Inspiring Stories

This inspiring conversation with Professor Doris Young, a trailblazer in General Practice and Family Medicine. As a woman from a culturally diverse background, she overcame barriers to lead groundbreaking initiatives in healthcare and academia over her 40-year career. 

From her pioneering role as the Foundation Chair of General Practice at the University of Melbourne to advancing healthcare equity and innovation in Asia, Professor Young’s story is one of resilience, courage, and lasting impact. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear about her remarkable journey and insights. 

This episode was recorded on 10 December 2024 

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Discover how Professor Alicia Spittle’s groundbreaking research is transforming care for infants and children at high risk of neurodevelopmental impairments. From preterm babies to those with cerebral palsy, she shares insights on early intervention and targeted care to improve developmental outcomes. 

As Associate Dean of Research and a globally recognised leader, Professor Spittle blends professional expertise with personal connection to disability, driving impactful paediatric innovations. Tune in to learn how her work is giving children the best start in life. 

This episode was recorded on 19 November 2024 

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Professor Martha Hickey, a renowned expert in women’s health, as we explore the transformative power of embracing ageing and breaking the stigma around menopause. In this episode, we discuss Professor Hickey's groundbreaking research, including her work on the first Core Outcome Set for Menopause (COMMA) and her leadership in the global Menopause Priority Setting Partnership (MAPS). 

Beyond her scientific contributions, Professor Hickey is using art to challenge societal views on ageing, encouraging women to see it as a natural and beautiful process. Tune in to discover how we can all feel more comfortable in our bodies as we age and empower women’s health. 

Additionally, learn about new leave provisions supporting staff through menstruation, perimenopause, menopause, and gender affirmation, aimed at improving wellbeing and reducing stigma in the workplace. 

This episode was recorded on 15 October 2024 

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Michelle Gallaher is an award-winning health technology entrepreneur with a particular interest in artificial intelligence, clinical trials and ethics. Recently commencing as the inaugural CEO of Cerulea Clinical Trials, Michelle’s current focus is on building a world-leading ophthalmic clinical trials site specialising in gene therapy trials, medical devices, and applying emerging efficiency technology solutions. 

This episode was recorded on 24 September 2024 

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Professor Anne Kelso spent many years as a biomedical researcher in the field of immunology, later serving as Director of the Cooperative Research Centre for Vaccine Technology and then Director of the WHO Collaborating Centre for Reference and Research on Influenza at the Doherty Institute. From 2015 to 2023, she was CEO of the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) where she led significant reform of NHMRC’s grant program and gender equity policies. She holds an honorary professorial position in the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences.

This episode was recorded on 13 August 2024.

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Professor Separovic is a biophysical chemist and Foreign Secretary of the Australia Academy of Science. Following a post-doctoral fellowship at the National Institutes of Health (USA), Frances joined the University of Melbourne in 1996, becoming the first woman Professor of Chemistry and Head of School. Professor Separovic speaks about obtaining a PhD later in life, breaking down class barriers and following her curiosity.

This podcast was recorded on 30 July 2024.
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Linda has been Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Regis Aged Care since September 2019, joining the Company during the Royal Commission and just prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Linda has over 20 years of executive experience in health and aged care in Australia. Prior to joining Regis, Linda was a chief executive in the Victorian health system and co-chaired the Victorian Metropolitan Hospital Chief Executive group.

This episode was recorded on 25 June 2024.

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Associate Professor Jen Martin, known for her work as a field ecologist, shifted focus to teaching scientists' effective communication. She founded and led the University of Melbourne’s Science Communication Teaching Program and is a weekly guest on 3RRR radio. Named the 2019 Unsung Hero of Australian Science Communication, she also writes for various publications and hosts the podcast Let’s Talk SciComm. Her book why am I Like This? explores the science behind unusual thoughts and habits.

This episode was recorded on 21 May 2024.

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Professor Michelle Ryan is a world-renowned gender equality expert, a professor of social and organisational psychology, and the inaugural Director of the Australian National University's Global Institute for Women's Leadership (GIWL). Her extensive body of research covers a range of constraints on women's careers such as the impact of COVID-19 on gender inequalities, how perceptions of equality can lead to gender bias, the motherhood penalty, and the benefits of quotas and affirmative action. Michelle works closely with corporate, government and professional organisations to identify gender equality issues and design bespoke solutions.

This episode was recorded on 27 April 2024.

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Professor Wendy Chapman is the Associate Dean of Digital Health and Informatics as well as the Director of the Centre for Digital Transformation of Health. Wendy’s background is as a researcher in leveraging data and digital technology to transform healthcare delivery. She’s spent two decades developing and evaluating AI and natural language processing algorithms. She has also led many multidisciplinary programs of work on research, education, and application of digital health.

This episode was recorded on 26 March 2024.

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