16D. ASRH Invited Speaker Session: Epidemiology, prevention & public health: Policy and implementation of Education Programs: challenges and opportunities
Tracks
Track 4
Thursday, September 18, 2025 |
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM |
Riverbank Room 7&8 (Lower Level) |
Details
All Q&A at the end of the session
Speaker
Mrs Gillian Spurling
Team Manager Schools Education & Support
SHINE SA
School based education programs
1:30 PM - 1:45 PMBiography
Jill has an extensive teaching and leadership career in both New Zealand and South Australia. As Manager for the SHINE SA Schools Education and Support team she empowers educators to plan for the facilitation of comprehensive relationships and sexuality education (CRSE) using a health-promoting, whole-school approach that is aligned with global standards.
Mr Jye Walker
Co-ordinator Of Aboriginal Education
Shq
Out of school community based education program: Mooditj WA
1:45 PM - 2:00 PMBiography
Ms Bianca Mark
Manager, STI & BBV Program
Aboriginal Health Council Of South Australia
Health professionals education
2:00 PM - 2:15 PMBiography
Bianca Mark is a Ngarrindjeri/Arabana woman, and the Manager of the Sexual Health and Blood Borne Viruses Program at the Aboriginal Health Council of South Australia. With 15 years' experience in sexual health promotion, education and community development, Bianca is committed to developing culturally safe, strength-based health initiatives that reflect the needs and priorities of communities.
Joshua Riessen
Aboriginal health Council of South Australia
Health professionals education
2:00 PM - 2:15 PMBiography
Mrs Anne-Marie Kelly
Deputy Director
Centre for Excellence in Rural Sexual Health
Health professional education pathways
2:15 PM - 2:30 PMBiography
Anne-Marie Kelly is the Deputy Director at the Centre for Excellence in Rural Sexual Health (CERSH), bringing over a decade of experience in public health with a specialised focus on rural and regional Victorian communities. A strategic leader, Anne-Marie excels in driving system change to enhance equitable access to sexual and reproductive healthcare.
Her expertise lies in designing and implementing initiatives that address the unique challenges faced by rural populations, including workforce development, service integration, and culturally responsive care.
Through her work at CERSH, Anne-Marie champions innovative approaches to healthcare delivery, fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders to create sustainable, high-impact programs tailored to the specific needs of rural and regional communities.
ASRH Conference
16D. Questions & Discussion
2:30 PM - 3:00 PMBiography
ASRH Session Chair
Holley Skene
CEO
SHINE SA
