Future Health

How we approach the end of life is one of the most significant health challenges of our time. As life expectancy in Australia is projected to reach over 87 years by 2050, the conversation around 'dying well' has never been more urgent for healthcare professionals and the communities they serve. 
 
In this episode of the Future Health Podcast, we are joined by Dr Shoshana Ungerleider – internal medicine physician, host of the TED Health podcast, and founder of the global non profit platform, End Well.  

Drawing on her work with Academy Award-nominated documentaries like End Game and Extremis, Dr Ungerleider explores how we can move beyond the fear of death to build a more human-centred healthcare system. 

This conversation challenges us to rethink the role of healthcare in supporting not just a long life, but a dignified and meaningful end. 

You can also watch the podcast at the NSW Health YouTube Channel.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this content are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the position of NSW Health. Any content provided is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as endorsement or approval by the organisation. NSW Health does not endorse any products, services, or companies mentioned in this content.

In an era of rapid technological shift and clinical complexity, the instinct of many health professionals may be to retreat into the safety of absolute certainty. 
However, award-winning author and social critic Maggie Jackson argues that this "certainty-centricity" is not only costly but may be the very thing holding us back. 
In this episode of Future Health Podcast, we sit down with Maggie Jackson to discuss her acclaimed research on why "not-knowing" is a vital cognitive skill for the 21st century. As NSW Health looks toward the future, the ability to inhabit the space between a question and an answer becomes a critical tool for high-performing teams. 
We explore: 
Uncertainty as Wakefulness: Moving beyond the view of uncertainty as anxiety to seeing it as "good stress" that expands working memory and focus. 
The Adaptive Expert: Why the best clinicians and leaders are those who can break the autopilot of routine to investigate new possibilities. 
Overcoming Outcome Fixation: How a narrow focus on immediate results can close us off to the nuance and data needed for long-term solutions. 
Humanity in the Age of AI: The role of "unsure AI" and why maintaining human doubt is essential for safety and innovation. 
This conversation offers a roadmap for shifting from a culture of quick answers to one of deep, effective inquiry. 
 
You can also watch the podcast at the NSW Health YouTube Channel.
 
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in thiscontent are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the position of NSW Health. Any content provided is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as endorsement or approval by the organisation. NSW Health does not endorse any products, services, or companies mentioned in this content.

Welcome to a new season of Future Health Podcast, where we consolidate the boldest ideas from the global stage to prepare our health system for 2026 and beyond.

This season, we are joined by an extraordinary lineup of international visionaries and local innovators who took the stage at SXSW Sydney 2025.

Together, we explore the "creative collisions" occurring at the intersection of technology, humanity, and health. From the ethics of AI in clinical strategy to the productivity of uncertainty, we are looking at the forces changing our world and how they will specifically impact the communities and clinicians of New South Wales.

Join us as we translate the energy of SXSW into a roadmap for a more resilient, innovative, and human-centred health system.

You can also watch the podcast at the NSW Health YouTube Channel.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this content are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the position of NSW Health. Any content provided is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as endorsement or approval by the organisation. NSW Health does not endorse any products, services, or companies mentioned in this content.

We all know the benefits of a healthy diet, but we aren’t always that good at following the well evidenced advice. So are there new channels, partnerships and tools we could use to have a greater impact when key decisions are being made – whether that’s online or at the check-out? Are there evolving opportunities for the health and commercial sectors to come together and advocate for a healthier Australia into the future?
 
You can also watch the podcast at the NSWHealth YouTube Channel.
 
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this content are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the position of NSW Health. Any content provided is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as endorsement or approval by the organisation. NSW Health does not endorse any products, services, or companies mentioned in this content.

If you work in the healthcare industry you are no stranger to change and some of the most significant change on the horizon is digital change. It’s expensive, it’s complex and often times its wins are invisible. While all transformation projects come up against barriers - are there ways to better prep ourselves for the inevitable friction? Are you a change champion or are you a change terrorist?
 
You can also watch the podcast at the NSW Health YouTube Channel.
 
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this content are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the position of NSW Health. Any content provided is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as endorsement or approval by the organisation. NSW Health does not endorse any products, services, or companies mentioned in this content.