Andrew Matthews has a track-record of program and project success across health and pharmacy initiatives that have made a real difference to the practice of health professionals and the lives of Australians. As Medicines Safety Program Director at the Australian Digital Health Agency from 2018-2021, Andrew and his Agency team published the first technical framework for electronic prescribing and led the implementation of electronic prescriptions. As a pharmacist, Andrew has worked in both hospital and community pharmacy and has made broad contributions to the profession via the Guild, PSA, SHPA (AdPha) and through professional practice committees and working groups.

Lauren Crawley is the Lead Pharmacist for Learning and Development at Alfred Health, where she leads education initiatives that support high‑quality clinical pharmacy practice. Her professional interests include workforce development, clinical capability building, and education‑informed practice. Lauren completed her Foundation Residency at Alfred Health, gaining broad experience across acute care, surgery, and general medicine, before undertaking an Advanced Training Residency in Education. She also has experience in the university sector as a co‑unit coordinator at Monash University and maintains active clinical practice within the intensive care unit (ICU).

Dee-Anne Hull is a credentialed MMR and ACOP pharmacist working as a PSA Dementia Support Pharmacist and ACOP mentor in programs funded by Country SA PHN, providing specialised dementia medication management to those living with dementia, and aged care pharmacist support to those working within Country South Australia. Dee has a passion for multi-disciplinary care to support all patients and values the vital link between prescribers, pharmacists and residents/clients, along with their families in both the current and future Quality Use of Medicines models to aim for the best clinical outcomes for all.

Kareem Fawzi is a dedicated consultant pharmacist and diabetes educator passionate about empowering patients to manage their health effectively. Currently a PhD student at Victoria University, he works across multiple general practices, combining clinical expertise with education to support individuals living with diabetes. Kareem’s work bridges research and practice, focusing on patient-centred care, medication management, and improving long-term health outcomes.

Yasir Alhazmi is a PhD candidate at the Sydney Pharmacy School, The University of Sydney, and a registered senior clinical pharmacist in Saudi Arabia. He holds a PharmD from Taif University, Saudi Arabia, and a Master’s degree in Clinical Pharmacy from the University of Strathclyde, UK. His research focuses on sustainable respiratory care.

Jarrah is a clinical pharmacist with a keen interest in the design and delivery of health professional education programs. He has utilised his clinical experience alongside a passion for quality use of data to inform and evaluate a variety of public health promotion projects.

/Professor Kehinde Obamiro is the Centre Lead of the James Cook University, Central Queensland Centre for Rural and Remote Health. He provides strategic leadership for rural health education, workforce development, research, and community engagement initiatives across Central Queensland. His work focuses on strengthening the rural and remote health workforce through innovative education programs, collaborative research, and sustainnable partnerships with health services, government, industry, and community stakeholders.