12 Nov 2025 Engagement Australia Excellence Awards
Join us for an evening of celebration as we reveal the winners of our annual Excellence Awards for Engagement, honoring the most impactful and purpose-driven engagement leaders from Australia and New Zealand.
The night will feature pre-dinner drinks, canapés, and a two-course meal at The Refectory, The University of Sydney Camperdown
Time: 6.00 – 10.00pm
Cost: Individual Ticket $275 (+ booking fee and GST) / Table of 10 $2,300 (+booking fee and GST)
Dress Code: Semi-Formal attire
Keynote Speaker
Professor Meredith Makeham
Professor Meredith Makeham, Associate Dean, Community and Primary Health Care, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney
Meredith is an academic general practitioner and recognised leader in primary care, patient safety, and digital health. As Associate Dean at the University of Sydney’s Faculty of Medicine and Health, she leads initiatives that strengthen person-centred, equitable care through collaboration with community organisations and health consumers. Meredith established the University’s Network for Community and Primary Health Care and is leading development of the Faculty’s Consumer Engagement Framework for Research and online hub of resources to embed meaningful consumer partnership in research.
A former Chief Medical Adviser at the Australian Digital Health Agency, Meredith helped deliver Australia’s National Digital Health Strategy and My Health Record. She continues clinical practice with MQ Health and contributes to national and international work advancing patient safety and primary care with organisations including the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, the Australian Medical Council, and the World Health Organization. Meredith also serves as Chair of the Research Advisory Committee and Board Director of the Alport Foundation of Australia.
A Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and the Australian Institute of Digital Health, and a WHO Global Patient Safety Network expert, Meredith has received multiple awards including the RACGP College Medal for services to general practice.
Sponsorship
Excellence Awards Dinner Sponsorship
Position your brand at the forefront of sector celebration. Sponsorship of the Excellence Awards Dinner offers high-impact visibility among senior university leaders, government representatives, and changemakers driving engagement and innovation. Benefits include logo placement, brand recognition across event communications, and direct association with a values-led event that champions excellence across the tertiary sector.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Accommodation Partners
Adina Apartment Hotel Chippendale
– 2km from The Refectory
74-80 Ivy Street, Chippendale
15% off Best Available Rate
Adina Apartment Hotel Surry Hills
– 3.3km from The Refectory
359 Crown Street, Surry Hills
15% off Best Available Rate
Vibe Hotel Darling Harbour
– 3.5km from The Refectory
319/325 Sussex Street, Sydney
15% off Best Available Rate
Adina Apartment Hotel Town Hall
– 8.2km from The Refectory
511 Kent Street, Sydney
15% off Best Available Rate
