This session will be presented by Dr Levi Hou and focus on the topic of: Navigating the Health System

Navigating the healthcare system can be overwhelming and challenging. In this safe space, attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions and gain a better understanding to make more informed decisions about their own and their family’s health.

About Dr Levi Hou:

Dr Levi Hou has over 20 years' experience in maternal and reproductive health working in the medical practice industry and as a specialist Obstetrician Gynaecologist in Solomon Islands. He achieved his Bachelor and Masters degrees from the University of Papua New Guinea and the University of South Pacific respectively. He also holds a Diploma of Community Services, Qtafe with NDIS work experience with Endeavour Foundation, Queensland.

Currently working at True Relationships and Reproductive Health in Brisbane, Australia - Dr Hou is part of the Health in My Language team that delivers a variety of health topics in language to culturally and linguistically diverse communities. This project began in 2022 as a national response program to address barriers to vaccine literacy and vaccine update during the COVID-19 pandemic. His work has taken him across Australia to present to Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) workers - filling a much needed gap in the welfare of Pacific Islanders who now call Queensland home.

Skilled in healthcare management, clinical research and strategic planning, Dr Hou is also an associate of MRANZCOG and Pacific Society of Reproductive Health Workers (PSRH).