THE NATURE OF HEALTH – Lifestyle Medicine Pillars in Practice
13-15 November 2026
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
Tasmania, Australia
The program and full speaker lineup will be announced closer to the event. Subscribe below to receive an update when it’s released.
May be subject to change.
Clinical Psychologist and founder of the Perinatal, Child and Family Hub and Carla Anderson Clinician Training
Carla Anderson is a Clinical Psychologist and founder of the Perinatal, Child and Family Hub and Carla Anderson Clinician Training, with over 25 years of experience in perinatal and infant mental health. Her work includes supporting parents and infants through clinical care, alongside training healthcare clinicians. Carla is also a Florist and Therapeutic Horticulture Practitioner, incorporating nature-based and creative approaches into both client support and clinician wellbeing. Creating in person “Floriful” self-care and mindfulness groups for mothers, and “The Clinician in Bloom” an online course that integrates floristry into self-care and reflective practice for healthcare clinicians.
MB ChB (Bristol), FASLM
Dr Jenny Brockis is an Internationally Board-Certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician and Fellow of the Australasian Society Lifestyle Medicine (FASLM), specialising in brain health, mental wellbeing and psychological safety. After running her own group medical practice for many years, she chose to step out of the consulting room and into the workplace, speaking, consulting and running workshops through her business Brain Fit. Always passionate about people and their wellbeing, Jenny works with business leaders and individuals to inspire the creation of happy and healthy workplaces so everyone can bring their best selves to work.
She has enjoyed media coverage on local and national radio and TV and is a prolific writer with around 900 blog posts on her website www.drjennybrockis.com and had hundreds of published articles in print and online for various media outlets. She is the author of five books including the best seller Future Brain. Her latest book is The Natural Advantage – How more time outside reduces stress, improves health & boosts social connection.
GP, Academic Lead for Lifestyle Medicine at James Cook University
Dr Sam Manger is a clinical and academic General Practitioner and industry healthcare consultant with a focus on lifestyle and social determinants. He is the Academic Lead of the Postgraduate Degrees in Lifestyle Medicine at James Cook University College of Medicine and Dentistry, as well as the Immediate Past-President of the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine. He is an Ambassador for the Federal Government initiative Equally Well Australia, Advisory Group Member of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, host of The GP Show podcast for health professionals and was awarded the RACGP QLD GP of the Year in 2021.
Exercise Physiologist, Accredited Practicing Dietitian, PhD scholar, and Educator
Dr Cam McDonald is a leader, educator, and the CEO of the Precision Health Alliance, a leading organisation focused on educating health professionals in precision health. The PHA’s mission is to eliminate chronic disease and pain by 2050, establishing “healthy” and “resilient” as the norm. Dr McDonald is an exercise physiologist, accredited practicing dietitian, PhD scholar, and a Fellow of the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine, and is an international authority in personalised health. He educates organisations and health professionals on how AI and precision health can help us understand the connection between our environment, physical health, and mental wellbeing. Dr Cam has shared the stage with luminaries such as the Dalai Lama and Deepak Chopra, contributing to global conversations on health, wellbeing, and human consciousness. His work with the Precision Health Alliance has provided him working knowledge of the leading technologies and possibilities for AI in health and medicine.
Toni Powell is an award-winning keynote speaker, author and podcast host known for delivering “the science of happiness with a side of fun.” With more than 13 years’ experience, she has worked with organisations including BHP, Westpac, Commonwealth Bank, Allianz and leading educational institutions across Australia.
Toni is the creator of the multi award-winning Happy, Healthy, Strong Teams program, designed to reduce churn, strengthen connection and deliver practical, evidence-based wellbeing strategies that create lasting change. Her programs can be delivered online or in person and are tailored to suit each organisation’s needs.
Blending neuroscience, psychology and disarming personal stories, Toni has a reputation for making complex science accessible, memorable and highly engaging. Her entertaining keynotes leave audiences energised, equipped and ready to take meaningful action toward stronger, happier teams.
Di Westaway OAM is the Founder and owner of Wild Women On Top and the visionary behind the iconic Coastrek team trekking challenge. A lifelong movement enthusiast, Di has inspired more than 90,000 people, predominantly women, to hike 20–100km and collectively raise over $55 million for charity.
With a background spanning gymnastics, physical education, dance, fitness training and journalism, Di has dedicated her life to helping women build strength, confidence and connection through nature. She recently completed a Masters in Lifestyle Medicine and is passionate about championing hiking as daily medicine for health, longevity and mental wellbeing.
Di is a recipient of the Order of Australia Medal, a former national gymnastics champion, and holds the world record for the highest handstand on Mt Ama Dablam in Nepal. She is also the author of Natural Exhilaration and How to Prepare for World Class Treks.
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