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Thanks to everyone who joined us at Compass 2024, our premier primary healthcare conference in the Northern Territory.
Hosted by Northern Territory PHN, Compass is the leading conference for primary healthcare professionals in the NT. The event provides the opportunity for general practitioners, nurses, allied health professionals and Aboriginal health workers from across the Territory to collaborate, share knowledge and explore the latest in primary healthcare innovation.Â
The event is an approved RACGP Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activity (Activity ID: 907848). It provides 10.5 hours of educational activities and 1 hour reviewing performance.
Compass 2024 took place at the Darwin Convention Centre on 16 and 17 August 2024.
The theme for Compass 2024 was Rethink, Reimagine and Revisit: Innovation in Health. Our program of activities reflected this theme and included a wide range of keynote speeches, workshops, panel discussions and networking events. Activities focused on practical
applications, cutting-edge research and innovative healthcare solutions tailored to the unique needs of the Northern Territory.
Dr Jordan NguyenÂ
Innovator, engineer and futuristÂ
Dr Jordan Nguyen is a pioneering Australian engineer, inventor and visionary dedicated to transforming lives through technology. As the founder and CEO of Psykinetic, he creates groundbreaking solutions that empower individuals with disabilities and enhance quality of life. His innovations include a mind-controlled wheelchair, inclusive gaming technologies and devices that enable control of household appliances through eye movements.Â
A passionate advocate for STEAM education, Jordan holds a PhD in Biomedical Engineering and has taught and supervised numerous research students. He is also the author of “A Human’s Guide to the Future” and an award-winning documentary maker, known for his work on ABC Catalyst’s “Becoming Superhuman” and other global media projects.Â
Jordan’s accolades include being named in Australia’s Most Innovative Engineers, Harper’s BAZAAR Visionary Men, and Onalytica’s Top 100 Global Influencers on Virtual Reality. He has received numerous awards for his contributions to technology and media, and he continues to inspire with his vision for a better, more inclusive future.Â
Professor Marco Briceno
Chief Executive of NT Health
Professor Briceno has more than 20 years of experience in the medical profession both in Australia and overseas. In addition to clinical medicine, Professor Briceno has extensive executive level experience in driving and leading system level change and contemporary health reforms. Professor Briceno has postgraduate qualifications in Surgery (MRCS England), Rural Generalist Medicine (FACRRM) and Health Service Management (AFACHSM).Â
Professor Briceno has extensive experience working across the clinical and corporate sectors of NT Health including in both urban, regional and remote contexts. He has worked as the Chief Medical Officer, Chief Medical Advisor, Deputy Chief Health Officer, Medical Director of the NT Rural Generalist Pathway and Medical Director of the NT Pre-Vocational Medical Assurance Service at NT Health. Professor Briceno also spent 13 years working in the East Arnhem Region as a Doctor and Rural Generalist Surgeon while also undertaking the role of Regional Director of Medical Services and Director of Medical Education and Training.Â
Professor Briceno is passionate about providing culturally appropriate, patient centred care as close to home as possible and is committed to delivering sustainable, integrated and high quality health services that meet the needs of the NT’s diverse communities. Â
Dr Geoff Thompson AMÂ
Physician, pioneer, and innovatorÂ
Dr Geoff Thompson is a renowned sports and exercise physician and a trailblazer in medical services in the Northern Territory. As a former Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) flight surgeon, he played a crucial role in the evacuation efforts during Cyclone Tracy in 1974. Dr. Thompson’s commitment to improving healthcare extends to remote and First Nations communities, often flying himself to provide medical services.Â
He is the founding President of Sports Medicine Australia (Northern Territory) and the Chief Medical Officer for the Australian Paralympic Committee. Dr. Thompson’s dedication to advancing sports medicine and his innovative approaches have earned him numerous accolades, including being named the 2020 Northern Territory Australian of the Year.Â
Dr Thompson’s career is a testament to his unwavering commitment to community service, medical excellence, and innovation in healthcare.Â
This year, the Health Professional of the Year Awards was a part of Compass.
These awards celebrated health professionals and practices dedicated to improving health and wellbeing in the Northern Territory.
The event took place at Frangipani Plaza at the Darwin Convention Centre on 16 August 2024 at 6.30pm.
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