VHA 2025 Conference

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The VHA acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of unceded lands throughout Australia.
We recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture, and we pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
Our offices are located on the lands of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people.

Session 1: Opening and keynote

Session

10:30 am

28 October 2025

Grand Ballroom

Themes

Presentation

Session Program

10:30 am

Conference opening

Opening: Prof. Sue Matthews, Chair, Victorian Healthcare Association | Chief Executive Officer, The Royal Women’s Hospital

10:35 am

Welcome to Country

Dr Mandy Nicholson - Founder, singer and songwriter - Djirri Djirri Cultural Services

Dr Mandy Nicholson, Djirri Djirri

10:45 am

Opening address

Jenny Atta PSM - Secretary - Australian Department of Health

In her opening address, Secretary Jenny Atta PSM will share with delegates insights into the Department’s vision for Victoria’s publicly funded healthcare sector.

11:15 am

Keynote address

Prof. Emily Lancsar - Chief Health Economist - Department of Health, Disability and Ageing

In her keynote presentation Prof. Emily Lancsar will address delegates on the complexities of Australia’s current health economic climate.