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Do you know about Australian Orthopaedic Association (AOA) 's new 💡 initiative to improve orthopaedic care for Australians? Last week Michael A Schuetz  and Richard Page  hosted the launch of the "ACADEMY OF ORTHOPAEDIC EXCELLENCE (ACE)" in Brisbane. The event brought together the entire ecosystem of orthopaedic research - consumer representatives, industry members, insurers, junior and senior orthopaedic researchers, academics from around the country, National Health and Me

It has been a while since I last taught medical students... and this email was a surprise and delight to receive recently. Mentoring and teaching medical students from under-represented minorities is important work. Introducing new perspectives and developing a workforce that represents the diversity of the Australian population improves equity in healthcare delivery. Mentoring students assists them in navigating the challenges of medical school while also helping them develo

Surgery is built on trust. People trust that they will be seen, heard, and understood at some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives. Representation plays a quiet but powerful role in making that trust possible. Only 6% of Australian orthopaedic surgeons are women, 1% are Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples and our cultural diversity unmeasured but visibly improving. When people see themselves reflected in the surgical profession — across gender, culture, backg

Last month the Canberra Hand Centre team had a wonderful end of year celebration with our friends and neighbours, Canberra Hand Therapy. We are fortunate to have two amazing teams working collaboratively to deliver excellence in hand and wrist care. Together, we are so much greater than the sum of our parts. #wherethemagichappens #inclusion L-R Swikriti, Dr Green, Rey and Wendy

Happy New Year and all the best for 2026! Our team are back at work, refreshed and ready to provide exceptional care for all your hand and wrist conditions and injuries. #hand #surgery #injury #healthcare #excellence

Dr Green and the team at Canberra Hand Centre - Swikriti, Wendy & Rey - thank you for your support and wish you a happy and relaxing festive season with family and friends. We all hope for a more peaceful 2026 for all Australians regardless of religion, race, culture or gender. On a lighter note, this nativity scene caught our eye . Can you spot the unusual feature?

Dr Green was honoured to represent the Australian Orthopaedic Association (AOA) at the AIDA Conference in Sydney recently with colleagues, Dr Kate Stannage (WA) & Dr Peter Moore (TAS) and AOA staff including Susie Obeid & Ally Keane. A highly successful introduction to orthopaedic workshop was attended by aspiring orthopaedic surgeons, rural general practitioners and Indigenous Elder, Dr Louis Peachey, who was Dr Green's contemporary at the University of Newcastle medical sch

We are so excited that Wendy has decided to become an Aussie! We all love her warm and friendly presence in the office as do our patients. Congratulations on this wonderful milestone! Farewell to old England...