton-Smith (MBBS 1991, FRACGP 1996) is passionate about improving health care, especially as people move between primary and acute care.

Jacquie is the Royal Perth Bentley Group Hospital Liaison GP, an expanded role from one she first started in 1997, and is an active HLGPs WA group member.

Since 2018, she has also worked as the WA Health Networks’ Clinical Lead for Primary Care Integration, following eight years as a Cardiovascular Health Network Clinical co-Lead.

She’s taken a leading role in successful electronic GP communication initiatives, integrated chronic disease programs, and facilitating primary care integration in research, and regularly teaches hospital staff about GP communication.

Jacquie spent over 20 years working as a vocationally registered GP with special interests in chronic disease management, women’s health and mental health.

She also promotes the health benefits of creativity/arts, writes fiction and is a keen gardener.

Dr. Shomel Gauznabi is a General Practitioner with a special interest in palliative medicine, paediatrics and medical education that works across New Zealand and Australia. He is an enthusiastic medical educator for general practitioners and urgent care clinicians in New Zealand for respective postgraduate colleges. He is works for The University of Auckland as a Senior Lecturer in the Paediatric Department and General Practice and Primary Healthcare Department.

Dr Rim Ghali is a GP academic registrar with an interest in implementation and preventative health research. She is passionate about the practice of evidence based medicine and the use of data to drive progress.

Pat Giddings is the CEO of the Remote Vocational Training Scheme (RVTS). Pat’s involvement with the Remote Vocational Training Scheme dates back to 2000 when he helped to establish the Pilot precursor to today’s scheme. Pat is based in Albury, NSW, and works for RVTS at the Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service as a GP and at Albury Wodonga Health as a part-time DMS.

With a background in clinical neuropsychology and implementation science, Dr Kali Godbee focuses on supporting general practitioners and practice nurses to implement research evidence for preventive care, including addressing treatable traits for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and addressing risk factors for dementia. She is Project Manager for the HAPPI MIND Trial (the Holistic Approach in Primary care for Preventing Memory Impairment and Dementia), which aims to evaluate the effectiveness of two different interventions for assessing dementia risk and reducing dementia risk factors in middle-aged adults in the primary care setting.

Dr Sam Gubicak has a diverse background in both health and community development and has spent over a decade working in primary healthcare in remote northern Australia. He is currently completing Rural Generalist Training with ACRRM.

Dr. Asma'a Gundru is a General Practitioner and Medical Educator based on the Gold Coast. She graduated from Bond University in 2013 and completed her GP training in South East Queensland, achieving Fellowship with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) in 2018. Dr. Gundru currently works as a GP with a special interest in Gastroenterology at Gold Coast University Hospital, alongside her role as a medical educator with the RACGP. Her contributions to medical education are diverse, including workshop facilitation, curriculum development, CCE examination, and digital content review. Passionate about advancing healthcare through education and mentorship, Dr. Gundru is committed to fostering the growth of future healthcare professionals. Outside of her professional life, Dr. Gundru enjoys baking and spending quality time with her family, balancing her career with personal interests.

Ronda Gurney is the Director of Training for the Remote Vocational Training Scheme (RVTS). Ronda’s involvement with the RVTS dates back to 2012 when she joined as a registrar and completed her training through RVTS in rural Tasmania. Ronda is now based on Gubbi Gubbi land on the Sunshine Coast, QLD, where she works for RVTS and as a GP in Yandina.