About HISA
BECOME A MEMBERThe 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. In its 25th year, the Health Informatics Society of Australia continues to fulfil its vision of transforming healthcare through information and technology.
Who we are behind the scenes
Joanna Dekleuver
Chief Finance & Knowledge Officer
Josie Di Donato
Advocacy & Leadership Director
Miroslav Dzoic
Membership & Professional Development Officer
Carly Faragher
Director Corporate Partners
Sharlene Gunatilake
Conference and Events Manager
Jan Hobson
Web Developer
Heather Hunt
Communications, Marketing & Engagement Director
Biba Ignjatovic
Creative Director
Val Issa
Digital Media Coordinator
Kristal Kitto
Executive Assistant
Désirée McNeile McCormick
Professional Development Officer
Greg Moran
Innovation & Business Development
Meera Rajagopal
Marketing & Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator
David Rowlands
Chief Health Informatician Workforce & Professional Advancement Director
Dr Louise Schaper PhD
CHIA FACHI, HISA CEO
Belinda Yasar
Senior Coordinator Conference & Events


