CMDFA VISION 2026 - Melbourne (16-18 Jan): Strength in Weakness

CMDFA is a Fellowship of Doctors and Dentists and associated healthcare professionals who take membership of CMDFA as part of making a stand as a follower of Christ in healthcare.

Christian Medical & Dental Fellowship of Australia

An annual conference hosted by CMDFA to encourage and help equip Christian student leaders in their campus ministry & leadership skills.

University College The University of Melbourne

We are excited to announce that our VISION Conference returns in 2026 in Melbourne, Victoria! This is an annual conference hosted by CMDFA to encourage and help equip Christian student leaders in their campus ministry and leadership skills.The theme is “Strength in Weakness”.Jesus, the servant King, was mocked and dismissed as weak by the world—yet it is in Him that we see God’s true strength. In moments when we feel inadequate in faith, study or practice, our greatest strength should be found in Christ, and our hope in God.This year, we are honoured to have Dr Natasha Yates as our speaker, and Dr James Wei and A/Prof Sneha Kirubakaran to lead the workshops. The weekend will be a time to learn from our dedicated group of mentors and get to know fellow student leaders from other cities.We pray that this conference will encourage God’s purpose for you. Christian leadership is a unique gift given to us by God, and we hope that through our theme, "Strength in Weakness", we can delve into an in-depth understanding how strength can arise from weakness and what this looks like in our campus ministry.Speakers: Dr Natasha Yates, A/Prof Sneha Kirubakaran, Dr James WeiPlace: University College, The University of Melbourne, VICDate: 16-18/01/26Time: 6:00PM registration, 7:30PM start -16 Jan TO 12:30PM end - 18 JanTicket type and ticket sales closing dates:<ul><li>Early Bird ticket - closes at11:59PM, 19/12/25</li><li>Standard ticket with accommodation - closes at 11:59PM, 02/01/26</li><li>Standard ticket without accommodation - closes at 11:59PM, 14/01/26</li></ul>Please keep VISION in your prayers, and we look forward to seeing you!VISION Committee 2026 For those who enjoy more details, read on ...EVENT DETAILSCMDFA is the Christian Medical and Dental Fellowship of Australia, which is a fellowship of doctors and dentists and associated healthcare professionals. We provide fellowship and pastoral support for our members right across the country.We pray that this conference will encourage God’s purpose for you. Christian leadership is a unique gift given to us by God and we hope that through our theme, "Strength in Weakness", we can have an in-depth understanding of what this practically looks like in campus ministry.SPEAKER PROFILESDr Natasha (Tash) Yates is a General Practitioner, the GP Lead for NewMed Medical school, and long-time CMDFA member Australia. She is undertaking a PhD in medical education at Bond University, where she previously worked as an Assistant Professor for 10 years. Her belief that Jesus Christ can transform individuals and communities has motivated her to explore ways this can be done within the healthcare field, both through General Practice and through medical education. Over the past five years she has been a sought-after health communicator in the media and on social media. She has spoken on numerous TV and radio stations and has over 6 million reads of her articles and blogs.Tash is a wife to David and the mother of four teenagers, and her family are long-standing members of NewLife Uniting Church on the Gold Coast.A/Prof Sneha Kirubakaran is the National Chair of CMDFA. She is an Associate Professor with the University of Queensland Rural Clinical School in Rockhampton and a locum Rural Generalist around Central Queensland. She volunteered as a doctor and medical teacher in Indonesia, Timor Leste, Vanuatu, Papua New Guinea, Israel, Iraq, the Marshall Islands and China. She is also currently involved as the CMDFA Rockhampton event leader and a Saline Trainer/Multiplier/Coordinator.Her favourite colour and favourite dessert - Green and Tiramisu but not green tiramisu!Dr James Wei is a rural GP in Victoria, and has been involved with the local church, NGOs, and business for many years. He is passionate about seeing a new generation of leaders rise up to fulfill their God-given calling. He is the proud father of two boisterous boys. Here is what Luke had to say after attending VISION 2025"I went to Vision 2025 in Sydney. The theme was “Prayerful Dependence”. It was a great reminder to rely on God through every season of study and work, especially during stressful periods. We went through the book of Daniel, which deepened my trust in prayer. The workshop on redefining success helped me reflect on my heart’s priorities, and I was encouraged by the Nationwide student fellowship. - Luke Suggested places of interest if you are a visitor to lovely Melbourne:<ul><li>Flinders Street Station, Federation Square, Yarra River</li><li>Graffiti Lane / Hosier Lane</li><li>Queen Victoria Market</li><li>Carlton Gardens, Royal Exhibition Building, Melbourne Museum, IMAX</li><li>The University of Melbourne</li><li>National Gallery of Victoria</li><li>Royal Botanic Garden, War Memorial</li><li>Melbourne Skydeck (Eureka Tower)</li><li>Melbourne Zoo, Sealife Aquarium</li><li>Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)</li></ul>

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