BrightSky is thrilled to announce the relaunch of the BeBright Conference!
Join us for an insightful and educational day tailored for healthcare professionals! Hear from leading experts in the industry on a range of topics including continence and wound care in the community setting.
Join us at
February 27, 2025
Dooleys Regent St Pavillon,
67 Regent Street, Regents
Park NSW
8:30AM onwards
Meet the speakers
Kylie Wicks
With over 30 years of experience in the disability community sector, Kylie Wicks has worked extensively across both metropolitan and remote areas of Australia. Her expertise spans working with a wide range of funding bodies and understanding how to assist clients navigate the various steps in accessing supports for the best possible health and lifestyle outcomes.
Kylie has developed and delivered nationwide training for clinicians and disability support workers on evidence-based best practices for individuals with complex healthcare needs. She has also presented at numerous national and international symposia.
Holding a Master of Nursing Research, Kylie actively contributes to practice-driven research and has developed clinical assessment tools to assist product prescription to support the clinical and lifestyle requirements of the individual.
Dr. Dinesh Palipana OAM
Dr. Dinesh Palipana is the Chief Clinical Advisor at Forward, joining the organisation in October 2023 as part of the Executive Management Team. A doctor, lawyer, disability advocate, and researcher, Dinesh became the first quadriplegic medical intern in Queensland after a motor vehicle accident during medical school.
In addition to his role at Forward, Dinesh is a Doctor in the emergency department at one of Australia’s busiest hospitals, is a senior lecturer at Griffith University, and conducts spinal cord injury research. He is also the doctor for the Gold Coast Titans physical disability rugby team and was a senior advisor to the Disability Royal Commission.
Dinesh is a passionate advocate for inclusion, serving as an ambassador for the Human Rights Commission’s Include Ability program and a founding member of Doctors with Disabilities Australia. He has received numerous accolades, including the Medal of the Order of Australia, Griffith University’s Young Alumnus of the Year, and Queensland Australian of the Year in 2021.
Keryln Carville RN, PhD, STN(Cred), CF, FWA
Professor Keryln Carville is a distinguished leader in the field of primary health care and community nursing. She holds a dual role as Professor of Primary Health Care and Community Nursing at Silver Chain Group and Curtin University, Western Australia. As the Chair of the Pan Pacific Pressure Injury Alliance, Professor Carville has been instrumental in leading the development of the International Guidelines in 2014, 2019, and 2025.
She also coordinates Curtin University’s renowned postgraduate program in Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Practice across Australia and Singapore. Professor Carville has earned prestigious accolades, including the Fellowship of Wounds Australia (2006), Life Membership of the Australian Association of Stomal Therapy Nurses (2015), and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the World Union of Wound Healing Societies (2022). With over 150 peer-reviewed publications and contributions to key texts, her impact on healthcare is profound.
Event Schedule
08:30AM – 09:00AM: Registration
09:00AM – 11:00AM: Session 1: “Urinary Continence Management for People with Central Neurological Conditions” by Kylie Wicks
11:00AM – 11:30AM: Morning Tea
11:30AM – 12:30PM: Session 2: “Common Complications for People with Spinal Cord Injuries in the Community Setting” by Dr. Dinesh Palipana OAM
12:30PM – 01:30PM: Lunch
01:30PM – 03:30PM: Session 3: “Keeping Safe Skin: Avoidance of Preventable Injuries” by Professor Kerlyn Carville.
03:30PM – 03:45PM: Event Closure
Contact Us
For any enquiries, email us at bebright@brightsky.com.au