IHACPA Conference 2025

Adelaide Convention Centre, 5 – 7 August 2025

Conference program

All times are Australian Central Standard Time (ACST)

Please note: The program is subject to change.

Tuesday 5 August 2025

Registration

Foyer E

Workshops

Workshop

Hall A

Facilitators
James Chen IHACPA
Cindy Feng IHACPA
Rachel Hauenschild IHACPA

Workshop

Hall E2/3

Facilitator
Katharine BassettCatholic Health Australia

Workshop

Hall B

Facilitators
Julia ConwayIHACPA
Mireille Regan GommIHACPA
Rosie OhlssonIHACPA

Workshop

Hall E1

Facilitators
Martin HensherMenzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania
Madeleine SkellernNational Health, Sustainability and Climate Unit, Interim Australian Centre for Disease Control
Fabian SackThe University of Sydney
Raymond van der ZalmThe University of Sydney
Break

Foyer E

Plenary

Hall C

Hall C

Speaker

Hall C

Speaker

Keynote 1

Hall C

Keynote speaker

Panel 1

Hall C

Invited speakers
Facilitator
Break

Foyer E

Abstract sessions

Abstract

Hall A

Aged care innovation and pricing

Presenter
Robert JorissenSouth Australian Health and Medical Research Institute

Abstract

Hall B

Hospital pricing and payment reform

Presenter
Kathryn AntiochGuidelines and Economists Network International
John PillaGuidelines and Economists Network International

Abstract

Hall C

Understanding hospital costs and activity

Presenter
Andrew HaywoodVictorian Department of Health

Abstract

Hall E

Health care (Classification/Mental Health/Data)

Presenter
Henry CutlerMacquarie University Centre for the Health Economy

Abstract

Hall A

Aged care innovation and pricing

Presenter
Jonathan BrintonBupa

Abstract

Hall B

Hospital pricing and payment reform

Presenter
Janine van der WaltMedibank

Abstract

Hall C

Understanding hospital costs and activity

Presenter
Zahra AfsarIHACPA

Abstract

Hall E

Health care (Classification/Mental Health/Data)

Presenter
Robert RichardsonQueensland Health
Hari ThirunavukkarasuQueensland Health

Abstract

Hall A

Aged care innovation and pricing

Presenter
Brenda GannonUniversity of Queensland

Abstract

Hall B

Hospital pricing and payment reform

Presenter
Jerry YikAdvanced Pharmacy Australia

Abstract

Hall C

Understanding hospital costs and activity

Presenter
Fabian SackThe University of Sydney

Abstract

Hall E

Health care (Classification/Mental Health/Data)

Presenter
Anne ElsworthyIHACPA

Abstract

Hall A

Aged care innovation and pricing

Presenter
Jonathan LeeIHACPA

Abstract

Hall B

Hospital pricing and payment reform

Alisha LucasQueensland Health

Abstract

Hall C

Understanding hospital costs and activity

Presenter
Molly FarmiloeIHACPA
Sarah VassalloIHACPA

Abstract

Hall E

Health care (Classification/Mental Health/Data)

Presenter
Georgina YoungIHACPA

Abstract

Hall A

Aged care innovation and pricing

Presenter
Akshay VijUniversity of South Australia

Abstract

Hall B

Hospital pricing and payment reform

Presenter
Lukasz SlawomirskiUniversity of Tasmania

Abstract

Hall C

Understanding hospital costs and activity

Presenter
Sayuru KulupanaIHACPA

Abstract

Hall E

Health care (Classification/Mental Health/Data)

