IMPROVING EMERGENCY CARE EXPERIENCES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH HUMAN-CENTRED DESIGN
With
Melanie Tran,
Manager (Digital, Design & Data)
Nous Group
PEOPLE IN HEALTH CARE SEGMENT
Filmed in Sydney | October 2025
Recognised as one of the Top 100 Women of Influence by The Australian Financial Review, Melanie Tran is a visionary leader whose work lies at the intersection of design, technology, health, disability, and education. With a focus on human-centred design, digital strategy, and service design, she leads transformative initiatives as a Manager in Design, Digital and Data at Nous Group, a global consulting firm. Her work is driven by a deep passion for using creativity and technology to solve complex social challenges.
At the heart of Melanie’s work is her dedication to leveraging creativity and technology to address some of society’s most pressing challenges. She is currently pursuing a PhD at Torrens University Australia, where her research focuses on using human-centred design and technology to improve the patient experience for young people in emergency departments at children’s hospitals.
Melanie’s achievements have garnered national and international recognition. She is a recipient of prestigious awards and fellowships such as the Laureate Global Fellowship, the Laureate Global Here for Good Award, the Recalibrate Gender Equality Award, and the Distinguished Social Change Leader Award.
As an accomplished public speaker, Melanie has shared her insights on global platforms, including the Vogue Codes Summit, Cognizant Technology Solutions Conference, TEDxSydney Pitch Night, and the Women in Leadership Symposium. She has also spoken at the Laureate Global Leadership Summit, Reimagination Thought Leaders Summit at the Australian Computer Society, and the United States Sustainable Development Goals Action Zone Conference. Notably, she delivered the keynote address at Google’s first-ever Asia Pacific UX Design Summit, further solidifying her position as a leading voice in design and technology.
Melanie spoke with Australian Health Journal at MedTech25, following her keynote address at the annual Medical Technology Association of Australia conference.
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Rapid trend shift in radiology technology and accessibility
Dr Mansoor Parker obtained his medical degree from the University of Tasmania. He then completed his specialist radiology training at Nepean Hospital, Sydney with subspecialty interests in Interventional Radiology and Pain Management, Musculoskeletal, Cardiac and Abdominal Imaging. Dr Parker is a qualified specialist since 2005 and is a member of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists and the exclusive Australasian Musculoskeletal Imaging Group (AMSIG) as well as the Interventional Radiology Society of Australasia (IRSA).
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Intersection of multiple births, birth trauma and perinatal mental health
Mothers of multiples are five times more likely to experience depression and have triple the rates of anxiety compared to mothers of singletons. Danya McStein is a Clinical Team Manager at Gidget Foundation Australia, talks about mothers expecting twins showing prenatal depressive symptoms, while postpartum, facing higher risks of clinical exhaustion and postpartum depression.
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Surgical Site Infection (SSI) Synopsis, including modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors
Talking to the Australian Health Journal, Professor Russo states there is a particular concern in joint operations, such as hip or knee replacements, as infections in these areas can have severe consequences, including the removal of the infected joint, prolonged treatment, and significant costs for both hospitals and patients. Despite the substantial impact of surgical site infections, Australia lacks a national surveillance program for these infections, making it challenging to obtain accurate data. However, an estimate suggests that around 45,000 surgical site infections occur annually in Australia, resulting in approximately 900 deaths.
