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ACMD Link | Innovations in Allied Health & Neurological Disorders

Innovations in allied health are critical to tackling the growing burden of chronic neurological disorders and delivering better outcomes across the continuum of healthcare.

Drawing on perspectives from frontline care, clinical research and innovation, this event will examine unmet needs in neurological care where allied health plays a central role. Industry experts will explore what patients, carers and frontline providers really need from emerging solutions, and outline the practical actions required to achieve better outcomes.

The discussion will also showcase the strengths of Victoria’s allied health sector and highlight opportunities for research translation, collaboration and industry to better align with real‑world care delivery and multidisciplinary models of practice.

Join us to help shape commercially viable, clinically relevant innovations that enhance care delivery, improve outcomes for people living with neurological conditions, and optimise the systems that support them.

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EVENT DETAILS

Date: Wednesday 19 August 2026

Time (AEST):

3:15pm: Guest arrival and registration

3:30pm – 5:00pm: Event proceedings

5:00pm – 6:00pm: Networking

Venue: The Aikenhead Centre for Medical Discovery (ACMD), Auditorium (Level 1), 27 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy, VIC 3065

Host: Wani Wall, Strategic Communications & Special Projects Lead, ACMD

Speakers:

Dr Liana Cahill, Senior Lecturer in Occupational Therapy, School of Allied Health (Melbourne Campus), Australian Catholic University

Prof Rachel McDonald, Director, MedTechVic Hub, Swinburne University

Dr Catherine Meade, Senior Clinical Neuropsychologist, Neuropsychology Unit, Department of Clinical Neurosciences, St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne

Dr Kelly Bower, Senior Lecturer, PhD, GCUT | Department of Physiotherapy | Melbourne School of Health Sciences, The University of Melbourne

Session format: Hybrid delivery with presentations and Q&A

Registration*: Free to attend, but registration is essential

*Registrations will close 9am Tuesday 18 August 2026

Who should attend:

Clinicians and researchers
Innovators, founders and CXOs
Allied health professionals
Healthtech professionals and industry service providers.