Sonography is evolving rapidly, and with that evolution comes complexity. Today’s sonographers navigate a landscape shaped by rising patient expectations, workforce shortages, and expanding clinical protocols. They face challenges that go beyond technical skill, including the need for clear communication, professional identity, wellbeing, and recognition in an increasingly multidisciplinary environment. At the ASA Arena, we will explore the human and professional dimensions of sonography. From the power of words in patient care to the emotional toll of burnout, from the erosion of role clarity to the opportunities offered by advanced practice, these sessions tackle the issues that matter most to sonographers. Join us for thought-provoking discussions on communication, advocacy, resilience, and the future of the profession. Together, we will examine how sonographers can adapt, lead, and thrive in a changing healthcare system.

Ms Carolynne Cormack FASA | Monash University Carolynne is a sonographer and educator with more than 30 years experience. She is currently completing her PhD at Monash University. Carolynne has been awarded ASA Victorian Sonographer of the Year 2022, ASA Fellowship 2018, and ASA Educator of the Year 2016. She is actively involved in the ASA, serving on the Fellowship panel, Clinical Supervision SIG and Clinical Supervision accreditation working group. She is also a current ASAR Director. Carolynne is a peer reviewer for several journals and a regularly invited presenter. Her interests include educational innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration and research.

Ms Claire O'Reilly | Monash Health Claire is a Senior Sonographer at Monash Health and is currently the Ultrasound Site Supervisor at the Victorian Heart Hospital. She has a keen interest in Vascular ultrasound and making learning easier for all. She is part of the Monash Health POCUS team, providing education and training to doctors, nurses and MIT's.

Mr Anthony Wald | Australasian Sonographers Association Anthony trained as a cardiac physiologist and sonographer at the Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital in Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa. After migrating to Australia in 2002, he worked as the chief physiologist and cardiac sonographer at Monash Health. While at Monash Health, he oversaw the growth of the physiologist and sonography service to 4 hospitals offering cutting-edge echocardiography services to over 16,000 patients per year. In 2015, Anthony joined Monash Health's Point of Care Education program. In this position, he developed the training curriculum for the emergency and intensive care departments. He also oversaw the cardiology registrars' echocardiographic training, ensuring they met their physician credentialing requirements. Anthony obtained a Masters in Clinical Education from the University of Melbourne in 2020. In 2023, he joined Mindray Medical Australia as the National Product Specialist for PoCUS. In 2017, he was elected to the Australian Sonographers Association (ASA) board. The ASA is the leading voice in the sonography profession, with over 7,000 members. As a board member, he has participated in developing governance and policy impacting the profession. Anthony has been the ASA president since November 2023.

Mr Roger Lee | Capital Radiology & Australasian Sonographers Association Board Roger Lee is a highly experienced professional in the medical imaging sector, currently serving as Commercial Manager at Integral Diagnostics (IDX) and as a Director on the Board of the Australasian Sonographers Association since November 2020. Over a decade of expertise includes roles such as Commercial Manager and Operations Manager at Capital Radiology, where responsibilities encompassed managing operations, strategic projects and integration of acquisitions. Previous positions include Regional Manager and Business Development Manager at Little Birds Speech Pathology, and various sonography roles across leading healthcare institutions, supplemented by educational credentials from Monash University.