The 2022 AHHA AGM, Deeble Lecture and Sidney Sax Medal Dinner  

After a two year hiatus, the Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association (AHHA) is proud to be able to welcome members, stakeholders, board and staff to an in-person event in Canberra on Wednesday 26 October at the National Portrait Gallery of Australia. The following events will be presented as part of the day: 

Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association Strategic Plan Refresh and AGM 

With the AHHA strategic plan ending in 2020 and work for its redevelopment disrupted by COVID-19, the AHHA is once again looking forward to setting a new direction and plan to take us through to the end of 2028. In consultation with council members, board and staff we aim to make sure that our goals and objectives meet contemporary needs and ensure that our vision and mission become a reality.  

The development of the 2023-2028 strategic plan will then be followed by the 2022 AHHA Annual General Meeting (AGM).

2022 Deeble Lecture and panel discussion: Towards an integrated workforce 

The John Deeble Lecture has been established by the AHHA to commemorate the life achievements of Professor John Deeble, distinguished scholar, health economist and health policy leader. Often dubbed ‘the father of Medicare’, John was a conceiver, implementer and defender of universal healthcare for nearly 50 years.  

In this, the 2nd Deeble Lecture, Mr Michael Brennan, Chair Productivity Commission, will consider those health workforce related policy measures that are required to ensure the most appropriate workforce to meet prevailing needs. 

It will be followed by a panel discussion reflecting on the complexities of the health workforce and the way we manage and set health workforce policy in Australia. Leaders will have the opportunity to share their experiences, deep understanding, and knowledge of national health policy.

AHHA Dinner and presentation of the 2022 Sidney Sax Medal  

Spanning a career of nearly four decades, Dr Sidney Sax is widely recognised as Australia’s first health planner, providing outstanding leader in Australian health care policy development and public health research.  

In recognition of his contribution to Australian healthcare, the Sidney Sax Medal is awarded annually by the AHHA to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the development and improvement of the Australian healthcare system in the fields of health services policy, organisation, delivery and/or research (excluding clinical research). 

Event details: 

Note: all times are in AEDT.

Registration categories and costs:

Members (all events)

• Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association Strategic Plan Refresh and AGM (No cost)

• 2022 Deeble Lecture and Panel Discussion ($40)

• AHHA Dinner and Sidney Sax Medal ($75)

• Combined registration ($100) (Includes access to all events)

Non members and other stakeholders (public events) 

• 2022 Deeble Lecture and Panel Discussion ($80)

• AHHA Dinner and Sidney Sax Medal ($100)

• Combined registration ($150) (Includes access to both public events)

Membership:

Membership of the association provides access to a broad range of events, research and services that support our advocacy work. Please visit our membership page or contact  for more information .