Drs4Drs Past Events

Published 27 October 2026

Drs4Drs ACT Safe Spaces: When Things Go Wrong - 24 October

The latest Drs4Drs ACT educational event, “When Things Go Wrong,” brought together Dr Philip Rome, Dr Luke Streitberg and Dr Marisa Magiros to share candid and deeply personal experiences of some of the most challenging moments of their medical careers.

The discussion explored burnout and recovery, the impact of health conditions on medical registration, the trauma of a coronial investigation, the medicolegal and career consequences of adverse clinical events, and the experience of second victim syndrome.

A particularly powerful reflection from the day was that, while our speakers would not choose to go through these significant turning points again, they would not change their stories. Through difficult experiences came meaningful personal and professional growth, as well as a drive to create positive change within medical systems and culture to help minimise harm for others.

The day finished on a wonderfully creative note, with talented local GP Dr Abraham Thomas teaching attendees the basics of cartoon drawing. Keep an eye out for a few more Minions, Peppa Pigs and expressive faces appearing in consult rooms around Canberra!

A sincere thank you to our speakers and everyone who joined us and contributed so openly to an important conversation about the realities of medicine, recovery and growth.

What attendees said

"Drs4Drs ACT Safe Space exceeded my expectations and is an event I would confidently recommend to friends and colleagues"

Looking Ahead

Drs4Drs ACT looks forward to continuing to provide opportunities for doctors to connect, build supportive professional networks, and engage with colleagues in a welcoming environment.

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Drs4Drs ACT Connect Dinner - 29th July

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the recent Drs4Drs ACT Connect Dinner. It was wonderful to see doctors from across the ACT come together for an evening of connection, conversation and collegial support.

Events like these provide an opportunity to strengthen professional relationships, build support networks, and promote doctor wellbeing within our medical community. We were delighted to welcome Rachel Stephen-Smith MLA, ACT Deputy Chief Minister, who highlighted the importance of ensuring doctors can access care when they need it.

“When our doctors are healthy, supported and able to access care without stigma, they are better equipped to provide high-quality care to the people of Canberra.”

Drs4Drs ACT is grateful for the ACT Government’s support of doctors' health and wellbeing initiatives, and we acknowledge the advocacy of Dr Kerrie Aust, former AMA ACT President and Drs4Drs volunteer, in helping secure funding for this vital service.

A special thank you to Dr Marisa Magiros, Medical Director of Drs4Drs ACT, Pamela Spoors, Executive Director of Drs4Drs, Helen Blencowe, Drs4Drs Program Manager, Dr Betty Xiaoting Ge, AMA ACT President, and Drs4Drs Board Directors A/Prof Antonio Di Dio and Dr Iain Dunlop for attending and contributing to a wonderful evening of connection and support.

We would also like to thank the team at The Australian National University Food Co-op for hosting the event and providing a fantastic venue for the evening.