A/Prof. Michelle Rodrigues is an Australian dermatologist based in Melbourne. After completing her six-year medical degree (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) with honours at Monash University in Melbourne, A/Prof. Rodrigues completed her internship and medical residency at Southern Health (Monash Medical Centre). She then gained admission into the dermatology training program where she worked in various tertiary referral hospitals around Melbourne over four years including a six month placement at the National Skin Centre in Singapore.

Upon completion of her dermatology training, A/Prof. Rodrigues was awarded the Founders Medal by the Australasian College of Dermatologists for attaining the highest aggregate marks in the national specialist examinations in procedural dermatology. She was also awarded an international scholarship from the American Academy of Dermatology for this academic achievement.

A/Prof. Rodrigues’ passion for pigment disorders, laser and dermatology in skin of colour has taken her to centres of excellence around the world including The Skin of Colour Centre in New York, UT Southwestern Medical Centre in Dallas, The National Skin Centre in Singapore, PGIMER in Chandighar, India and Ghent University, Belgium. Here, A/Prof. Rodrigues worked for lengthy periods alongside world-renowned pigment and skin of colour experts, produced medical publications and textbook chapters.

A/Prof. Rodrigues serves in private (Laser Dermatology and Peninsula Dermatology) and public healthcare sectors in Melbourne. She holds esteemed consultant positions at St. Vincent’s and the Royal Children’s Hospitals and is co-founder of Australia’s first multi-disciplinary Vitiligo clinic. In addition to her special interests, she manages those with skin cancer, hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating), acne, rosacea, birthmarks and other general skin, hair and nail problems.

Dr Michelle Giles is an Infectious Diseases Physician who combines her private practice with public hospital appointments at the Alfred Hospital, Monash Health, the Royal Women’s Hospital and Sunshine Hospital. Dr Giles is able to provide specialist consultation in all aspects of general infectious diseases but particularly specialises in infections and pregnancy.

Dr Giles graduated from Monash University with Honours and then proceeded to complete her physician training at the Royal Melbourne Hospital. In her final year of specialist training in infectious diseases Dr Giles was appointed the inaugural fellow in infectious diseases at the Royal Women’s Hospital which facilitated research and clinical experience in managing infections in pregnancy and gynaecology. After completing her specialist training Dr Giles was awarded an NHMRC Postgraduate Scholarship and completed her PhD through Monash University.

Following this, Dr Giles was awarded an NHMRC Australian Based Clinical Research Fellowship and completed her post doctoral research in hepatitis B and pregnancy. She now holds an Associate Professor position with the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Monash University.

Dr Giles continues to maintain a broad interest in all areas of infectious diseases and given her private practice structure is generally able to see all new patients within four weeks. She is available to discuss urgent referrals or clinical issues with general practitioners or other specialists.

Clinical Associate Professor Talat Uppal is a Gynaecologist and Visiting Medical Officer at Macquarie University and Hornsby Hospital. She is the Director of Women’s Health Road, an RACGP-accredited, national hybrid, multidisciplinary practice offering private menopause management services. Her niche expertise lies in managing abnormal menstrual bleeding (AUB), having pioneered Australia’s first digitally enhanced AUB Management Hub. She also leads the charity based, Bleed Better initiative, and founded the International Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Day to raise awareness. With a passion for digital health, Dr Uppal researches how technology enhances patient journeys and healthcare practices and is a RANZCOG service medal award recipient for excellence in GP clinical education.

Dr Sara Whitburn (she/her) is the Medical Director at Sexual Health Victoria. She has a Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practice, has Diplomas in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Family Planning. Sara specialises in genital health, menopause, and IUD insertion training. Sara is excited about enabling healthcare professionals to deliver great sexual and reproductive healthcare.

Dr Stephanie Daly is GP with an interest in dementia and cognition. She is a medical educator, a GP and a researcher. She runs a cognition clinic, Sensus Cognition based in Adelaide.

Associate Professor Paul Yates is a geriatrician and early career clinician-researcher with expertise in dementia and geriatric medicine in hospital and community settings (including residential aged care). He is Director of Research and the Cognitive, Dementia and Memory Service, Continuing Care division, Austin Health, and Clinical Associate Professor with the Department of Medicine, Austin Health, University of Melbourne. He has previously been Medical Lead for the Residential InReach Service and Community Programs.

