Dr Nicole Rodrigues is a specialist endocrine and general surgeon based in Canberra. She completed medical school and general surgery training in Canberra then undertook 2 further years of subspecialty training in endocrine surgery at St George Hospital in Sydney and The Alfred Hospital in Melbourne. She specialises in surgical management of thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal pathology, gallbladder, hernias including laparoscopic repair, and skin cancers.

Associate Professor Ruth Blackham is a Perth-based bariatric, general and metabolic surgeon, and the Director of Aurora Bariatrics. Holding a Master of Surgery, a Master of Legal Medicine, and a PhD in Surgical Performance, she blends clinical excellence with expertise in surgical education, governance, and medicolegal practice. As an Associate Professor at the University of Western Australia, Ruth is dedicated to improving surgical standards while delivering advanced weight management and metabolic health care.A/Prof Blackham created The Aurora Blueprint, Australia’s first female-focused bariatric podcast, to empower women through education on weight, hormones, fertility, and identity. Her work extends beyond the operating theatre, integrating medical weight loss, longevity medicine, and whole-person care. She is also an active philanthropist as a member of 100 Women, supporting projects that advance the health, education, and safety of women and girls.

Dr Sarah Murgatroyd is an Orthopaedic Surgeon based on the Redcliffe Peninsula, Queensland. She holds her MBBS qualification and is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) in Orthopaedic Surgery.

Born and raised on the Gold Coast. Mother of 2. General surgeon with subspecialty training in breast cancer surgery at Canberra and Chris O’Brien Lifehouse Hospitals

Dr. Trinh is a RANZCO trained ophthalmologist with fellowship expertise in vision correction (refractive surgery), cataract, cornea, and pterygium surgery.After graduating from the University of Queensland with awards for both leadership and academic excellence, she completed advanced fellowship training at the University of Toronto, where she became Chief Fellow and was recognised with the Lim Memorial Prize for her surgical and teaching skills.Her subspecialty expertise includes vision correction surgery (LASIK, PRK, ICL, Lenticule Extraction), minimally invasive treatments for corneal transplantation for Fuch's Dystrophy and Keratoconus, pterygium and complex anterior segment surgery.Currently a Cornea Staff Specialist at Sydney Eye Hospital, Dr. Trinh co-directs Australia’s only Keratoprosthesis Service and is actively involved in research, education, and leadership.She has published extensively with over 45 papers to her name, presented internationally, and holds key positions in professional organisations, including RANZCO’s Executive Committee for Women in Ophthalmology and runs courses on unconscious gender bias in medicine.Passionate about advancing care and supporting women in medicine, she is dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care for patients while collaborating closely with referring GPs and specialists.

Dr Zainab Naseem is an Australian trained experienced General Surgeon with subspecialty expertise in Colorectal Surgery. She has a special interest in female pelvic disorders, rectal prolapse, and advanced colorectal procedures. Dr Naseem is committed to delivering patient-centred care with a focus on improving quality of life and long-term outcomes.