Delivering a national conference that exceeded expectations
The Australasian Doctors’ Health Conference brings together medical professionals, researchers, health leaders and organisations from across Australia and New Zealand to explore the health and wellbeing of the medical workforce. Hosted in Perth in 2019 by the Doctors’ Health Advisory Service of Western Australia, the conference centred on the theme Creating a Healthy Workplace, examining how individuals, workplaces and health systems can better support doctors at every stage of their careers.
With delegates travelling from across Australasia, the conference provided an important opportunity to share research, practical initiatives and innovative approaches to improving doctors’ health and wellbeing.
The Doctors’ Health Conference was a great success. Special thanks to Katie Kindleysides, both for her work in planning the conference and her marathon effort for the conference itself.
WA President Doctors Health Advisory ServiceTurning great ideas into one vision
Hosting an Australasian conference required attracting delegates from across Australia and New Zealand in a highly competitive conference market.
The organising committee was passionate and deeply committed to the conference’s success, but many members had limited experience in planning conferences of this scale. Committee members also brought diverse perspectives and expectations, which required careful facilitation to build consensus, maintain momentum and translate ideas into a cohesive, high-quality event.
Alongside delivering a positive delegate experience, the conference also needed to achieve strong attendance to ensure its financial sustainability.
Building confidence from planning to delivery
Our team worked closely with the organising committee, providing experienced guidance and structure to turn ideas into practical solutions and keep planning moving forward.
Our team managed conference coordination, finances, branding, website and registrations, program and abstract management, speakers, sponsors, exhibitors, suppliers and on-site logistics. Alongside this, we developed a targeted conference marketing strategy, using digital campaigns, social media, stakeholder networks and delegate communications to build awareness and attract delegates from across Australia and New Zealand – which enabled the committee to focus on content and connections.
Creating returns that strengthen the sector
The conference significantly exceeded delegate attendance expectations, attracting a strong audience and creating a vibrant and highly engaged event.
The exceptional attendance also translated into an outstanding financial outcome, generating a strong surplus that supported the ongoing work of the Doctors’ Health Advisory Service of Western Australia.
Most importantly, the conference delivered a professional experience that reflected the significance of doctor well-being, while strengthening connections across the Australasian doctors’ health community.
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