Australian Public Health Conference 2026
'Transforming healthier futures: systems, solutions and solidarity'
Tuesday 15 to Thursday 17 September 2026
Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention Centre, Geelong/Wadawurrung Country, VIC
#AustPH2026
Basil Hetzel Oration
The Basil Hetzel Oration recognises the contribution and commitment to Public Health Research and Advocacy of the Hon. Dr. Basil Hetzel AC who spent many years working in the international health arena and is well-known for his work on iodine deficiency disorders.
In 2026, the Australian Public Health Conference Advisory Committee has the honour to invite Professor Anna Peeters to deliver the Basil Hetzel Oration.
Professor Anna Peeters AM, PhD
Chief Executive Officer, VicHealth
Professor Anna Peeters AM, PhD, is a globally recognised public health expert and advocate for health equity. Appointed CEO of VicHealth in 2025, she brings decades of experience in collaboration, epidemiology, health system transformation, and policy-driven research.
Previously, she was Director of the Institute for Health Transformation at Deakin University and a Distinguished Professor of Public Health.
A former VicHealth Board Member, she has led groundbreaking initiatives, including the RE-FRESH Centre for healthier food environments. Committed to evidence-based health promotion, she champions equity and collaboration to improve health outcomes for all Victorians.