The Health Informatics Society of Australia (HISA) is Australia’s peak professional body for the digital health community. HISA members are health informaticians, clinicians, researchers, healthcare managers and executives, data analysts, designers, project managers, business analysts, technologists and innovators.
Special digital health interest areas include cybersecurity, clinical informatics, nursing informatics, health UX, digital hospitals and precision medicine. A dynamic calendar of events includes educational speakers, networking and a major scientific conference. With corporate collaboration, university sector support, strong government relationships and industry connections, our members have unlimited opportunities for digital health career advancement and professional development.
As a leading member of the global health informatics and digital health network, HISA is also the forum for sharing international best practice, digital healthcare trends and health system innovation. The Health Informatics Society of Australia continues to fulfil its vision of transforming healthcare through information and technology.
If you are in the business of healthcare, you are invited to partner with us, or present your healthcare solutions and innovations in front of Australia’s digital health leaders, decision-makers and forward-thinkers.
HISA team
Sharlene Gunatilake
Conference & Events Director
Belinda Yasar
Conference and Events Manger
Alexandra Dewhirst
Conference and Events Manager
Renny Conroy
Events Assistant
Dr Josie Di Donato PhD
Advocacy & Leadership Director
Miroslav Dzoic
Membership & Professional Development Officer
Jan Hobson
Web Developer
Heather Hunt
Communications, Marketing & Engagement Director
Biba Ignjatovic
Creative Director
Val Issa
Digital Media Coordinator
Kristal Kitto
Memberships and Corporate Services Manager
Desiree McNeile McCormick
Workforce Program Manager
Greg Moran
Strategy and Business Development Director
Adam Phillips
Workforce and Professional Advancement Director
Aydin Rahmi
Financial Accountant
Meera Rajagopal
Marketing Manager
David Rowlands
Chief Health Informatician Workforce & Professional Advancement Director
Dr Louise Schaper PhD
CHIA FACHI, CEO
Kavan Threadgold
Partnerships and Accounts Manager