Dr Rosemary Hall is an Endocrinologist working in general endocrinology and diabetes at Capital and Coast District Health, where she leads the diabetes in pregnancy clinical service for the Wellington Region.
Her PhD, completed in Cambridge, UK, examined the association between dietary protein, energy regulation and metabolic disease. This research used a variety of techniques to measure energy intake, energy expenditure, body composition and metabolic parameters, including highly controlled physiological studies performed in a whole body calorimeter.
She received an HRC feasibility grant (HRC15/513) to investigate long term outcomes of women from the DIP clinic.
Obstetrician & MFM Subspecialist, Melbourne, VIC
A/Prof Alexis Shub is an obstetrician and maternal fetal medicine subspecialist at Mercy Hospital for Women in Melbourne. She has research interests in diabetes and obesity in pregnancy. She heads the diabetes clinic at Mercy. She also has a number of roles in medical student teaching and coordination for the University of Melbourne.
Immediate Past President
Dr Matthew Hare MBBS(Hons) BMedSc(Hons) FRACP PhD
Matt is an Endocrinologist at Royal Darwin Hospital, where he is Clinical Lead for Remote Diabetes Services across the Top End of the Northern Territory. As a clinician-researcher with Menzies School of Health Research, his work focuses on working in partnership to understand and address the intergenerational diabetes epidemic among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. He has particular interests and expertise in epidemiology and data-linkage studies. Matt currently also serves on the NT Diabetes Network, the International Diabetes Epidemiology Group Organising Committee, and the Australian Diabetes Society (ADS) Research Advisory Council. His work has been recognised through several awards including the 2024 ADS Skip Martin Fellowship and the 2022 Viertel Foundation Clinical Investigator Award. Matt has served on the ADIPS Board since 2022.
Dr Tang Wong BSc(Med) MBBS (Hons) MPhil
Dr Tang Wong graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (honours) from the University of NSW in 2003 and undertook Advanced Training in Endocrinology at the Concord Repatriation, Prince of Wales and Bankstown-Lidcombe hospitals. He completed a Master of Philosophy in Medicine at the University of Sydney under the supervision of Professors Ngai-Wah Cheung, Jeffrey Flack and Glynis Ross. His research thesis was titled "The Risk stratification of women with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: Can we predict adverse outcomes?", exploring the additive roles of glucose, weight and other factors in the development of negative outcomes in pregnancies affected by Gestational Diabetes. Tang is co-head of the Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology at the Bankstown-Lidcombe hospital and Senior VMO at the Prince of Wales hospital. He sits on the editorial board of the Diabetes Management Journal and is a past member of the Medical Education Scientific Advisory Committee.
Shantha Joseph is a highly experienced Endocrinologist and Obstetric Physician specialised in diabetes management with a focus on pregnancy. Currently, she is a Staff Specialist at Flinders Medical Centre, Adelaide, SA, where she has contributed to numerous high-impact clinical projects, demonstrating her medical expertise and problem-solving abilities. Her expertise is underpinned by a Master's degree in Clinical Education, reflecting her deep commitment to teaching and mentorship. Her passion for teaching is evident through her involvement in various educational initiatives, organising workshops and scientific meetings in the field of diabetes in pregnancy.
Representing South Australia, an underrepresented region within the Australian Diabetes in Pregnancy Society (ADIPS), she aims to bring a fresh perspective and regional insights to the society's initiatives. Shantha’s blend of clinical acumen, educational leadership, collaborative spirit, and dedication to patient-centred care aligns seamlessly with ADIPS's mission to promote excellence in diabetes management during pregnancy across Australia.
Carina is the Acting Director of Obstetrics at Logan Hospital, Qld. Prior to this she worked at The Royal Darwin Hospital for 7 years as the lead Obstetrician for the Diabetes in Pregnancy Antenatal Service & set up the preconception counselling clinic for women with pre-existing diabetes. Her interests lie in the pre-conception space, optimising lifestyle management of diabetes & supporting pregnant women to minimise the psychosocial impact of a diagnosis of diabetes in pregnancy.