Prof Baber AM is Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at The University of Sydney. Prof Baber is a life member and Past President of both the Australasian menopause Society and the International Menopause Society. He was editor in chief of Climacteric from 2016-2024 and chair of the scientific programme committee for the 2024 World Congress on Menopause held in Melbourne. His awards include the RANZCOG Distinguished service medal, The IMS Lifetime Achievement and Distinguished Service awards and Membership of The Order of Australia for service to Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

Dr Sonia Davison MBBS FRACP PhD is an Endocrinologist with a special interest in Women’s Health, and has worked in this field for over 20 years. She is a Clinical Fellow at Jean Hailes for Women’s Health and has worked at the Women’s Health Research Program, Monash University, Victoria, Australia. Sonia is in private practice at the Melbourne Endocrine Clinic, Malvern, and at Jean Hailes for Women’s Health. Her PhD and postdoctoral research examined hormones in women, including measurement of androgens and their relationships with age, mood, sexual function and cognition. Sonia is Past President of the Australasian Menopause Society and former editor of its newsletter, ‘Changes’. She is a current Board member of the Asia Pacific Menopause Federation. Sonia has published widely in the field of women’s health, and has presented at women’s health conferences, scientific meetings, podcasts, webinars, and community seminars. She has frequently been invited to appear in the media, including the TV show, “The Truth about Menopause”, featuring Myf Warhurst.

Dr Marita Long is a Victorian based GP working across clinical practice, medical education and research. She has a strong interest in women’s health and cognitive health. She is a current committee member for the Australian Society of Psychosocial Obstetrics and Gynaecology, a member of the WIGP RACGP committee and is the President-Elect of the Australasian Menopause Society. Marita is actively engaged in various projects related to dementia, and is the first GP appointed as an Honorary Medical Advisor for Dementia Australia and a Clinical Assoc Professor for Wicking Dementia Education and Research Centre.

Dr Jane Elliott AM has been a general practitioner in Adelaide for many years, with a special career interest in women’s health, including menopause and premature menopause. She is a clinical senior lecturer in the Discipline of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Adelaide University and teaches medical students, GPs and RANZCOG trainees. She has been an investigator in clinical research trials in many areas of women’s health including menopause, contraception, osteoporosis, and low libido. Jane is a Past President of the Australasian Menopause Society and is a member of Healthy Bones Australia National Consumer and Community Advisory Committee.

BSc, BMBS, FRACS, DClinSurg Dr Marty Smith is the head of the Alfred HPB (Hepatopancreaticobiliary) Surgical Unit, and acting Head of the Department of General Surgery. After completing a degree in Genetics and Microbiology at the University of Melbourne (BSc.). Dr Smith went on to study Medicine at the Flinders University of South Australia (BMBS). Dr Smith then trained in general surgery at the Alfred hospital in Melbourne completing his fellowship in January 2004 (FRACS). He then undertook an Upper GI and Hepatobiliary fellowship at the Western Hospital in Melbourne before travelling overseas for further training. In the UK, he completed an Upper GI (Oesophagogastric) fellowship at Addenbrookes hospital in Cambridge then a Hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) Surgical fellowship at the Royal London Hospital. He then spent time working with the Liver transplant unit at Kings College hospital in London before returning to Australia In addition to his clinical work at the Alfred, Dr Smith also works with the Victorian HPB surgery Group at Cabrini and provides general surgery consulting and operating at Kyneton hospital Recently Dr Smith completed a Doctorate in Clinical Surgery (DCS) through the University of Sydney submitting a thesis on quality measures in acute general surgery-Quality in surgery remains an active area of interest in his work. Dr Smith is actively involved in surgical teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, he is the current Deputy Senior Examiner in the RACS Court of Examiners (General Surgery) and is a past Board-Member of the ANZ HPB Association.

