2026 Annual Forum Speakers

Jean is a popular performer, public speaker and author, recognised for her appearances on television and for sharing her real-life experiences in her books You’re Still Hot To Me: The Joys of Menopause and We Need to Talk About Mum and Dad, a Practical Guide to Parenting our Ageing Parents.

As a passionate advocate for health issues, she also has been raising awareness and contributing to public discussion as a supporter of several organisations. She was the inaugural Chair of the Australian Gynaecological Cancer Foundation (AGCF) and continues to be an ambassador for them. She is also an ambassador for the Macular Disease Foundation, youth support organisations including the Raise Foundation and she is currently the Patron of Palliative Care Nurses Australia.

Jean will be the keynote speaker for our first session on Day 1 of the Annual Forum, followed by a panel discussion exploring our theme ‘Influence in Action’.

Rhonda Morton is a passionate advocate for healthcare transformation and a skilled facilitator who brings people together to drive meaningful change.

Rhonda is known for her engaging facilitation style that combines strategic insight with genuine curiosity, helping people move from conversation to understanding and collaborative action. She has facilitated thought leadership initiatives including with the Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA) and Bond University, and delivers keynote presentations at national conferences on sustainable healthcare leadership.

As a facilitator and speaker, Rhonda creates inclusive, energising environments where people feel heard, challenged, and inspired to contribute.

Rhonda is a non-executive director on the Board of Health Consumers Queensland and principal of New Evolution Consulting.