Our Speakers
Donald Betts
CEO
Kinaway Chamber of Commerce
Donald Betts, Jr. served as a U.S. Kansas State Senator, Kansas State Congressman in the Kansas House of Representatives, and prior to moving to Australia, Donald was nominated to represent a major U.S. political party for a bid to the United States Congress.
As Managing Principal of Betts Law Company, he has extensive knowledge in dealing with business transactions, organizational structure, legal disputes, advocacy, Indigenous law and an overall view of the Australian Legal System.
Donald serves on multiple boards and committees. His strengths are governance, relationship building, and leadership development. Before joining Kinaway Chamber of Commerce as Acting CEO, he served as CEO of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation, Jaramer Legal (Australia’s first national Indigenous owned law firm) and global #4 law firm Norton Rose Fulbright in Australia.
Sessions
Improving recruitment and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the mainstream health industry
Highlighting the “why” of prioritising a health industry workplace that is attractive to First Nations people – that it’s a matter of saving lives
Building pathways for First Nations students from all educational backgrounds to consider careers within a healthcare institution, even if it’s not as a health worker
Improving cultural safety within all levels and departments of healthcare institutions
Christopher Delamont, First Nation's Recruitment Coordinator, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne