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Leaders with Purpose Breakfast Series ft Dr Dinesh Palipana OAM
About this event
Welcome to the Leaders with Purpose Breakfast Series featuring Dr. Dinesh Palipana OAM, a pioneer in medicine and disability advocacy. This special breakfast event offers attendees the rare opportunity to hear Dr. Palipana’s inspiring journey firsthand—a story marked by resilience, determination, and his unwavering commitment to improving inclusivity and support across healthcare and public policy.
Dr. Palipana has become a transformative figure in Australian healthcare. Following a spinal cord injury that left him quadriplegic, Dinesh defied all odds to become Queensland’s first quadriplegic medical intern and has since blazed a trail in advocating for disability rights and inclusive healthcare. Today, he serves as a senior doctor in emergency medicine, co-leads groundbreaking spinal cord research, and advises on public health and disability policy, including his role with the Disability Royal Commission.
At this breakfast event, Dr. Palipana will share powerful insights on:
- Resilience and Grit in Healthcare and Beyond: Learn how Dinesh’s experiences shaped his identity and strengthened his advocacy work. He will reflect on his personal and professional journey, revealing how he overcame significant barriers to fulfill his dream of practicing medicine.
- Advocacy and Public Policy: Dinesh’s advocacy extends beyond the hospital, influencing policies that impact the disability sector (NDIS) and healthcare accessibility. Attendees will gain insight into his work on advancing public policies that address the needs of vulnerable populations, especially within healthcare and disability support.
- Rethinking Disability and Changing Attitudes: Dr. Palipana will challenge traditional views of disability, arguing that it is not physical limitations but societal attitudes that create barriers. He will discuss how inclusive attitudes can reshape the healthcare system and empower individuals with disabilities to thrive.
Why you should attend?
Attending the Leaders with Purpose Breakfast Series featuring Dr. Dinesh Palipana OAM offers an invaluable experience to hear from one of Australia’s most influential figures in healthcare and disability advocacy. Here’s why you won’t want to miss this event:
- Inspiration from an Extraordinary Journey: Discover how Dr. Palipana’s journey from medical student to becoming Queensland’s first quadriplegic doctor transformed his view of resilience, purpose, and grit. His story offers lessons on overcoming challenges and redefining success.
- Insights into Inclusive Healthcare: Gain a deeper understanding of how inclusive practices and policies can enhance the healthcare system, especially for vulnerable communities. Dinesh’s work is reshaping healthcare to prioritize accessibility, adaptability, and compassionate care for all.
- Exclusive Perspectives on Public Policy: Engage with Dr. Palipana’s insights into the disability sector, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), and the impact of policy decisions on the lives of those with disabilities. Learn how policy change can drive meaningful impact in healthcare and support services.
- Networking with Purpose-Driven Leaders: Connect with like-minded professionals, advocates, and policymakers dedicated to advancing WA’s healthcare landscape. This event offers a chance to build valuable relationships and share ideas with others passionate about positive change.
Who should attend?
The Leaders with Purpose Breakfast Series is designed for those who are passionate about creating an inclusive, resilient, and forward-thinking healthcare system. This event is ideal for:
- Medical and Allied Health Professionals: Doctors, nurses, therapists, and allied health practitioners who seek to broaden their understanding of inclusive care and the impact of resilience and advocacy on patient outcomes.
- Healthcare Administrators and Executives: Leaders and decision-makers in hospitals, clinics, and healthcare organizations looking to enhance inclusivity and adapt best practices for better service delivery.
- Policy Makers and Public Health Officials: Individuals working in government or health policy who want to explore impactful changes to healthcare and disability support systems, including insights into NDIS and healthcare accessibility.
- Disability Advocates and Community Leaders: Those dedicated to advancing the rights and opportunities for people with disabilities, including advocates, community workers, and leaders in support services.
- Students and Emerging Professionals: Medical, allied health, law, and public health students, as well as early-career professionals interested in learning from a groundbreaking figure whose work bridges medicine, policy, and advocacy.
Whether you’re directly involved in patient care, public policy, or advocacy, this event provides a unique opportunity to gain insights from Dr. Dinesh Palipana OAM’s journey and vision, inspiring attendees to champion a more inclusive and equitable healthcare landscape.
For sponsorship opportunities, contact us at dev@for-purpose.com.au