
Talking HealthTech
Conversations with clinicians, vendors, policy makers and decision makers to promote innovation and collaboration for better healthcare enabled by technology.
Learn about digital health, medical devices, medtech, biotech, health informatics, life sciences, aged care, disability, commercialisation, startups and so much more.
Latest episodes

Jan 4, 2021 • 24min
91 - The realities of VR in healthcare - Bradley Chesham, Bundle of Rays
Listen to Bradley Chesham, the founder of Bundle of Rays talk about the use of Virtual Reality in healthcare.

Dec 21, 2020 • 8min
90 - Level up your healthtech game: Introducing THT+ Membership
We’re super excited to launch our new membership offering for individuals called THT+
We’ve had loads of interested people connecting with us directly wanting to know how they can engage deeper with the Australian healthtech community, and access even more content from Talking HealthTech.
THT+ membership gives you access to our exclusive private podcast feed, and also our online community forum.
You get early access to episodes, bonus content, and VIP networking opportunities with previous guests. Plus loads more.
Check out this episode to learn more about what’s on offer, and how you can level up your healthtech game in 2021.
Find out more about THT+ here.

Dec 17, 2020 • 25min
89 - Transforming healthcare through technology and talent - OneMD and Latitude IT
What does the medical device rep of tomorrow look like?
In this episode, Pete speaks with the teams from OneMD and Latitude IT about the changing landscape within the medtech industry, and the skills and capabilities that sales leaders within medtech companies need to thrive next year and beyond.

Dec 14, 2020 • 24min
88 - Innovation, medicines and the COVID-19 vaccine; Dr Krishan Thiru, Pfizer
Dr Krishan Thiru speaks with Pete about the potential COVID-19 vaccine, as well as the importance of collaboration when it comes to innovation and medicines.

Dec 10, 2020 • 20min
87 - Trusted digital health advisory services - Chris Norton, Telstra Health
Telstra Health has from just a technology vendor to now a trusted advisory partner to health and aged care
Join Peter Birch as he chats with Chris Norton from Telstra Health about their new advisory services to the industry.

Dec 7, 2020 • 36min
86 - Keeping our promise during COVID-19: HotDoc Panel Discussion
How has your company communicated with key stakeholders during 2020?
Listen to this episode with the management team from HotDoc as they reflect on their efforts to stay true to their promise of helping their customers to improve patient engagement and deliver better health outcomes during the COVID-19 pandemic.
On the panel from HotDoc:
Louise Lysaght, Head of Customer Experience
Magali De Castro, Clinical Director
Charles Beaton, Head of Finance
Check out the episode and full show notes here.
To see the latest information, news, events and jobs on offer at HotDoc, visit their Talking HealthTech Directory here.

Dec 3, 2020 • 23min
85 - Can you treat menopause via telehealth? Dr Kelly Teagle, WellFemme
Dr Kelly Teagle is the founder of WellFemme, Australia’s first dedicated Telehealth Menopause Service, to help women access expert menopause care from wherever they live.
Kelly also works as a GP in Canberra, writes blog articles, and is a women’s health speaker.
In this episode Kelly talks about WellFemme and the services they provide, as well as some of the facts around menopause and the benefits of delivering these specialised healthcare services using telehealth.
Check out the episode and full show notes here.
To see the latest information, news, events and jobs on offer at WellFemme, visit their Talking HealthTech Directory here.

Nov 30, 2020 • 18min
84 - Can Virtual Reality treat phobias? Corrie Ackland, Sydney Phobia Clinic
Corrie Ackland is a Clinical Psychologist, and Founder and Director of Sydney Phobia Clinic.
She has a background in severe anxiety/OCD, is a registered supervisor and guest lecturer in the area of severe anxiety, phobias, and behavioural and Virtual Reality treatment for anxiety.
The Sydney Phobia Clinic is combining the best evidence-based cognitive-behavioural therapy techniques with cutting edge virtual reality experiences to help everyday people overcome specific phobias.
In this episode Corrie will answer the following questions and more:
Sydney Phobia Clinic - What is it, who is it for and what problem does it solve?
How did it start? And why is this important to her?
What is some of the research and evidence around the use of VR treatment or any other treatment for that matter of phobias?
How has COVID impacted on their business?
What are your top 3 tips for overcoming a phobia generally?
What’s on the horizon for the Sydney Phobia clinic?
Check out the episode and full show notes here.
To see the latest information, news, events and jobs on offer at Sydney Phobia Clinic, visit their Talking HealthTech Directory here.

Nov 26, 2020 • 18min
83 - Contact Tracing Via Bluetooth - Elissa Reid, Contact Harald
How do you avoid concerns of privacy breaches when it comes to contact tracing? By utilising bluetooth technology, Contact Harald is helping Australian companies get back to business safely.

Nov 23, 2020 • 22min
82 - Will smart patch biosensors solve our biggest health challenges? Peter Vranes, Nutromics
Peter Vranes from Nutromics talks about their innovative smart patch biosensor technology, as well as helpful insights and guidance for founders and entrepreneurs.