Lunch on Collins with Dr Olivia Lee Ong

Join us on Thursday, 29 October 2026 for our much-anticipated annual networking event, Lunch on Collins with guest speaker, Dr Olivia Lee Ong, the Heart-Centred Doctor, who is a Specialist Pain Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician, TEDx speaker, and HarperCollins author.

Registration opens on 2 October 2026 at 10 am.

TICKETS

Tickets are $120 for members (holders of a current Single or Corporate Membership) and $135 for non-members.

There is a cap of 5 tickets (of any kind) per person/Corporate Member. If this cap is exceeded, tickets will be cancelled and a refund processed which will be subject to a 5% cancellation fee to cover transaction costs.

Please note:

• The member ticket price is available only to those who hold a current Single or Corporate Membership;

• All dietary requirements and attendee names are to be provided on or before 20 October 2026.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Dr Olivia Ong is a Specialist Pain Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician, TEDx speaker, and HarperCollins author. With over 20 years of clinical experience, she is recognised for her expertise in complex pain, neurological recovery, and human performance.

In 2008, while working as a rehabilitation registrar, she sustained a spinal cord injury and went from paralysis to walking again, bringing a rare dual perspective as both physician and patient.

Dr Ong is a sought-after keynote speaker represented by Saxton, ICMI, and Bespoke Speakers, and has presented for leading organisations including MND Australia, Women’s Agenda, and national conferences.

EXCELLENCE AWARD

In honour of our friend and colleague, Olivia Warwick, who sadly passed away in May 2024 after a short battle with cancer, the WII (Vic) Committee is pleased to be accepting nominations for the 2026 Olivia Warwick Excellence Award.

The Olivia Warwick Excellence Award represents an opportunity for women to be recognised by their peers as being the best at what they do. It is also an opportunity for the winner to inspire the next generation of women in insurance and the insurance community at large. Full details on how to nominate, eligibility criteria and selection criteria are on our website. https://www.wii.org.au/excellence-award

The winner of the Olivia Warwick Excellence Award will be announced during the Lunch on Collins event. Nominations close at 5pm on 9 October 2026.

SPONSORS

We are very grateful to Medilaw for sponsoring this event - it is very much appreciated!

We warmly thank our gold sponsors, Veritas Loss Adjusters & Investigators and Acuity Health, for their continued support through annual sponsorship.