Anna-Jane Harding (RN, CDE, Grad Dip Public Health, Grad Dip Human Nutrition) - As a Senior Credentialled Diabetes Nurse Educator at a tertiary hospital based in Sydney I am responsible for providing a wide range of comprehensive clinical services in both ambulatory and inpatient environments. I have significant management, teaching and mentor responsibilities. As the clinical lead of our diabetes in pregnancy service, I have contributed to state and local policies and have co-authored several scientific papers in the field. I am a current board member of Australasian Diabetes in Pregnancy Society (ADIPS) and a member of the ADIPS Education Committee. I have been a previous co-chair of the ADEA DIP working group. I enjoy all aspects of providing culturally safe care for women living with diabetes in pregnancy, including the emotional as well as the health promotional care of women from pre pregnancy through to the postnatal period.
 Lewis-Hills.png)
Elizabeth (Liz) Lewis-Hills (RN, PG Dip, MN) is a Māori clinical nurse specialist and prescriber coordinating the diabetes in pregnancy service at Waikato diabetes services. Over 13 years, she has led clinical care, research, and governance initiatives focused on improving outcomes and equity for Māori and their whānau (family). She founded and chairs the NZ Society for the Study of Diabetes (NZSSD) Diabetes in Pregnancy Special Interest Group and serves on the NZSSD Executive Committee as a te Kāpuinga representative. Liz has contributed to national policy and guideline development,
including the Ministry of Health GDM steering group, and leads Māori governance within the Waikato diabetes service. She is completing a doctoral study through Te Kupenga Hauora Māori (University of Auckland), with research centred on Indigenous health equity in diabetes in pregnancy. With six peer-reviewed publications and extensive conference contributions, Liz brings a strong clinical, research, and equity lens to the ADIPS Board.
Robyn Barnes PhD, APD, CDE is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and Credentialled Diabetes Educator with 23 years specialising in diabetes care, including pre-existing diabetes in pregnancy and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). She completed her PhD while working at the Bankstown Lidcombe Hospital Diabetes Centre, where her research examined the impact of pre pregnancy BMI and gestational weight gain on pregnancy outcomes in women with GDM. As District Diabetes Coordinator for South Western Sydney Local Health District, Robyn provides clinical and strategic leadership across one of Australia’s largest and most diverse health districts. She collaborates with multidisciplinary diabetes teams, primary care, and population health partners to deliver service improvement, workforce development, policy implementation, and research initiatives. Robyn’s combination of clinical expertise, research experience, and proven leadership across disciplines equips her to make a valuable contribution to the ADIPS Board and support its vision of pursuing excellence in clinical and public health outcomes and experiences related to diabetes in pregnancy.
Felicity Farnworth is a registered midwife with experience working in New Zealand and Australia. Felicity began her career as a Lead Maternity Carer in New Zealand before moving to Australia to work in rural NSW. Felicity has extensive experience in antenatal and intrapartum care, including roles in complex pregnancy group practice, in the Diabetes in Pregnancy antenatal clinic, and most recently as a team leader on a high-risk antenatal ward. Felicity has completed a Master of Public Health, examining inequity in breastfeeding support for women with pre-existing diabetes. She is passionate about advancing equitable, evidence based maternity care for people experiencing diabetes in pregnancy.
Uma has been successfully appointed to the role as Executive Officer for SOMANZ after the retirement of Suzie Neylon. Uma comes with a wealth of experience and passion after working as the Academy Administrator and Membership Officer for the Australasian Division of the International Academy of Pathology for over 11 years. Prior to this she was the secretariat manager for the Australasian sonography accreditation Registry. Uma was the preferred candidate unanimously across the interview panel for both ADIPS and SOMANZ and had wonderful endorsement from her referees. .
Finance, Audit, and Risk Committee
Membership Committee
Education Committee
Clinical Guidance Panel (Formerly Therapeutics Committee)
Communications & Social Media