·      Designing and developing the 1.125 Billion Queensland Cancer Centre in Brisbane, one of Australia’s most advanced cancer treatment facilities which will feature cutting-edge technology and 150 beds dedicated to cancer care

·      Leveraging Herston Health Precinct’s research ecosystem to foster collaboration and innovation in cancer treatment and research

• ·      Designing hospital facility that features intuitive navigation, facilitates environmental sustainability through energy efficient practices and a conceptual framework that supports robust health facility planning

Priscilla Radice

Deputy Director General, Health Capital Division
Queensland Health

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·      Modernising the design of hospital operating theatres, Intensive Care Units, chemotherapy/day infusion centres and birthing suites to support delivery of best practice, cutting-edge care

·      Integrating patient-centric design principles into hospital design through private inpatient bedrooms, a calming Day of Surgery Unit and luxurious maternity suites that prioritise patient privacy, comfort and healing

Robert Marshall

Chief Strategy Officer
St Vincent's Health Australia

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·      Adapting that redeveloped hospital facilities to care for the elderly, disadvantaged, and mentally ill patients, including the creation of a new acute aged care ward and mental health unit

·      Increasing hospital capacity and upgrading facilities through an expanded stroke unit, new medical wards and advanced medical imaging services to accommodate future population growth and the rising demand for a broad range of services

·      Integrating modern technologies and facilities into healthcare facilities, ensuring that hospital infrastructure is able to deliver cutting-edge care through nuclear medicine and MRI services

Suzanne Harris

Executive Director Infrastructure and Assets
Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District

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·      Exploring the financial and operational benefits of leveraging public-private partnerships to deliver large-scale healthcare infrastructure projects

·      Aligning the objectives of public and private stakeholders in PPPs to navigate risk management and project governance

·      Examine case studies of successful PPP projects, identifying key factors that contributed to their success and the lessons learned

• ·      Consider the future of PPPs in healthcare, including emerging trends and potential opportunities for innovation in infrastructure development

Helen Cooper

Chief Executive Officer
Peninsula Health

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·      Examining the PPP model's benefits, where the Exemplar Health consortium is responsible for designing, constructing, financing, and maintaining the facility for 25 years, ensuring sustained quality and innovation in healthcare delivery for the Frankston community

·      How the Frankston hospital redevelopment is expanding and enhancing services, including a new 12-level tower, 130 additional beds, 15 new operating theatres, and specialised spaces for mental health, oncology, and women’s and children’s services

• ·      Understanding how the expanded emergency department, including a mental health and substance abuse hub and a dedicated paediatric zone, will increase the hospital’s capacity to treat approximately 35,000 more patient episodes annually

Helen Cooper

Chief Executive Officer
Peninsula Health

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·      Exploring how the Ryde hospital redevelopment will deliver expanded emergency and intensive care services, ensuring that Ryde residents receive state-of-the-art care close to home.

·      A look at how the Ryde hospital redesign will incorporate a purpose-built ambulatory care centre and an expanded paediatric short stay unit, facilitating the use of the newest and most innovative models of care

·      Understanding the integration of cutting-edge medical imaging, surgical/endoscopy spaces and ICT infrastructure that will transform the delivery of healthcare at Ryde Hospital

Heather Gough

General Manager Ryde
Northern Sydney LHD

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·      Meeting the rising healthcare demands of a growing Bankstown community by 2036.

·      Designing and developing a 'health neighbourhood' that enhances patient experiences through seamless care integration

·      Strategising to improve acessibility and future expansion potential through the location of the hospital

• ·      Examining the new and expanded services that the Bankstown hospital will deliver, including emergency care, surgery, and mental health, and their impact on local healthcare outcomes

Karen McMenamin

Executive Director Operations and Performance
South Western Sydney LHD

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·      An overview of Townsville HHS's $1 billion+ infrastructure overhaul aimed at future-proofing healthcare in North Queensland

·      Integrating advanced technologies and adaptable infrastructure designs to meet evolving regional healthcare demands

·      Emphasising sustainability, environmentally friendly practices and energy-efficient solutions in new developments

·      Developing healthcare infrastructure that is environmentally sustainable and energy efficient, utilises renewable energy sources and decreases waste generation

·      Undertaking strategic community and stakeholder engagement to ensure the projects align with the needs of North Queensland's diverse population

Stuart Garantziotis

Executive Director Infrastructure Program Delivery
Townsville Hospital and Health Service

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