Alumni Conversations with Dr Damien Brown
From the frontlines of Africa to the heart of the Australian outback, discover a life in medicine like no other. Join Monash alumnus Dr Damien Brown, bestselling author of Band-Aid for a Broken Leg and Bush Doctor, for a compelling conversation about life as a doctor in some of the world's most challenging environments. From humanitarian missions with Médecins Sans Frontières to caring for Australia's most remote communities, Damien shares extraordinary stories of resilience, humanity and the realities of medicine beyond the textbook. In conversation with award-winning journalist Natasha Mitchell, hear how these experiences shaped his remarkable life and career.
Event Details
- Date:
- 30 November 2026 at 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
- Venue:
- The Edge, Federation Square, Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000
- Open to:
- Alumni
- Cost:
- Free
- Register here:
- https://rsvp.zkipster.com/_1766pm
Description
From the frontlines of Africa to the heart of the Australian outback, discover a life in medicine like no other. Join Monash alumnus Dr Damien Brown, bestselling author of Band-Aid for a Broken Leg and Bush Doctor, for a compelling conversation about life as a doctor in some of the world's most challenging environments. From humanitarian missions with Médecins Sans Frontières to caring for Australia's most remote communities, Damien shares extraordinary stories of resilience, humanity and the realities of medicine beyond the textbook. In conversation with award-winning journalist Natasha Mitchell, hear how these experiences shaped his remarkable life and career.
Event Contact
- Name
- events.engagement@monash.edu
- Phone
- Organisation