Welcome From the Chair
The Victorian (VIC) Branch comprises all Fellows, Trainees, Retired Fellows, Certificants, Diplomates, Advanced Diplomates and Associates of ACEM working across Victoria. These members are represented by the Victoria Branch Council, which advocates on their behalf on a range of educational, professional and policy matters.
As Chair of the Victorian Branch Council, I am committed to representing and advocating for members throughout the State. The branch meets four times each year, and all Fellows, Trainees, Retired Fellows, Certificants, Diplomates, Advanced Diplomates and Associates are warmly encouraged to attend. These meetings feature guest speakers, relevant themes and important updates, and form an important part of the branch’s social, wellbeing and advocacy activities throughout the year. Attendance at branch meetings also contributes to CPD requirements, with participation recorded by the branch administrator following each meeting.
There are many opportunities to become involved with the College, and the Victorian Branch provides an excellent starting point for members seeking to engage with issues and activities that are of greatest interest to them. The more perspectives we hear, the stronger and more effective our advocacy can be. Our branch is a respected voice in the Victorian media, maintains effective channels of communication with the Victorian Government, and enjoys productive relationships with other medical colleges and key stakeholders.
As always, I encourage members to share any local issues or concerns so that we can continue to advocate effectively on your behalf. Please contact us at [email protected].
Associate Professor Mark Putland
Chair, Victorian Branch Council
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Next Branch Meeting
The branch meets regularly, with both online and in-person options offered to suit members’ busy schedules. All branch members, including retired Fellows and trainees, are welcome to attend and participate.
The next branch meetings are:
- Wednesday 24 March at 2:00pm AEDT
- Friday 19 June at 1:00pm AEST
- Saturday 19 September at 4:45pm AEST
For further details, or if you have not received any upcoming calendar invitations, please contact the ACEM Branches Team at [email protected].
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2025–2027 Victoria Branch Council
Membership of the VIC Branch Council consists of:
Branch Councils undertake important advocacy and engagement work at regional and national level. The volunteering of time should never be onerous on individuals. We consider that all those eligible to apply are equally capable of contributing.
Branch Council Membership
There are branches in each Australian State and Territory, with a ‘national branch’ in Aotearoa New Zealand. The membership of each branch council consists of:
- Ex-officio members, being:
- CAPP member(s) representing the region;
- the Regional Censor and/or Regional Deputy Censor representing the region; and
- the member of the Trainee Committee representing the region.
- Up to eleven (11) ‘ordinary’ FACEM members working in the region, inclusive of the Chair and Deputy Chair (as applicable).
- One member of the College in the category of Certificant, Diplomate, Advanced Diplomate, or Associate (Intermediate or Advanced) working in the region.
Members are appointed to a Branch Council for a period of two years, after which time positions become vacant. An EOI is then opened to fill these vacancies. All incumbent members may reapply this year. The new term began on 24 November 2025 and will run until the AGM in November 2027.
The VIC Branch Council currently has vacancies and welcomes expressions of interest EOI
Guide to Branch Councils
As of November 2025, membership of the Branch Council is as follows:
Member
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Position
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A/Prof Mark Putland
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Chair – CAPP member (ex-officio)
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Dr Annelise Staples
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Deputy-chair, FACEM Member
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Dr Belinda Hibble
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CAPP Chair, ACEM Board Member
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Dr Phyllis Fu
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Regional Censor
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Dr Jonathan Cheah
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Deputy Regional Censor
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Dr Andrew Blunt
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CAPP Ex-officio
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Dr Phillipa Flinn
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CAPP Ex-officio
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Dr Adam West
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FACEM Member
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Dr Ben Land
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FACEM Member
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Dr Daniel Procel
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FACEM Member
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Dr Ian Turner
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FACEM Member
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Dr Avinash Babu
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Certificant
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Dr Anthony Cocco
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Trainee Committee-Ex-officio
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To contact the VIC Branch Council please email [email protected].
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Latest News
The Victoria Branch releases a ‘Branch Update’ each month, sent by email to all branch members. The Branch Update contains all the latest news for the branch, including recent advocacy activities, upcoming events and important College news. Submissions from all members are encouraged via this form.
If you are not receiving a copy of the Victoria Branch Update please email [email protected].
The College also produces:
- The Bulletin provides a weekly update of the latest news, opportunities, jobs and events for all members and trainees of the College.
- Your ED is ACEM’s quarterly magazine. It is filled with stories from emergency departments across Australia, Aotearoa New Zealand and the world.
- Trainee News is an e-newsletter providing the latest news, updates and opportunities for trainees of the College.
If you would like to promote a specific job vacancy, or external conference or workshop, advertisements are also accepted from individuals and organisations.
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Events
In addition to branch meetings, ACEM also runs a series of events, activities and workshops in Victoria. Upcoming events can be found in the ACEM Events Calendar, filtering by location.
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Policy and Advocacy
The branch is involved in a range of policy development and advocacy activities, such as access block, mental health, acute aged care, violence in emergency departments, telehealth and cultural safety. More details can be found here.
Members and trainees are invited to submit requests for College advocacy via the form on this page. Before submitting a request, please familiarise yourself with the College's Advocacy Strategy. The form and further details are available here.
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Jobs in Victoria
Find out about recently listed jobs in Victoria via our Jobs Board.
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Local Media
The Victoria Branch is widely respected in the local media, regularly appearing in print, online and on local TV and radio networks. Recent media releases can be found in our ACEM News section.
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I Need to Update My Details
Need to update your contact details? You can do so easily through the ACEM Portal. Recently changed hospitals or roles? Please complete this form to update your profile.
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Contact Us
For further information contact:
ACEM Regional Engagement Unit
t +61 (3) 9320 0454
[email protected]
Media enquiries:
Manager – Media Relations
t +61 427 621 857
e [email protected]