WSYD Moving 2026 Program
From Momentum to Movement: Building the Conditions for Systems Change

We’re thrilled to have a full day of speakers and panelists joining us for thought-provoking, action focused discussions from 8:15am - 4:30pm

*Please note that the program is subject to change*

Morning Session

  • 30 minutes

  • 10 minutes

  • 10 minutes

  • 10 minutes

  • 15 minutes

  • 15 minutes

  • 20 minutes

  • Professor Geoff Lee, Deputy Vice Chancellor, Western Sydney and External Engagement

    Michael Wilkins, Chairperson WSYD Moving

  • 20 minutes

    • Professor Anne Tiedemann, University of Sydney

    • Matthew Jennings, Director, Clinical Streams & Allied Health, South Western Sydney Local Health District

    • Ken Griffin, CEO, AUSactive

    • Nadiana Albistur, Community Development - Ageing, Blacktown City Council

    • 30 minutes

  • 15 minutes

  • 45 minutes

  • 60 minutes

Afternoon Session

  • 10 minutes

    • Ali Faraj, Executive General Manager, Community and Inclusion, GWS GIANTS

    • Ronda Thompson, Lead Community Activator, Pasifika Preventing Diabetes Program (PPDP), Western Sydney University

    • Cobie Vermeulen, Church and Community Collaboration Coordinator, Uniting

    • Geoff Asilo, Founder, Armoura

    30 minutes

  • 10 minutes

  • 10 minutes

  • 15 minutes

    • Jackson Hills, CEO, National Shelter

    • Melissa Neighbour, Director & Principal Planner, Sky Planning

    • Sae Masina, State Leader – Greater Western Sydney, Mission Australia

    • Melissa Mason, Population Health Program Officer, Western Sydney Local Health District

    30 minutes

  • 20 minutes

  • 15 minutes

  • Saree Boutros, Head of Community, Inclusion & Social Impact

    • Sneha Subramaniam, AFL, Diversity and Inclusion Manager

    • John Buraho, CORE Community Services, A/Multicultural Communities Service Manager

    • Dave Wells, Reclink CEO

    • Tom Wilson, Alcohol and Drug Foundation

    30 minutes

  • 15 minutes

  • Michael Wilkins, Chairperson, WSYD Moving

Speakers

Our symposium gathers physical activity enthusiasts, community leaders, and stakeholders who share a common goal to reduce physical inactivity in Western Sydney. 

Meet our speakers