CPD Weekend 2026

Prof. Jan Radford

Professor in General Practice

Prof. Jan Radford has practised as a general medical practitioner since 1986.

She is a Professor in General Practice at the University of Tasmania based at the Launceston Clinical School. She aims to support GP placements for medical students, and to increase Tasmanian GP research capacity.

Dr. Frank Nicklason

Dr. Frank Nicklason is a Tasmanian geriatrician and physician with expertise in geriatric medicine, neurodegenerative disorders, palliative care, and aged care.

A founding consultant of the Hospital@Home Service, he is also a respected healthcare advocate and serves as Chairman of the Royal Hobart Hospital Medical Staff Association.

Prof. Matthew Jose

Renal Physician

Matthew Jose is an academic renal physician & Head of the Renal Unit at the Royal Hobart Hospital and Professor of Medicine for the University of Tasmania.

He is passionate about improving the lives of people with kidney disease, safe and effective clinical care, and teaching, mentoring and supporting health professionals.

Prof. Michele Callisaya

Professor of Physiotherapy

Michele is a Professor of Physiotherapy at the Menzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania. 

She is the principal investigator for a MRFF funded project “Implementing ParkinsonNet to improve equitable access to high quality care for people with Parkinson’s disease in rural and remote Australia”.

Monica Stagg

Dietitian

Monica is a dietitian and diabetes educator with a Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics from Griffith University, QLD.

She specialises in providing nutrition care for older adults, with 10 years of experience working in the Tasmanian community setting, supporting clients to navigate the complexity of nutrition advice and behaviour change.

Michelle Delahunty-Mortensen

Occupational Therapist

Michelle Delahunty-Mortensen is an Occupational Therapist, psychology graduate, and Director of Launceston Allied Health.

With over 15 years’ experience, Michelle specialises in Parkinson’s disease, dementia, and neurological rehabilitation. Certified in LSVT BIG and PD Warrior Level 3, Michelle is passionate about evidence-based, person-centred care and community participation.

Karen Clarke

Speech Pathologist

Karen is a Speech Pathologist, Nutritionist, & Founder of ‘Intentional Voices.  Originally trained in education and nutrition, Karen specialises in progressive neurological disorders.

Her work focuses on Parkinson’s disease dysphagia and bridging the gap between clinical practice through meaningful conversations with intent.  She founded Intentional Voices for graduates of SPEAK OUT! and LSVT LOUD graduates.

Dr Helen McInnes

Specialist in Special Needs Dentistry

Dr Helen McInnes is a Specialist in Special Needs Dentistry, providing dental care for people with complex medical, social, psychiatric and physical needs.

She lives in the Huon Valley and works statewide across Tasmania in the public service. Helen is a Clinical Senior Lecturer at the University of Adelaide, and Fellow of the Australia & NZ Academy for Special Needs Dentistry.

Sarah-Louise Higgins

Occupational Therapist

Sarah-Louise Higgins is an occupational therapist and National Head of Clinical Development with over a decade of experience across Australia, the UK and Europe.

Passionate about evidence-based care, she specialises in adult rehabilitation, assistive technology, pressure care, dementia and progressive neurological conditions, while mentoring clinicians to deliver person-centred outcomes.

Louise Condon

Clinical Head of Physiotherapy and Neurology

Louise Condon is Clinical Head of Physiotherapy and Neurology, with international experience and expertise in neurological rehabilitation.

She supports physiotherapists to build confidence in evidence-based practice, clinical reasoning and movement-based rehabilitation for conditions including MS, Parkinson’s disease, brain and spinal cord injury, and neurodegenerative disorders.

Prof Andrew Williams

Exercise Physiologist

Associate Professor Williams is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist, at the University of Tasmania.

He has served as a National Director of ESSA and led the University Exercise Physiology clinic from 2007 until 2019.

He has extensive research and clinical experience in exercise/physical activity modification in chronic disease and healthy aging.

Alison Jamieson

Access Support Navigator

Alison Jamieson is an Access Support Navigator at The People Project with 27 years of experience in the Community Services sector, including 20 years in Aged Care.

She has extensive experience supporting people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities, as well as those living with mental health conditions, neurological conditions, and dementia. Alison specialises in helping people navigate the aged care system and access the services and supports they need.

Dr Kim Jose

Senior Research Fellow

Dr Kim Jose is a senior research fellow at the Menzies Institute for Medical Research, UTAS. Her applied public health research focuses on the prevention and management of chronic disease across the life course.

Kim co-produces and co-designs research with government, service providers, clinicians, health service consumers and community members.

Cassie Scolyer

Community Innovation Team Leader

Cassie is a Community Innovation Team Leader at The People Project, who enjoys supporting a team of high-performing, caring humans working in aged care and community development.

Cassie has over 22 years of experience in general practice management and primary health recruitment. She is passionate about helping to improve local access to services in Tasmania’s rural communities.

Sarah Fox-Smith

Occupational Therapist

Sarah has been working as an Occupational Therapist for the past 20+ years. She started Launceston Allied Health with Michelle in 2021.

Launceston Allied Health specialises in working with Neurological conditions and Sarah enjoys working with a mix of diagnoses including Parkinson’s Disease, MS, MND and Huntington’s Disease.

Dr Paul Hanson

General Practitioner

Dr Paul Hanson is a General Practitioner with over 35 years of experience in rural and general practice across Tasmania.

A former RACGP examiner and Senior Lecturer at the University of Tasmania, he was named RACGP GP of the Year 2023 and now volunteers with Mission Health’s GP clinic for people experiencing homelessness.