Professor Michael Kidd AO 

Health leadership in action: better health systems for better care

The Kirby Institute is a leading global research institute dedicated to the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases, with a particular focus on HIV, viral hepatitis and sexually transmissible infections. Our research is undertaken across a spectrum that ranges from laboratory studies, through clinical trials of preventative and therapeutic treatments, to public health surveillance and impact evaluation.

Kirby Institute

Australia’s Chief Medical Officer shares insights on the role of health leadership tackling health challenges.

Online and Berg Family Foundation Seminar Room, Level 6, Wallace Wurth Building, Kensington Campus, UNSW Sydney

Kirby Institute Seminar Series

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The Kirby Institute Seminar Series is a research seminar series that has been running since 2002.

For the Kirby Institute's 14th Annual Brett Tindall Memorial Lecture, we are delighted to host Professor Michael Kidd AO. Professor Michael Kidd AO FAHMS is Australia’s Chief Medical Officer, a global leader in primary care, and a passionate advocate for equitable, high-quality health systems. He holds a joint academic appointment as the Foundation Director of the International Centre for Future Health Systems at UNSW, and as Professor of Global Primary Care at the University of Oxford.A general practitioner and public health researcher, Prof Kidd has dedicated his career to strengthening health systems, improving care for marginalised communities, and leading responses to pressing health challenges, from infectious diseases to chronic care. He has also served as President of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and the World Organization of Family Doctors, shaping the future of health leadership both in Australia and internationally.Join us for an inspiring session as Prof Kidd shares insights from his distinguished career and explores how innovative leadership can drive better health systems and better care for all Australians. Registrations are essential for this hybrid event, which will be held both in-person and online.📹 Please note: This lecture will be recorded, and the recording will be shared with registered attendees after the event.🥐 In-person attendees: Light refreshments will be served from 12pm, prior to the lecture.

GETTING HERE🚃 Public transportThe Kirby Institute is easily accessible by light rail and bus:<ul><li>Closest light rail stop: UNSW High Street (L2 line)</li><li>Closest bus stop: UNSW Gate 8, High St (348, 370, 390X)</li></ul>More info: <a href="https://transportnsw.info" title="https://transportnsw.info" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">transportnsw.info</a> or call 131 500.🚗 ParkingAll-day parking is available to visitors at the top level of Botany Street multi-storey Carpark, entry via Gate 11. Short-term 2P or 4P timed parking bays are also available in the Gate 11 Apron (off Botany Street). Payment can be made through the Pay-by-Plate meter (located next to the top level lift for all day, or in the Apron area for short-term) OR by downloading the <a href="https://www.cellopark.com.au/Site/" title="https://www.cellopark.com.au/Site/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">CellOPark app</a> by scanning the QR code found on the sign. Payment is required on arrival.More information about parking at UNSW is available <a href="https://www.unsw.edu.au/estate/getting-here/parking" title="https://www.unsw.edu.au/estate/getting-here/parking" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a>.🧑🏻‍🦼‍➡️Wheelchair accessThe closest accessible drop off point is the Chancellery Building carpark via <a href="https://www.kirby.unsw.edu.au/sites/default/files/documents/KI-Campus-map.pdf" title="https://www.kirby.unsw.edu.au/sites/default/files/documents/KI-Campus-map.pdf" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Gate 9, High Street</a>. More information on getting there can be found via our interactive accessibility map available <a href="https://link.mazemap.com/sfbadl4v" title="https://link.mazemap.com/sfbadl4v" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a>.🚶🏻‍➡️WalkingTo navigate the walking route to the Wallace Wurth Building (C27) with Google Maps, enter ‘<a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/vd9p7kYp63UnqFL2A" title="https://maps.app.goo.gl/vd9p7kYp63UnqFL2A" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Wallace Wurth Building (C27)</a>’. CONTACTFor all enquiries, please email events@kirby.unsw.edu.au or call 02 9385 0900.

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