PhD, FDA, Lead Dietitian at Coeliac Australia, Health Advocacy Officer

Anthony is a paediatrician who was born and raised in Adelaide. He is married and a proud father of two young children at home. He attended St Ignatius College where he became Dux of the College in 1993. He graduated from Adelaide University in 2000 and was admitted to the Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (Paediatrics) in 2007. His paediatric training was undertaken at the Women’s And Children’s Hospital, Flinders Medical Centre, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, The Lyell McEwin Health Service and The Townsville Hospital, Queensland.Anthony consults in his private practice at Adelaide Paediatrics North Adelaide and is happy to take on the care of any child less than 18 years of age. He has particular interests in childhood learning, developmental and behavioural problems as well as neonatal medicine. Anthony provides neonatal care at Calvary Hospital North Adelaide and Ashford Hospital. Apart from his busy private practice he also works as a part-time Staff Specialist in Paediatrics at Flinders Medical Centre where he enjoys teaching medical students and junior medical staff. His cheerful and caring nature makes him very popular with his patients.

BMBS DCH FRACGP Sally is a GP who has been the clinical director at ProHealthCare Stirling since 2016. She has over 25 years’ clinical experience in general practice with special interest in paediatrics, women’s health, shared obstetric care, palliative care and aged care. Sally has worked part time at Avant since 2021 as a medical adviser/claims manager and has recently joined the advocacy, education and research team.

Joan O’Donnell is a registered occupational therapist and qualified Occupational Therapy Driver Assessor. Joan works part-time as an academic/lecturer in occupational therapy at The University of Notre Dame Australia and is an Honorary Lecturer at the University of Sydney. Joan is a Director of the Institute of Driver Health P/L. Joan has a M.Sc(Med.) from The University of Sydney and a PhD from Macquarie University following research focussed on function after cerebrovascular surgery. Joan is currently involved in research including an investigation of clinical cognitive assessments to predict fitness to drive (FTD), evidence of poor driving outcomes for drivers with medical conditions, driving after spinal surgery, training older drivers to use vehicle assistive technology (MOVETech RCT), and FTD prediction based on time duration to perform a cognitive assessment.

Dr Charlotte Hespe is a GP, Clinical Lead, and Co-Practice Owner at Glebe Family Medical Practice in Sydney.
Since 1996, Dr. Charlotte Hespe has been a dedicated GP at Glebe Family Medical Practice (GFMP). She has led the clinic as Clinical Lead and Co-Practice Owner since 1999, combining her expertise in clinical care with a steadfast commitment to medical education and research.
In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Hespe serves as Professor of General Practice and Primary Care Research at the University of Notre Dame, Australia (Sydney School of Medicine). Her dual roles enable her to seamlessly blend hands-on patient care with academic excellence, driving innovation in evidence-based healthcare.
Dr. Hespe’s career is defined by her passion for General Practice as the foundation of high-quality, patient-centred healthcare. With over 23 years of leadership at a national level, she is a prominent figure in medical education, research, governance, policy, and health systems.

Dr Ramy Bishay is Clinical Lead and Staff Specialist Endocrinologist at Blacktown Hospital.
He also works privately as an endocrinologist at Fairfield and the Hills Specialist Group in Bella Vista. He graduated from the University of Toronto with a bachelor’s and master’s in cardiac transplantation and studied medicine at the University of Sydney. He has published dozens of articles (including a book) and has given talks at both national and international conferences in endocrinology and the metabolic health. He is an adjunct senior clinical lecturer at Western Sydney University.

Anisa Varasteh is a Clinical Sexologist and the immediate past President of the Society of Australian Sexologists. Named a South Australian Woman to Watch (2024) and recognised by The Advertiser as one of the state’s leading sex therapists, Anisa brings depth, rigour, and compassion to her work at the intersection of psychology, sensuality, and relational intelligence.She is a published author and a semi-finalist in the 7NEWS Community Achievement Awards (2025) for her contribution to advancing sexual and relational wellbeing in Australia. Anisa works with high-performing individuals – including public figures, creatives, and executives – for whom discretion is non-negotiable and depth is essential.Qualifications and Memberships • Master of Science Medicine – Sexual & Reproductive Health – University of Sydney • Bachelor of Psychology – University of South Australia • Member of Society of Australian Sexologists • Member of World Association of Sexual Health • Member of Australian Counselling Association • Member of UNESCO Chair Global Health & Education