Dr Julia Crawford

05/11/2025

Ten years ago, during one of my very first operating lists as a newly appointed surgeon, another clinician popped into the room just to “check out the female surgeon”. I was considered a rare sight at the time.

Fast forward to this month’s photo: a head and neck consultant, a head and neck fellow, two ENT/Head and Neck registrars, and two medical students, all part of the same operating list. Times really are changing.

And to top off an incredible week, Dr Jolande Ma, our unaccredited ENT registrar at St Vincent’s Public Hospital, has just been accepted onto the ENT training scheme. I couldn’t be prouder.

02/11/2025

What an incredible night!

From a simple thought bubble shared 18 months ago between Nadia Rosen and myself, to a truly spectacular evening, the Inaugural Head and Neck Cancer Gala Ball became a reality.

As President of the Australian and New Zealand Head and Neck Cancer Society (), it was such a privilege to see this collaboration with Head and Neck Cancer Australia () come to life. Together, we raised over $130,000 to support the vital work of both organisations.

More importantly, the night was a celebration of the incredible resilience of patients and families affected by this under-recognised and under-resourced cancer. Their strength and courage inspire everything we do.

A huge thank you to our generous sponsors and the amazing fundraising committee - your dedication, creativity and hard work made this dream a reality.

So proud of what we achieved together and excited for what’s to come.

10/09/2025

After an inspiring weekend at the ANZHNCS ASM in Adelaide last week, this week I had the joy of pivoting to my other passion, sleep apnea surgery, at World Sleep 2025 in Singapore.

It was such a pleasure to reconnect with international colleagues and share in our collective mission: ensuring patients with sleep apnea receive the most holistic and effective care possible.

A heartfelt thank you to for the kind invitation to speak- it was an honour to be part of such an engaging program.

31/08/2025

What an incredible few days in Adelaide for the Australia and New Zealand Head and Neck Cancer Society ASM 2025!

As President, I’m so proud of how this meeting brought together the full breadth of specialists caring for people with head and neck cancer. It was a true celebration of multidisciplinary teamwork.

Huge thanks to Prof Eng Ooi and the organising committee for delivering such a seamless and inspiring program. The science, the collaboration, and the focus on patients shone through every session.

Congratulations to all involved on such a successful meeting!

28/08/2025

18/07/2025

Attending the Society of Robotic Surgery 2025 in beautiful Strasbourg, France has been an incredible experience. It’s inspiring to see the rapid growth of the head and neck section, with cutting-edge techniques and thoughtful discussions shaping the future of our field. A real highlight has been reconnecting with colleagues from around the world who are equally passionate about advancing care in this unique and evolving specialty.