The Biggest and Most Influential Healthcare Exhibition In The Southern Hemisphere
19-20 March 2025 | ICC, Sydney
Health Facilities Design & Development (PAID) Day One: Wednesday, 19 March 2025
8:00 am - 9:00 am
Coffee And Registration
9:00 am - 9:10 am
Opening Remarks from the Chair
9:10 am - 9:40 am
Case Study | Transforming Paediatric Care: Insights from the $619 Million Children's Hospital at Westmead Redevelopment
Cassie Hainsworth -
Children's Hospital Westmead (CHW) Redevelopment Program Director,
The Children's Hospital Westmead
Kathryn McGarvey - Change and Transition Lead, The Children's Hospital Westmead
· Discover how the new 14-storey Paediatric Services Building, set to open in 2025, is integrating cutting-edge technology, research, and clinical care to redefine children’s healthcare in Australia.
· Learn how the project prioritizes sustainability and innovation, from advanced operating theatres and critical care units to modern patient-centered designs that meet the future needs of families and clinicians.
· Explore the importance of co-design and community engagement in healthcare development, ensuring the voices of patients, families, and staff shape the design of facilities and services.
· Understand how the Westmead Health Precinct is setting new benchmarks in healthcare, research, and education by creating one of the world’s largest health precincts, with a focus on collaboration between children’s and adult health services
Cassie Hainsworth
Children's Hospital Westmead (CHW) Redevelopment Program DirectorThe Children's Hospital Westmead
9:40 am - 10:10 am
Reserved Sponsor Session - Q-bital
10:10 am - 10:50 am
Panel discussion | Designing for the patient experience: creating healing environments in modern healthcare facilities
Benjamin Rowe -
Project Director,
Riverlee
Cassie Hainsworth - Children's Hospital Westmead (CHW) Redevelopment Program Director, The Children's Hospital Westmead
Ramsey Awad - Executive Director Infrastructure, Planning & Sustainability, Hunter New England Local Health District
· Exploring the ways of incorporating natural light, greenery, and open spaces into hospital design
· Discuss the role of patient-centered design in improving comfort, reducing anxiety, and enhancing the overall healthcare experience
· Improving wayfinding in hospitals for people with diverse needs and abilities
· Consider the importance of culturally sensitive design elements that respect and accommodate the diverse backgrounds of patients and their families
Cassie Hainsworth
Children's Hospital Westmead (CHW) Redevelopment Program DirectorThe Children's Hospital Westmead
Ramsey Awad
Executive Director Infrastructure, Planning & SustainabilityHunter New England Local Health District
10:50 am - 11:20 am
Speed Networking
11:20 am - 12:00 pm
Networking Morning Tea
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Case Study | The future of healthcare: Designing the $1 Billion New Epping Health Hub that incorporates commercial, residential and retail infrastructure
Benjamin Rowe -
Project Director,
Riverlee
· How the New Epping Health Hub was designed from the ground up with a masterplan, to be one of Melbourne's leading healthcare precincts.
· Creating an innovative healthcare environment through the strategic placement of hospitals, research centres and medical services
· Understanding the vision and benefits of developing a hub that incorporates commercial, retail, industrial and residential uses
· Designing green spaces and integrating Edgars Creek Reserve to enhance patient recovery and promote overall well-being
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Reserved Sponsor Session - Stantec
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Lunch & Networking Break
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Case Study | Asset information and data analytics for optimised lifecycle management of the health portfolio
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Case Study | How Hunter New England Local Heath District is leading the charge towards carbon and waste neutrality by 2030, and achieving savings of $2.2 million in the process
Dr. Ramsey Awad -
Executive Director Infrastructure Planning & Sustainability,
Hunter New England Local Health District
· Examining the significant achievements in the first two years of the “Sustainable Healthcare together Towards Zero 2023 project, including a 24% reduction in CO2 emissions, a 23% decrease in water usage, and the world's largest health solar installation at John Hunter Hospital, contributing to recurrent savings of $2.2 million
· Delve into the six focus areas—Energy, Waste, Water, Transport, Procurement, and Infrastructure—that are driving the district's sustainability efforts, supported by 30 staff-led Sustainability Action Groups and an array of public-private partnerships
· Discuss the innovative projects and strategic partnerships that have earned HNE LHD recognition, including the 2021 NSW Banksia Award for "Net Zero" and the 2022 NSW Treasury Sustainability Advantage Bronze Award, positioning them as a model for healthcare sustainability across Australia
Dr. Ramsey Awad
Executive Director Infrastructure Planning & SustainabilityHunter New England Local Health District
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Reserved Sponsor Session - Origin Energy
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Case Study | Explore the journey of the Critical Services Building at Canberra Hospital to a five-star Green Star rating and to align with the ACT’s goal of a zero-emissions health sector by 2040
Catherine Loft -
Executive Group Manager Infrastructure, Communication and Engagement Division,
ACT Health Directorate
· Delving into the use of cutting-edge design elements, including high-performing thermally broken double glazed façades and energy-efficient solar shading, that minimise energy use for heating and cooling while enhancing building performance year-round
· Understand how the integration of a holistic Building Management and Control system, supported by advanced analytics, optimises energy efficiency and operational sustainability, contributing to enhanced environmental credentials
· Creating a high indoor environment quality and sustainable landscaping practices, such as recycled water usage and the incorporation of local flora, that create a health-focused and environmentally conscious space for patients and staff
Catherine Loft
Executive Group Manager Infrastructure, Communication and Engagement DivisionACT Health Directorate
3:30 pm - 4:10 pm
Networking Afternoon Tea
4:10 pm - 4:40 pm
Case Study | Learnings from the $314 Million Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Australia’s First Fully-Electric Major Healthcare Project
Rachel Campanella -
Senior Manager Capital Projects, Queen Elizabeth Hospital,
Central Adelaide Local Health Network
· Explore how the Queen Elizabeth Hospital's new Kangkanthi building leads the way in sustainable healthcare with its all-electric design, eliminating natural gas usage and achieving a 6-star Green Rating for construction and environmental impact
· Understand how energy-efficient technologies, advanced digital infrastructure, and sustainable building materials are integrated to reduce the hospital’s carbon footprint while enhancing patient care
· Examine the role of sustainable hospital design in future-proofing healthcare facilities, including features such as natural light patient recovery zones, advanced operating theatres, and energy-efficient rehabilitation spaces
· Discuss the broader implications of this fully-electric healthcare model and how it aligns with long-term environmental goals while supporting advanced medical services and expanding hospital capacity
Rachel Campanella
Senior Manager Capital Projects, Queen Elizabeth HospitalCentral Adelaide Local Health Network
4:40 pm - 5:10 pm
Panel Discussion | Optimising asset management in healthcare facilities a Whole-of-Lifecycle approach
Peter Martin -
District Manager Engineering and Maintenance Operations,
Western Sydney LHD
Stuart Squire - Director Capital Projects, Grampians Health
Catherine Loft - Executive Group Manager Infrastructure, Communication and Engagement Division, ACT Health Directorate
Dr. John Lambert - Chief Clinical Information Officer, NT Health
· Adopting a whole-of-lifecycle approach to asset management, from acquisition and usage to disposal and replacement
· Improving operational efficiency and enhancing facility performance through strategic asset management
· Explore cost-saving strategies in asset management, such as optimising energy use, extending asset lifespans, and streamlining procurement processes
Catherine Loft
Executive Group Manager Infrastructure, Communication and Engagement DivisionACT Health Directorate
