ASORC is excited to bring thought leaders and experts together to share the latest insights and knowledge with the Rehabilitation Counselling community, to cultivate strong collaboration and unity.

Our confirmed speakers for 2025 are:

  • Anita Hobson-Powell - Australian Department of Health and Aged Care, Chief Allied Health Officer (CAHO)
    providing the opening address and a post-election update on the key priorities for the Australian Government (for Allied Health).

  • Dr Michael Sullivan - McGill University, Canada Research Chair in Behavioural Health
    on the management of treatment-resistant depression.

  • Cliff Bingham - Jobs and Skills Australia, Assistant Secretary
    providing a picture of Australia’s current and future labour markets including where employers are currently hiring, key skill needs of the future, research on job applications and more.

  • Rhea Mercardo - It Pays to Care, Creative Production Lead | Healthcare Humanist
    speaking about the It Pays to Care Messaging Matters IECCC Framework.

  • Alicia Gibbs - Swiss Re, Claims Service Delivery Lead
    will present her top tips for rehabilitation professionals working in the life insurance industry.

ASORC is pleased to announce we are in the final phases of confirming additional speakers who will present on areas of expertise including:

  • Intersectional practice and empowering service collaborators with intersecting minoritised identities

  • Consumer-informed approaches to AI and Telehealth

  • Advancing Inclusion and Career Progression for Neurodivergent Allied Health Professionals

  • A Lived Experience Panel

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