About Mya
Growing agency and outcomes for our workforce, our patients and our communities.
Dr. Mya Cubitt brings a wealth of clinical and advisory experience to healthcare, offering a unique and comprehensive perspective. Her career reflects a deep understanding of healthcare's complexities, and she is passionate about breaking down traditional silos to foster shared knowledge, mutual respect, and collaborative improvement.
Dr. Cubitt’s journey began at Otago University, followed by Emergency Medicine training across New Zealand and Australia. Her dedication earned her the prestigious Buchanan Prize for the highest score in the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM) fellowship exam. Since then, she has gained diverse clinical experience in paediatric, adult, and geriatric Emergency Medicine across public and private sectors. Her roles have included work in Emergency Departments, a patient flow unit, an Acute Medical Unit, and most recently, Hospital in the Home.
Dr. Cubitt is particularly passionate about enhancing acute care for older patients, recognising them as an opportunity to promote inter-professional collaboration to drive meaningful health system reform.
Beyond the clinical setting, Dr Cubitt has served as chair of The Royal Melbourne Hospital Medical Advisory Committee and the Victorian Faculty Board for ACEM. Her advisory expertise spans multiple roles across the sector, and she currently serves on the executive of the Department of Critical Care at The University of Melbourne and as the Victorian Policy and Advocacy Lead for the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators (RACMA). Dr. Cubitt’s influence extends to public engagement in The Royal Melbourne Hospital's You Tube health collaboration and in the observational documentary Emergency.
With an Executive MBA from Melbourne Business School (Aug 2025), Dr Cubitt offers a unique combination of clinical expertise, leadership, and strategic business acumen to guide healthcare through complex challenges. Her ability to foster collaboration and drive systemic change make her a trusted advisor and a transformative force in healthcare reform.