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ACT Association Lunch

Join us for our exclusive ACT Association Lunch, in partnership with National Convention Centre Canberra. The conversation explores topics such as strategic collaborations, membership engagement, association transformation, government partnerships, and leveraging international promotional opportunities.

In Conversation: Lessons learned in leading National Rural Health Alliance

Claire Hewat, Associations Advisor at Associations Forum, talks with Susanne Tegen, Chief Executive Officer of the National Rural Health Alliance, about her journey as CEO and shares insights on the following key topics:

• Strategic collaborations on advocacy and the potential for synergy
• Membership recruitment, retention & engagement
• Transformation of a small association
• Government linkages and grants
• Leveraging international promotional opportunities

Registration: Free and exclusive to Associations Forum members and Not-for-profit organisations.

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ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Susanne Tegen, Chief Executive Officer, National Rural Health Alliance

Susanne Tegen is the Chief Executive of the National Rural Health Alliance, advocating for improved health access and outcomes for the 30% of Australians in rural areas. With a career spanning rural, remote, and regional Australia, Susi has lived in South Australia, Northern Territory, New South Wales, and Victoria. Until recently, she was a partner in a sheep meat and wool, cattle trading, and grain property along the Limestone Coast of South East and South Australia.

Susanne is passionate about rural health, education, and economic development, where she focuses on telehealth, farm safety, mental health, and remote healthcare access. She has held Chief Executive roles in medical and health organizations, led specialist training programs, and contributed to various government and health advisory committees. Susi is an independent member of ACRRM Federal Council and other committees, and has served as Deputy Chair of Farmsafe and FarmBis. She has also been a non-executive director for several health, education, and primary industry entities.