R.N. Bach Nursing (Admin), M.P.H.C. (Palliative Care), Nurse Education Specialist

Sue is an Australian nurse educator, conference director and CPD specialist with extensive experience in clinical practice, leadership, education and public health. She is the Director and Co-Founder of Nurses for Nurses and a key contributor to Nursing CPD, where she helps deliver evidence-based education and professional development programs for nurses and midwives across Australia and internationally.

Sue holds qualifications in nursing, health administration and public health, along with postgraduate studies in gerontology, psychiatry of ageing, chemotherapy administration and training and assessment. Her career has included frontline nursing, senior management and education leadership.

At the heart of her work is a simple belief: nurses and midwives are not just the backbone of healthcare, they are critical decision-makers whose knowledge, judgement and advocacy directly influence patient outcomes and system safety. Sue’s goal is to ensure nurses and midwives are supported and professionally empowered to meet the growing complexity of modern healthcare while sustaining long, fulfilling careers.

R.N., BHlthSc, MACCCN, Grad.Dip Ed, MEd, Dip Counselling, GradCertCritCare, CertIV Training & Assessment, CertIV in Mediation

Anne has a passion for teaching which she does in an unpretentious way that ensures you will not only understand and retain what she presents but will enjoy this learning experience. She has extensive experience of over 26 years lecturing for Gold Coast Health District and Griffith University.

Anne is a frequent presenter at workshops, conferences & seminars throughout Australia & New Zealand on subjects such as high dependency nursing, cardiac arrhythmias & ECG interpretation, chest x-rays interpretation, clinical assessment of the deteriorating patient, assertion training and leadership. She conducts accredited advanced life support training for nurses, doctors and paramedics.

Anne has a passionate commitment to empower all clinical staff through increased awareness and knowledge of the critically ill patient’s condition so that timely intervention is implemented, which will benefit patient outcomes.

She is the author of three books; “ECGs Simply”, “Interpretation of Chest X-rays Simply” and ‘Uncomplicating Life, Simply’. Her ECG book is a textbook sold in many universities in Australia.

RN, ParaMed, GradCert Tertiary Education and Learning

Jackson is a dual-qualified Registered Nurse and Advanced Life Support Paramedic with extensive experience across emergency, paediatric and prehospital care. He currently works as a Registered ALS Paramedic with Ambulance Victoria and worked as a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department at The Royal Children’s Hospital for over 5 years prior.

Jackson holds a Bachelor of Paramedicine/Bachelor of Nursing from Australian Catholic University and a Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching (Higher Education) from Swinburne University of Technology. His clinical expertise includes advanced paediatric emergency care, ultrasound-guided peripheral IV cannulation, trauma team training and high-acuity decision-making in complex, high-stress environments.

Alongside his frontline roles, Jackson is a Sessional Teacher at Swinburne University, where he facilitates clinical learning environments, writes and delivers simulation scenarios, convenes first-year subjects and mentors undergraduate and graduate students. He is committed to developing confident, capable clinicians through practical, engaging education.

Jackson also serves as a Light Cavalry Scout with combat medical aid training in the Royal Australian Armoured Corps (Australian Defence Force), where he has demonstrated leadership under pressure, including service during Operation Bushfire Assist. His military background reinforces his commitment to teamwork, initiative, respect and calm performance in demanding environments.

Across clinical practice, education and service, Jackson brings a grounded, high-performance perspective to emergency care — combining technical skill, leadership and a deep commitment to patient-centred practice.

RN, BSN, MSN (Emergency Nursing – Trauma)

Lisa Lucas, a Nursing Director in South East Queensland, has over 20 years of experience across specialties like Oncology, Surgical, Cardiology, Retrieval Services, and Emergency Nursing. She has spent 16 years in major emergency departments and held leadership roles including Nurse Unit Manager, Clinical Nurse Consultant, and Nurse Educator.

A Nurse of the Year and Nursing Director of the Year winner, Lisa comes from a family of nurses spanning three generations and is passionate about mentoring and professional growth. Her dedication to developing future nurse leaders inspired her to co-found The Hive Development, expanding her impact beyond her immediate team.

Masters of Nursing Science (Nursing Practitioner), BA (Hons), RN

Louise has over 25 years of experience in Wound Management and established her Private Practice (Wound Therapies) in 2014.

She has worked in several public hospitals and Community settings in Australia and overseas. She currently works collaboratively with several Aged Care Providers and private hospitals and runs her specialist community wound clinic.

Louise was previously an Honorary Clinical Fellow for Australian Catholic University and continues to participate in research projects with a leading Queensland University.

Louise is passionate about wound care and strives for best practices. Additionally, she has participated in several international working groups for Pressure Injuries and Leg ulcers and frequently presents at workshops, conferences & seminars.

She is a mum of two, loves the Sunny Coast lifestyle and attempting to play golf!

PhD., R.N., FACORN, FACPAN

Dr. Paula Foran has a Graduate Diploma in Adult Education & Training awarded from the University of Melbourne, a Certificate IV in Workplace Assessment & Training, a Master Degree in professional education and training and has received her Ph.D. for her doctoral thesis, “The Value of Guided Operating Theatre Experience for Undergraduate Nurses”, undertaken at Deakin University.

Paula has several publications and book chapters to her credit, has been a guest speaker, and presented Keynote presentations at National & International Conferences.

Paula has been awarded the ‘Most Popular Presenter’ for her keynote address at the International Collaboration of Perianaesthesia Nurses (ICPAN) and presented at the ICPAN conference in Cancun, Mexico 2019. Paula was also awarded the ‘Best Oral Presentation’ award at the European Operating Room Nurses (EORNA) conference in The Hague.

Paula is currently the Master Level Coordinator and the unit co-ordinator for the two master by coursework subjects at The University of Tasmania and the sub-editor for the Journal of Perioperative Nursing (formally the ACORN journal).

She has been a past senior lecturer for Medcast and Critical Care Education Services; past and inaugural National Education Officer for the Australian College of Operating Room Nurses (ACORN); past and inaugural ‘Chief Examiner’ for the Australia College of Perianaesthesia Nurses (APCAN); and past board member of both ACORN and ACPAN. Paula has been awarded life membership in both the Victorian Perioperative Nurses Group (VPNG) and ACPAN.

Paula also currently sits on the Victorian Perioperative Council, and the Anaesthetic morbidity and mortality review sub-committee for the Safer Care Victoria / Department of Health. In her spare time she is a civil celebrant!

She is a delightfully relaxed and humorous presenter.

Masters of Nursing Science (Nursing Practitioner), BA (Hons), RN

Sarah has been a nurse and midwife for over 40 years. Sarah holds an MA in Midwifery, an MBA and various other qualifications related to teaching and learning, policy and government. During her career, she has carried out a number of roles, including Community Sister in the UK, homebirth and caseload midwife, as well as Senior Lecturer in New Zealand.

In 2012, Sarah moved to Australia, where she worked as Policy Manager at the Australian College of Midwives and Chief Operating Officer at the Congress of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Nurses and Midwives. Sarah also worked in the ACT Government for 6 years, including a period as the ACT Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer. She is currently a policy and education contractor.

Sarah has extensive experience in education, management and policy and has presented at local and international conferences on a range of research topics, including mentoring and leadership. She is now having lots of fun exploring her creative side as a stand-up comedian and storyteller.

Sarah has had sold-out comedy shows and ghost-story-telling performances around Australia, including the Adelaide, Newcastle and Darwin Fringe Festivals. Her latest endeavour is learning burlesque, but admits that she has absolutely no rhythm and is the worst dancer in human history!