BREAKFAST WORKSHOP The Future of Australia’s Health Sector
July 15 @ 7:15 am – 9:30 am
The Health and Allied Health industry is our largest employer and the fastest-growing sector in the region, many of whom are small and medium businesses.
Join The Cairns Chamber of Commerce in partnership with CommBank for an exclusive industry session on the future of Australia’s health sector. Hear key insights from CommBank’s latest Health Insights Report, connect with local health leaders, and gain practical strategies to support growth and navigate today’s operating environment. From dentists and doctors to pharmacies, physiotherapists, and everything in between.
This session will draw on insights from CommBank’s latest Health Insights Report, highlighting key trends shaping the industry, the challenges and opportunities facing providers, and the implications for growth, sustainability, and investment across the sector.
Rebecca Grover, General Manager of CommBank Health, along with local business bankers, will be in attendance to share their perspective and engage directly with you, bringing national insights into a local context.
We will also outline how CommBank Health supports healthcare businesses beyond traditional banking, including tailored financial solutions, specialist expertise, and strategies to help navigate today’s operating environment and plan for the future.
This is an opportunity for Cairns-based health leaders to gain actionable insights, uncover opportunities, connect with peers, and better understand how to position their business for the next phase of growth in an ever-evolving healthcare landscape.
We know your time is valuable, which is why we’ve designed this as an early morning event: a concise, high-impact session that delivers practical insights without taking you away from your business for too long.
When: Wednesday 15 July
Time: 7:15 am arrival for sharp start at 7.30 am – 9:30 am
Where: DoubleTree Hilton
Cost: $30 Members | $45 Non Members
Inclusions: Canape Breakfast, Tea, Coffee and Juice
About the speaker
Rebecca Grover is the General Manager, CommBank Health at the Commonwealth Bank, where she leads the bank’s specialist healthcare business and its aspiration to be the leading financial partner to Australia’s health sector.
With more than 20 years’ experience across healthcare banking and financial services in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, Bec has built a reputation as a trusted advisor to medical professionals, practice owners, aged care providers and health sector operators and investors. Prior to joining CommBank, she held senior leadership roles at Macquarie Group, building deep expertise in healthcare lending, sector strategy and client partnerships.
Bec works closely with clients across general practice, specialist medicine, diagnostic imaging, aged care, vets, dentists, pharmacy and private hospitals – helping them navigate workforce pressures, regulatory change, technology adoption and growth opportunities. She is a frequent contributor to industry conversations, sharing insights and how different business models can support the future of healthcare delivery in Australia. This includes the evolving role of AI, capital requirements for growth and the sustainability of primary care.
Known for connecting strategy with execution and bringing clarity to complex decisions, Bec is a pragmatic, client-centric leader who is passionate about supporting the people and businesses that care for Australians. She is based in Melbourne.
Dietary Requirements: If you, or any of your guests, have dietary requirements, please email admin@cairnschamber.com.au immediately after making your booking. We cannot guarantee that dietary requests advised after registration has closed for the event will be catered for.
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