Breakfast at the Next Level | From Surgeon to Longevity Advocate

On the morning, Dr James Muecke will share insights from his journey, including his current focus on promoting healthier lifestyle choices to address Australia’s rising health challenges. With his down-to-earth approach, he’ll discuss practical steps that can make a difference in our health and wellbeing. This breakfast offers an excellent opportunity to learn from Dr. Muecke’s unique perspective and gain actionable ideas for a healthier future.

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear Dr. Muecke’s powerful message on how we can all make meaningful changes toward a healthier, more sustainable life. Secure your spot today for a morning of inspiration, practical insights, and the chance to connect with like-minded professionals.

Breakfast at the Next Level | From Surgeon to Longevity Advocate

Dr. Muecke’s Vision for a Healthier Life

with Dr James Muecke AM, ophthalmologist, founder of Sight For All and Australian of the Year 2020

Wednesday 12 February 2025 | 7:00AM – 9:00AM

(networking from 6.30)

Adelaide Pavilion | Veale Gardens, cnr South Terrace & Peacock Road, Adelaide

About our guest speaker

Dr James Muecke AM is an Adelaide-based eye surgeon. He graduated with Honors from Adelaide University Medical School in 1988. Following his internship at Royal Adelaide Hospital, James lived and worked as a volunteer doctor in Kenya in 1989. After completing ophthalmology training in Adelaide in 1995, James worked as an eye surgeon in Jerusalem for 12 months. James furthered his expertise with a Fellowship in Ocular Oncology at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London. He returned to Adelaide in 1998 where he has been a

Visiting Consultant and Senior Lecturer at Royal Adelaide Hospital (retired 2020) and Women’s & Children’s Hospital (retired 2016). James established the Ocular Oncology Units at these two centres upon his return.

James has taught the diagnosis and management of eye cancer in ten countries in Asia. He founded not-for-profit organization Sight For All in 2008, turning his boundless energy into a fight against blindness in the Aboriginal and mainstream communities of Australia and many of the poorest countries of the world. Sight For All’s comprehensive and sustainable projects are now impacting on the lives of over one million people each year.

His commitment to social impact and humanitarian endeavors has earnt him several awards including an Order of Australia in 2012, the Australian Medical Association’s President’s Leadership Award in 2013, and Ernst & Young’s Social Entrepreneur for Australia in 2015.

James was recognised as Australian of the Year in 2020 for his 27 years of ophthalmic humanitarian work. He is using this powerful platform to raise awareness of our poor diet, laden with sugary drinks and ultra-processed foods, which is devastating the health of Australians.

Awards and honors:

• Awarded Knight Commander of the Royal Order of Monisaraphon by the King of Cambodia in October 2022

• Lieutenant Governor of South Australia January 2022 to January 2024

• Degree of Doctor of the University (honoris causa), University of Adelaide, 2021

• Australian of the Year, 2020.

• South Australian of the Year, 2019.

• University of Adelaide Distinguished Alumni Award, 2019

• Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year (Australia, Social Category), 2015

• Finalist, Pride of Australia Medal, 2014

• President’s Leadership Award for blindness prevention in developing countries – Australian Medical Association, 2013.

• Rural Health and Wellbeing Award for service to Aboriginal eye health in South Australia, 2012.

Join us for breakfast on Wednesday 12 February 2025.

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