Tuesday, June 16, 2026

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Danvers Room

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Hosted by: North Eastern Public Health Unit (NEPHU)

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Facilitated by: Dr Katherine Ong Speakers/Panelists: Dr Claire Gordon Dr Bart Willems and Dr Rebecca Hogbin Dr Charles Alpren Dr Ben Scalley Overview: Harnessing digital innovation initiatives in the public health management of communicable diseases has the potential to improve data collection, improve public health reach and improve operational efficiency, thereby improving public health data and outcomes. With resource contstraints, local public health units are well placed to identify operational needs and develop and trial digital innovations in an agile and responsive manner. Currently there are many such inititives being developed, trialed and implemented across the country, and therefore many ideas and lessons that can be shared. This symposium is an opportunity to bring together public health agencies nationally to share their digital innovation experiences, initiatives and barriers that have been overcome. Sharing of information could promote uptake of similar initiatives in other areas which could reduce duplication of efforts and increase reach, thereby improving Australia’s ability to effectively respond to communicable disease threats. The symposium will also explore options to create an Digital Innovations Community of Practice, to be able to continue national discussions and collaborations in an ongoing manner. Target Audience: Public health professionals and policy makers who work within communicable diease health protection units, at local, state and national level Learning Outcomes: • Understanding of how digital innovations are being used in communicable disease management across Australia • Barriers and facilitators of digital innovation uptake • How public health units across Australia can share ideas and information to improve uptake and efficiency of the public health response​ Contact Us: events@phaa.net.au