Prophetical | Sliding Doors
| Friday, May 29, 2026 |
| 1:45 PM - 3:00 PM |
| Royal Benowa Ballroom |
Overview
CHAIR: Prof Lisa Nissen
PANELLISTS: Joyce McSwan, Nicolette Ellis, Dr Gary Deed, Anjelo Ratnachandra
PANELLISTS: Joyce McSwan, Nicolette Ellis, Dr Gary Deed, Anjelo Ratnachandra
Details
This session will feature an original prophetical – “Sliding Doors”
A Prophetical is a dynamic technique for engaging participants deeply in complex topics. The Prophetical harnesses the power of story to connect, to reveal and to inspire, tapping into the intrinsic problem-solving capacity of the group. Whilst participants identify with the story’s characters, situations and emotions, the prophetical also creates an objective distance, allowing participants to see not only what is happening, but more importantly, to think about how and why it is happening that way. Ultimately, the power of the Prophetical form has little to do with presenting solutions; rather, it lies in its capacity to activate the intrinsic problem-solving capacity of the participant group itself. “Sliding Doors” will introduce us to Bob and his journey you and our Prophetical guides will use your skills to help discuss and share his story.
Speaker
Dr Gary Deed
GP
Healthcare Plus Medical
Prophetical | Sliding Doors
Biography
Dr Gary Deed (MBBS FACNEM & MRACGP & Chair of the RACGP Diabetes Specific Interests Committee) is a dedicated specialist GP with a broad range of extra skills and interests. In addition to government representation, research and medical education, Dr Deed works closely with his patients to assist them in improving their health.
Nicolette Ellis
Chair
Chronic Pain Australia
Prophetical | Sliding Doors
Biography
Nicolette Ellis is the Chair of Chronic Pain Australia and brings both professional expertise and personal insight as a carer to her role. She has spent much of her career as a pharmacist, specialising in supporting people living with chronic pain. In addition to her clinical background, Nicolette works in policy and advocacy to drive system-level changes that improve care, awareness, and support for people affected by chronic pain and their families.
Joyce McSwan
Prophetical | Sliding Doors
Biography
Prof Lisa Nissen
Director and Taylor Family Chair, Centre For Business And Economics Of Health - UQ
University of Queensland
Prophetical | Sliding Doors
Biography
Professor Lisa Nissen Director and Taylor Family Chair - Centre for Business and Economics of Health, University of Queensland. She has been a health practitioner, leader, educator, researcher, and implementation scientist in Australia for more than 25 years. Lisa’s research has led to major health system change, including the introduction of immunisation services by pharmacists throughout Australia and implementation of prescribing competencies and frameworks for health professionals nationally. More recently she led a Queensland team who implemented pharmacists’ treatment for Uncomplicated urinary Tract Infections. Her focus is on health service optimisation including scope of practice and Quality Use of Medicines. She is a Fellow of the both the Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia and the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia.
Anjelo Ratnachandra
Director / Principal Physiotherapist
Beyond Pain
Prophetical | Sliding Doors
Biography
Anjelo Ratnachandra is an APA Titled Pain Physiotherapist and director of Beyond Pain. He is the author of the popular self-guiding book Beyond Pain, with readers in over 13 countries. Anjelo’s position is unique in that he has lived experience with chronic pain, and extensive clinical experience, having worked with chronic illnesses for almost two decades. He is an award-winning practitioner and popular speaker around numerous speaking circuits.
