2025 Speakers

Jenny Cavanagh

MACN CNC

Jenny is an experienced wound care specialist with a background in generalist nursing from the Royal Alexandra Hospital for Children, Sydney. Her passion for wound care began during a rotation in the Burns Unit, leading her to attend the first-ever H.E.M.I intensive wound care course.

She has held leadership roles with Wounds Australia (NSW), the Wound Care Association of NSW, and the Australian & New Zealand Burns Association. A sought-after speaker, Jenny has presented nationally and internationally and won the first ever British Burns Nurses Prize. She has contributed to published books and industry guidelines and led award-winning healthcare innovations.

For 23 years, Jenny has worked in community healthcare, advocating for best-practice wound care. Outside of work, she enjoys skiing and volunteering with the NSW Rural Fire Service.

Jake Abbott

Clinical Psychology Registrar

Jake adopts a holistic perspective, recognising the profound impact that physical health can have on mental health, and vice versa.

With a specific interest in trauma, Jake is interested in the intricate relationship between physical and mental well-being and has extensive experience working with diverse demographics, including young people, families facing significant crises, and adults dealing with various presenting problems.

Jake has completed advanced training in EMDR, contributed to ACU’s Undergraduate Psychology program through various teaching roles and has a particular interest in working with first responders.

Tina Chisaka

Continence Nurse

Tina Chisaka is a highly experienced Continence Nurse Consultant with over 19 years of expertise in urology and continence care. She has worked internationally, including 18 years in the urology department at Christchurch Hospital in New Zealand before bringing her wealth of knowledge to Australia.

Currently, she serves as a Continence Nurse Consultant at the Grampians Regional Continence Service and is the founder of Care Plus Health Solutions. With a deep passion for continence care, Tina is committed to educating and equipping nurses and caregivers with the knowledge and skills needed to provide compassionate, effective continence support. She believes in a holistic approach that prioritizes patient dignity, independence, and quality of life.