NSW STATE DINNER
Theme: Serving Christ in Rural and Remote Australia – In the light of the paucity of services, how can CMDFA best support rural and remote Australia?
Speaker: Dr James White, GP in Glen Innes comes from a farming background. He enjoys evangelism and the variety of rural general practice. He and his wife Miriam see ministry and medicine as inseparable. They actively encourage others to take the gospel and their skills to rural and remote Australia.
Venue: Sydney Missionary and Bible College, Badminton Road, Croydon
Date and Time: Saturday 1st November 6.30 – 9.30pm
RSVP: Thursday 30th October
More details: Watch this space
VISION 2026, MELBOURNE, VIC
Our annual VISION Conference facilitates a gathering for student leaders and aspiring leaders from across Australia. It has been hosted on the Gold Coast for several years however in 2025, it took place in Newtown, Sydney, NSW. In 2026, it will be in exciting Melbourne.
Student leaders are joined by mentors from across CMDFA. The student committee, with support from the National Office, organises the conference with a strong focus on God’s word and leadership growth within CMDFA.
IMPACT 2026, PERTH, WA
IMPACT is our annual student conference, a highlight for young Christian healthcare professionals. It is typically held over the Easter break. In 2024, the conference was in Phillip Island, Victoria. In 2025, the conference was a combined event with the National Conference in Brisbane, Queensland. In 2026, it will be in Perth, West Australia.
It tends to be a full package offering to cover sessions, all meals and accommodation, but for locals, there are day packages without accommodation. In 2023, it was in Darwin, NT, and in 2025, it was a combined National x Impact Conference in Brisbane, QLD. Watch this space for 2027 for NSW / ACT.
NATIONAL CONFERENCE 2027 – SOMEWHERE NSW/ACT
Our NATIONAL CONFERENCE is held every two years over a weekend of fellowship for healthcare professionals and students, featuring talks from experienced speakers, various workshops, mentor groups, praise and worship, and time in God’s word.
Tickets are normally offered as full package deals to cover sessions, meals and accommodation for an immersive experience of fellowship and connections. For those who have their own accommodation, there will be day tickets. There will typically also be a full-day Saline Process Workshop for those interested prior to the start of the conference.
Combined IMPACT x NATIONAL Conference 2025
The conference theme, is Hope in Christ, Eyes on Eternity,” is significant. The Kingdom of God is a treasure worth giving up everything the world has to offer. Our hope in Christ allows us to set our sights on eternity, focusing on the unseen while awaiting God’s glory. As Christ’s family, we need each other to keep our eyes on the hope the gospel brings.
We had two keynote speakers: Richard Chin, Director of AFES, and Peter Saunders, Chief Executive of ICMDA, as well as fellow Christian healthcare speakers to reflect on these important questions:
• How can we plant our hope in Christ when it’s so easy to pursue earthly treasures?
• What does having an eternal perspective look like in our daily lives?
• How can we embrace this with joy, like the man in Jesus’ parable?
IMPACT Conference 2024
IMPACT is our annual student conference, a highlight for young Christian healthcare professionals. In 2024, the conference was held at Phillip Island, Victoria.
In 2025, for the first time in many years, we are merging our IMPACT Student Conference with the National Conference in Brisbane. This special event will unite over 200 fellowship members, including students, recent graduates, professionals, retirees, and life members.
The conference is primarily organised and led by our student leaders and conference committee. Each event features keynote speakers and elective sessions. Additionally, senior CMDFA members attend IMPACT as mentors, with mentoring being a key part of the experience.
IMPACT will continue as a dedicated student conference in 2026.
VISION Conference
Our annual VISION Conference is typically held in January and is a smaller gathering for student leaders and aspiring leaders from across Australia. While it has been hosted on the Gold Coast for several years, in 2025, it took place in Newtown, Sydney.
At VISION, student leaders are joined by mentors from across CMDFA. The student committee, with support from the National Office, organises the conference with a strong focus on God’s word and leadership growth within CMDFA.
We aim to support students with travel costs wherever possible, making it a valuable opportunity to grow both as Christians and as leaders.
Workers Retreat
The first Workers Retreat launched in January 2024 alongside VISION, providing CMDFA families with a time for reflection. It was later decided to hold the retreat biennially in years with the National Conference.
Gathering under God’s word alongside VISION was a wonderful experience. We were reminded to see ourselves not just by our professions or roles but as sons and daughters of our Holy God.
It was a great opportunity to support and be encouraged by our student leaders. Topics covered included financial stewardship, rural practice as mission, managing a Christian organisation, and approaching work and identity with humility.
We’re especially grateful to those who volunteered to care for children, making it a family-friendly event. Looking forward to 2026!
Pre-Conference Activity: Saline Training Course
Join us on Friday, 11 July (8:30 am – 4:30 pm) at the same venue.
In our work with patients, we are called to be the ‘salt of the earth,’ bringing grace into life rather than remaining silent or insensitively communicating the truth. The Saline Process trains healthcare workers to confidently assess the spiritual needs of patients. It provides practical tools to help participants share the love of Jesus in a way that’s tailored to each patient’s needs. After completing the course, participants will be able to assess a patient’s attitude toward Christ and respond appropriately, guided by the ethical principles of permission, sensitivity, and respect.
We invite CMDFA members, non-members in medicine, dentistry, healthcare, and allied health professionals and students to join us.
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