Thrive 2025 – Parkes

DATE: 27th Mar 2025
TIME: 27 March evening event, 28 March full day event

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This two-day event is for health professionals and community stakeholders from rural NSW.

Thursday 27 March starts with an evening networking event from 6.00pm to 9.00pm for health professionals and community stakeholders, featuring keynote speaker Dr Daniel Nour from Streetside Medics and 2022 Young Australian of the Year. Light canapes will be provided with a range of non-alcoholic beverages.

Friday 28 March, 8.00am registration for 9.00am start to 3.30pm, continues with a conference format featuring presentations on the theme ‘Innovations from the heart of rural health’. Expect insights from health professionals working in paramedicine, health promotion, aged care, mental health, research, First Nations health, governance, and pharmacy.

The day includes an incredible line-up of speakers, including:

• Dr Buck Reed – Lecturer in Paramedicine
• Anne Gemmell – Dementia Awareness and Support Team/Registered Nurse
• Eloise Borschtsch – Senior Physiotherapist/Health Promotion, Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Directorate
• Annie Fardell-Hartley – Psychologist/Suicidologist
• Leonie Parker – Three Rivers DRH Honours Scholarship Recipient
• Tiana Bailey – Three Rivers DRH Honours Scholarship Recipient
• Zoe Tyack and Matiese Byrnes – Physiotherapist/Co-Directors at Rise Physiotherapy Group
• Jack Buckley – Pharmacist
• Rebecca Keely – CEO, Yarn Speech
• Rona Macniven and Leanne McCarthy – UNSW

Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea will be provided.

This event is perfect for allied health professionals from rural NSW looking to refresh, recharge, and reconnect. Be inspired by the incredible work happening in rural communities!