Annual Chair’s Lunch: The Evolution of Care with Dr Shirley Bowen

Committee for Perth’s Annual Chair’s Lunch will feature Dr Shirley Bowen, Director General of WA Health, for an insightful discussion on the future of healthcare and its role in shaping a growing, healthy and liveable Greater Perth.

As Perth’s population grows and community needs evolve, so too must the way we deliver care. From emerging technologies and new models of care to workforce pressures, infrastructure investment and changing expectations, the health system faces challenges and opportunities that extend well beyond the healthcare sector.

Under the theme ‘The Evolution of Care’, Dr Bowen will share her perspectives on the transformation of healthcare, the opportunities and challenges ahead, and what these changes mean for Greater Perth’s future.

Appointed Director General in 2024, Dr Bowen leads Western Australia’s health system and the State’s largest public sector agency. A physician by training, she brings extensive experience across clinical practice, healthcare leadership, research and education. Her previous roles include Chief Executive of North Metropolitan Health Service, CEO of St John of God Subiaco Hospital and Chief Medical Officer of the Australian Capital Territory.

Committee for Perth’s Annual Chair’s Lunch brings together senior leaders from across our membership for an intimate conversation on the issues shaping Greater Perth. The event provides an opportunity to exchange perspectives, strengthen connections and explore how leadership and collaboration across sectors can contribute to our region’s future.