Elizabeth Deveny
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Elizabeth Deveny
CEO, Consumers Health Forum
Council Member - National Women, Australian Government
Current Positions
CEO, Consumers Health Forum
Council Member - National Women, Australian Government
Previous Positions
Chair and Board Member, Australian Digital Health Agency
CEO, South Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network
Dr Elizabeth Deveny is a nationally recognised leader in healthcare policy, advocacy, and reform, with over 25 years of experience as a CEO, board director, and Chair. She is a prominent advocate for equitable and accessible healthcare for all Australians, regularly contributing to media discussions on affordability, accessibility, and the importance of consumer-centred care.
As CEO of the Consumers Health Forum of Australia, Dr Deveny champions healthcare policy reform and drives national conversations to ensure consumer voices shape healthcare decisions. Her media advocacy work spans radio, print, and television, with a strong focus on equity, affordability, and improving health outcomes for disadvantaged groups. She is also a sought-after keynote speaker, with her name attached to numerous high-profile conferences and events.
Dr Deveny is deeply committed to women’s health and currently serves on the National Women’s Health Advisory Council, chaired by Assistant Minister Ged Kearney. Her advocacy ensures healthcare reforms consider the needs of women and disadvantaged communities, aiming to prevent further inequities in access to care.
Her leadership in primary care and consumer health settings has been transformative, particularly through mental health reforms and initiatives such as Head to Health. She is also a mentor and coach, dedicated to empowering women leaders across industries.
With a passion for storytelling and communication, Dr Deveny uses her media and public speaking engagements to inspire action and influence public discourse on critical health issues. She brings a deep understanding of healthcare systems, strategic leadership, and a vision for a more equitable future.
In her downtime, Dr Deveny finds balance through mindfulness, creative pursuits, and family life, embodying the resilience and focus she champions in her professional work.
As CEO of the Consumers Health Forum of Australia, Dr Deveny champions healthcare policy reform and drives national conversations to ensure consumer voices shape healthcare decisions. Her media advocacy work spans radio, print, and television, with a strong focus on equity, affordability, and improving health outcomes for disadvantaged groups. She is also a sought-after keynote speaker, with her name attached to numerous high-profile conferences and events.
Dr Deveny is deeply committed to women’s health and currently serves on the National Women’s Health Advisory Council, chaired by Assistant Minister Ged Kearney. Her advocacy ensures healthcare reforms consider the needs of women and disadvantaged communities, aiming to prevent further inequities in access to care.
Her leadership in primary care and consumer health settings has been transformative, particularly through mental health reforms and initiatives such as Head to Health. She is also a mentor and coach, dedicated to empowering women leaders across industries.
With a passion for storytelling and communication, Dr Deveny uses her media and public speaking engagements to inspire action and influence public discourse on critical health issues. She brings a deep understanding of healthcare systems, strategic leadership, and a vision for a more equitable future.
In her downtime, Dr Deveny finds balance through mindfulness, creative pursuits, and family life, embodying the resilience and focus she champions in her professional work.
Areas of Expertise
Structural drivers of disadvantage
Croakey Health Media
December 05, 2024
Early access to superannuation for healthcare costs
Choice Magazine
December 02, 2024
Should dental care be a part of Medicare
ABC radio
November 07, 2024
Telehealth
ABC Radio Melbourne The Conversation Hour program
October 18, 2024
Private Health Insurance
AFR
October 16, 2024
Financial toll of cancer treatment
The Guardian
July 27, 2024
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