Presenter
Madison BillsSA Health
Break

Foyer E

Keynote and panel discussion

Panel 2

Hall C

Invited speakers
Facilitator

Keynote 2

Hall C

Keynote speaker
Welcome reception

Wednesday 6 August 2025

Registration

Foyer E

Plenary

Hall C

Hall C

Speaker

Hall C

Speaker

Keynote 3

Hall C

Keynote speaker

Keynote 4

Hall C

Keynote speaker
Break

Foyer E

Abstract sessions

Abstract

Hall C

Health care reform and performance

Presenter
Alexandra de SouzaThe University of Sydney

Abstract

Hall A

Hospital innovation and evaluation

Presenter
Julia ConwayIHACPA
Deniza MazevskaNous
Emily RyanNous

Abstract

Hall B

Aged Care quality, costs and sustainability

Presenter
Stuart HutcheonStewart Brown Chartered Accountants

Abstract

Hall E

Understanding hospital costs and activity

Presenter
Miao ShiIHACPA

Abstract

Hall C

Health care reform and performance

Presenter
Michelle BadoreSolventum

Abstract

Hall A

Hospital innovation and evaluation

Presenter
Anna CohenTaylor Fry

Abstract

Hall B

Aged Care quality, costs and sustainability

Presenter
Lisa FoderoHealthConsult
Mia ShuiIHACPA

Abstract

Hall E

Understanding hospital costs and activity

Presenter
Megan GuIHACPA

Abstract

Hall C

Health care reform and performance

Presenter
Johannes SchwabeRegistry of Senior Australians Research Centre

Abstract

Hall A

Hospital innovation and evaluation

Presenter
Divyani BhatnagarIHACPA
Vivian LauIHACPA

Abstract

Hall B

Aged Care quality, costs and sustainability

Presenter
Nelson MaUniversity of Technology Sydney

Abstract

Hall E

Understanding hospital costs and activity

Presenter
Emily BourkeAustralian Institute of Health and Welfare

Abstract

Hall C

Health care reform and performance

Presenter
Qingyue (Marco) LiAustralian National University

Abstract

Hall A

Hospital innovation and evaluation

Presenter
Molly FarmiloeIHACPA
Kam KwanIHACPA

Abstract

Hall B

Aged Care quality, costs and sustainability

Presenter
Nicole SuttonUniversity of Technology Sydney

Abstract

Hall E

Understanding hospital costs and activity

Presenter
Anna CohenTaylor Fry
Vincent TuTaylor Fry

Abstract

Hall C

Health care reform and performance

Presenter
Richard JuckesAustralian Institute of Health and Welfare

Abstract

Hall A

Hospital innovation and evaluation

Presenter
Francesca GraceNSW Ministry of Health

Abstract

Hall B

Aged Care quality, costs and sustainability

Presenter
Stephanie HarrisonFlinders University

Abstract

Hall E

Understanding hospital costs and activity

Presenter
Dorna GhoreishiThe University of Sydney

Abstract

Hall A

Hospital innovation and evaluation

Presenter
Diana SandulacheAlfred Health

Abstract

Hall B

Aged Care quality, costs and sustainability

Presenter
Emilie AwberyDementia Australia

Abstract

Hall E

Understanding hospital costs and activity

Presenter
Muhammad ZeeshanJohn Hopkins Aramco Healthcare
Ahmed FaragJohn Hopkins Aramco Healthcare

Abstract

Hall A

Hospital innovation and evaluation

Presenter
Bradley BettyStryker

Abstract

Hall B

Aged Care quality, costs and sustainability

Presenter
Safdar AliThe Ageing Equation
Break

Foyer E

Plenary

Hall C

Break

Foyer E

Workshops

Workshop

Hall A

Facilitators
Vanessa D’SouzaIHACPA
Emily DempsterIHACPA

Workshop

Hall E

Facilitators
Scott BeanSA Health
Colin McCrowQLD Health
Iman MehdiIHACPA

Workshop

Hall B

Facilitators
Julia ConwayIHACPA
Sarah NevilleIHACPA
Samuel WebsterIHACPA
Conference dinner

Thursday 7 August 2025

Registration

Foyer E

Plenary

Hall C

Hall C

Speaker

Keynote 5

Hall C

Keynote speaker
Break

Foyer E

Plenary

Panel 4

Hall C

Invited speakers
Facilitator
Closing remarks

Address from IHACPA

Hall C

Break

Foyer E

Conference closed

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