Murrumbidgee Allied Health Forum

Murrumbidgee Allied Health Forum: Now and Next

Saturday 26 July 2025
10am-4pm
Registrations from 9.30am

Venue: International Hotel, Wagga Wagga

Get ready for a day of bold ideas, practical insights, and real-world solutions at the 2025 Murrumbidgee Allied Health Forum.

This year’s theme, Now and Next, puts the spotlight on what’s working now in allied health — and where we’re headed next. Whether you’re an early-career clinician, established private practitioner, or part of a multidisciplinary team, this forum is your chance to be part of the bigger picture shaping allied health in our region and across Australia.

Keynote Speaker:

Anita Hobson-Powell – Chief Allied Health Officer, Australian Government
Anita brings two decades of leadership in health, sport, and wellness to the national stage. As Australia’s Chief Allied Health Officer, she’s helping shape the future of our profession — from workforce strategies and Medicare reform, to expanding allied health’s role in primary care. Hear firsthand how these changes will impact your work.

Sessions that will change how your practice:

• Keynote – Anita Hobson-Powell, Chief Allied Health Officer

Hear directly from Australia's top allied health voice about where the profession is heading – and how you can lead the charge.

• What is the PHN? Understanding allied health in the primary care landscape

Get clear on how PHNs work, why they matter to you, and how to connect with funding, programs, and supports.

• Commissioning – Demystifying service delivery in primary care

Walk away with a solid understanding of commissioning and how it opens doors for allied health to deliver smarter, community-led care.

• Multidisciplinary Team Models of Care – Case studies from the Murrumbidgee

Explore real examples of collaborative care in action and uncover strategies you can apply to your own practice.

• Speed networking – Meet your regional allied health community

Make fast, meaningful connections with professionals across the region — because collaboration starts with conversation.

• HealthPathways – A tool for navigating local health journeys

Learn how to tap into HealthPathways to improve patient navigation, streamline referrals, and strengthen your role in the system.

• Digital health – Innovating in practice with data and digital tools

Discover the digital tools transforming allied health – from smarter data to real-time patient care innovations.

• Working with Allied Health Assistants (panel presentation)

Hear from those doing it well – and walk away with actionable insights to optimise service delivery through smart delegation and team models.

*Program subject to change

Connect and Collaborate

Network with peers, policy leaders, and clinicians who share your passion for person-centred care. Discover new tools, share your voice, and help shape the future of allied health across our region.

This is a free, catered event – but places are limited.

A Certificate of Attendance will be provided to support your CPD requirements.

Murrumbidgee Allied Health Forum: Networking Dinner

Date: Friday, 25 July
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Farmers Home Hotel (outdoor undercover area)
Address: 2-6 Hammond Ave, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650
Booking Name: 'Allied Health'

Join fellow allied health professionals for a relaxed networking dinner at the International Hotel, featuring special guest Anita Hobson-Powell, Australia’s National Chief Allied Health Officer.

This is your chance to connect, share stories, and spark ideas with others who are passionate about the future of allied health.

Open to all Forum attendees — no formalities, just friendly faces.
Dinner and drinks at own expense.