David Briggs

Dr David Briggs AM is an Adjunct Professor at the Faculty of Medicine and Health at the University of New England (UNE). With over five decades of experience in health and education systems, he is renowned for his contributions to rural health management and international health education. His work includes the SHAPE Declaration, a framework adopted nationally in Australia.

Education:

• Master of Health Management with 1st-class Honours (UNE)
• Doctor of Philosophy (UNE)
• Bachelor of Health Administration (University of NSW, scholarship recipient)

Research Interests focus on health service delivery models in rural communities, leadership in healthcare, and cross-cultural health systems management. His career has emphasized global learning while acting locally, particularly through collaborations in Asia and Australia.

Scientific Awards:

• 2020 New Year Honours – Awarded Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for service to community health management and education.

Advising and Professional Contributions include supervising PhD candidate Phudit Tejativaddha, co-developing the first Aboriginal Health Management training program in Australia, and fostering international partnerships with Naresuan University (Thailand) and Mahidol University (Bangkok). He also holds an honorary doctorate from Naresuan University.

Labs and Teams include involvement with the ASEAN Centre for Health Development and the Society for Health Administration in Education (SHAPE), where he served as National President. His work continues through the Hunter New England Central Coast Primary Health Network, where he is Deputy Chair.