Wednesday, April 30, 2025

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Federation Ballroom (Plenary)

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This session will explore how Indigenous health is inherently political, drawing on the experiences and leadership of Fiona Cornforth, Renee Williams and Tom Calma. Through their insights, we will examine how structural inequities in health persist and why addressing them requires political will, systemic reform, and Indigenous-led solutions. Speakers will share draw on their experiences in challenging health frameworks and building solutions that create lasting, community-driven change in preventive health to improve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and wellbeing. Keynote Speakers (Bios are available at https://www.prevention2025.com/keynote-speakers): • Professor Tom Calma AO, National Coordinator, Tackling Indigenous Smoking and Chair and Patron of the Poche Indigenous Health Network • Ms Fiona Cornforth, Head of Yardhura Walani, National Centre for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Wellbeing Research, ANU • Ms Renee Williams, Chairperson, Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service and Chief Executive Officer of the Torres Health Indigenous Corporation

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