Tyree IHealthE

Morning tea with IHealthE

Innovation for Social Impact

Published on the 19 September 2023

The recent Morning Tea with IHealthE explored the synergy between innovative design and product development in driving positive societal change. Speakers shared insights on MedTech solutions for community benefit, approaches to co-designing with clients with diverse needs, and various development and funding models. The session highlighted how innovation can foster lasting social good.

These morning tea sessions provided an opportunity for attendees to hear experiences and lessons from a range of speakers, connect with the Tyree IHealthE team, and engage in questions and discussion. Participants enjoyed a relaxed atmosphere with tea and cake, making it a valuable occasion for networking and knowledge sharing.
Date

19 September 2023

Venue

Atrium Space, Level 2 Biological Sciences Building (E26). UNSW Sydney, Kensington Campus.

Format

In person

Speakers

Pete Horsley

Founder of Remarkable

Pete is the Founder of Remarkable, the global startup venture arm of Cerebral Palsy Alliance and Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation, whose mission is to harness technological innovation to bring to life a world that is accessible, inclusive and equitable for everyone. Pete is a catalytic leader for global change on disability inclusion and is one of the co-founders of +N Inclusive Innovation Network, a global ecosystem of partners who shape future technologies that lower barriers to disability inclusion. He is one of the founding members of the Clinton Global Initiative Moonshot on Disability Entrepreneurship. He has more than 18 years experience in the disability sector across a variety of roles. Pete started his career as a landscape architect and sees the potential for design and innovation to build a better world.

Rabia Khan 

Founder, Data Action Impact; Program Manager of Impact X

With two decades of global experience, Rabia Khan is a social entrepreneur leveraging data-driven insights to amplify impact and drive meaningful change. She helps people to do more good, make better decisions, and increase their impact through meaningful change.

As Program Manager of Impact X, she is currently helping founders make a difference in the lives of those often overlooked and underserved.

Dr Kathryn Currow

Founder and Managing Director, Taking Paediatrics Abroad

Kathryn is a paediatric doctor, medical educator and leader, with broad-ranging Australian and international experience. She is passionate about contributing to improvements in the health and wellbeing of children and young people in Australia and globally.

Kathryn is recognised as a Global Goodwill Ambassador, as well as being an Australian Scientific Advisory Board member for ‘Stronger Brains’. Kathryn’s commitment for advancing the health and rights of children and young people globally is a life-long passion.

A/Prof Lauren Kark

Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering, and Academic Director for the Student Projects and Social Impact pillars, ChallENG program.

Lauren is committed to creating programs that inspire and empower students to make positive social impact. She established the Engineering World Health Summer Institute at UNSW in 2015 and since then, more than 180 students have repaired more than 1,000 pieces of medical equipment in rural and regional hospitals throughout Uganda and Cambodia. She is currently working on a new initiative that will facilitate equitable participation for all.