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Meet the Conference Advisory Committee

Leo Ng (Chair) APAM

Leo is an academic leader in physiotherapy

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James Debenham APAM

James is an academic in rural and remote health education

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Adam Doyle APAM 

Adam is an Emergency Physiotherapist

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Suzanne Gough MACP, FACP

Suzanne is a Specialist Research Physiotherapist

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Emre Ilhan APAM

Emre is a physiotherapist and academic

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Bjarne Kragh APAM

Bjarne is a principal physiotherapist and private practice director

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Marilyn Morgan APAM

Marilyn is an APA Honoured member

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Matt Pallozzi APAM

Matt is a private practice owner and sports physiotherapist

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Dipthi Samalia APAM

Dipthi is a senior physiotherapist and healthcare executive

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Sam Wilcox APAM

Sam is a principal physiotherapist and practice director

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About the APA

With more than 35,000 members, the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) is the peak body representing the interests of Australian physiotherapists and their patients. We are committed to professional excellence and career success for our members, which translates into better patient outcomes and improved health conditions for all Australians. Through our National Groups we offer advanced training and collegial support from physiotherapists working in similar areas.

Become a member

Being an APA member means you are part of, and support, the collective voice that strengthens the physiotherapy profession and its critical role in the health and wellbeing of all Australians. As a member, you get access to exclusive benefits, support and resources to help you along your own career journey as a physiotherapist. Along with a range of member benefits and discounts, members of the APA receive discounted registration rates each year for the conference, including FOCUS26.

Conference location

Pullman Cairns International
17 Abbott Street
Cairns 4870
P: +61 7 4032 1300
W: pullmancairnsinternational.com.au 

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