Download exclusive past presentation slides from our 2024 Health Facilities Design and Development Summit. Gain valuable insights from industry experts on: $3.2 BILLION NEW WOMEN’S AND CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL: Integrating Mechanical, Electrical Hydraulic Engineering Through Converged Digital Architecture That Powers Sustainable and Proactive Hospital Operations, presented by Rod Sprenger, Director of...

Dive into a selection of Exclusive Presentations from the recent Health Facilities Design & Development Summit, featured in our Victorian edition.Our Past Presentation Pack offers over 60 pages from the Summit's top 3 sessions, giving you a glimpse of the insights awaiting you at our national event, Australian Healthcare Week...

Past Presentations Pack Includes:Sustainable Healthcare: Together Towards Zero 2030 Presented by Dr Ramsey Awad​, Executive Director Infrastructure, Planning & Sustainability, Hunter New England Health District​ Green And Healthy Hospital And ​Procuring A Green And Social Loan​ March 2022​ Presented by Di Mantell, Chief Executive Officer​, Celsus Catalyst for Change​: How...

The brightest minds and senior leaders across the industry come to Australian Healthcare Week (AHW) to source new solutions, gain insights and build lasting, powerful relationships. We're building upon last year's record-breaking event with a host of new activations, programs and list of sponsorship opportunities all designed to maximise ROI....

The Australian Healthcare Week’s 2023-24 State of Industry Report is compiled with input from a cross-section of clinical, nursing, medical, ICT, operational, and capital development leaders from across Australia. This report analyses responses from 100+ respondents who have offered an insight into how their transformation and investment priorities have evolved...

Whether you want to go far and wide or go bespoke and focused, Australian Healthcare Week (AHW) has solutions spanning across the spectrum of marketing and sales objectives. Download the AHW 2024 Prospectus to find out about more the key audience profiles, theatres and the sponsorship and exhibitor packages.

Five Principles Guiding The Design and Development of The DKK 5.4 Billion New North Zealand HospitalAhead of the Health Facilities Design & Development Summit (15-16 March 2023, ICC Sydney), we sat down with our International Keynote Speaker Mette Stokholm, Design Director, New North Zealand to get an insight into the...

St Stephen's Hospital Hervey Bay is Australia's first fully integrated digital hospital and a great example of how digital technology has been incorporated throughout all phases of a project. Partly funded by $47 million federal government grant, everything in the facility from x-rays to equipment monitoring in theatres will be...

In this interview, Bruce Winzar, Executive Director Information Services & Chief Information Officer at Bendigo Health, explores how the hospital went about going fully digital with minimal prototyping and the key success for successful digital transformation and operational effectiveness.

In tis case study, Alastair Greenall, Project Director of the St John of God Bendigo Hospital Redevelopment, explores how his team went about involving stakeholders in the early design phase and how this has helped to deliver a culture of change to deliver the project vision, and the lessons learned...

In this article, Jo Boylan, Director of Operations at Southern Cross Care, shares insight into some of the strategies Southern Cross Care is using to reassess their workforce and current delivery model to transition to a more consumer-driven contemporary service.

In this article, Bronwyn Evans, CEO at Standards Australia explores the underlying principles of what a ‘digital hospital’ actually is, the core elements of the new Digital Hospitals Handbook and the impact it will have for the design, construction and commissioning of healthcare facilities in the future.

In this article, Katharina Redford, Director Clinical & Corporate Information Systems, SWARH, explores the key lessons learned from SWARH’s EHR implementation journey to date and the processes they are adopting to align software design, data and workflows across multiple sites for improved efficiency. 

In this interview transcript, Kate Copeland, Executive Director, Corporate Systems and Infrastructure Metro North Hospital and Health Service, outlines the project vision and delivery model, the current stage of the project and the lessons learned from the journey to date.

In this article, Scott Lisle, Acting Chief Executive of Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service, shares insight into the strategies used to ensure successful PPP project collaboration, the steps taken to ensure clinical buy-in in the process and the lessons learned from the journey to date.

Ahead of the Health Facilities Design and Development Summit taking place at Australian Healthcare Week 2018, Nicole explores Epworth Richmond’s master planning process and next stages, strategies used to manage redevelopment while operating a full capacity business in a residential zone and lessons learned from their journey to date.

In this interview, Steven Parish, Chief Information Officer & Executive Director Information and Infrastructure at Mater Health Services,  explores the new technologies being integrated across both international and Australian healthcare facilities and the design and integration challenges faced during the delivery process.

In this video interview, Andy Black, Chair at Durrow explores: Some of the common pitfalls associated with old models of clinical organisation in hospitals. The strategies that can be used to reassess the clinical organisation of the hospital and the impact this will have on the design of future hospitals....

In this interview, Stephen Thomas General Manager Quality & Innovation, JewishCare explores insight into how his organisation is curating a data-driven environment to manage and improve resident expectations and experience in a changing aged care environment.

In this interview, Bruce Winzar, Executive Director Information Services & Chief Information Officer at Bendigo Health, explores how the hospital went about going fully digital with minimal prototyping and the key success for successful digital transformation and operational effectiveness.

Ahead of Australian Healthcare Week 2018 we caught up with Andrew Montague, CEO at the Central Coast Local Health District, who shares details of the Central Coast’s three new health facility projects, including the $360 million retrofit of Gosford Hospital. Andrew further delves into effective stakeholder engagement and strategies to...

In this video interview, Bruce Coller, Chief Information Officer at Sir Moses Montefiore Jewish Home explores:the steps his organisation is taking to revise their business model in the wake of government reform and changing consumer demandsThe tools they are using to mobilise and improve information collection to improve the patient...

In this interview, Nick Abrahams at Partner, Norton Rose and Futurist, explores the healthcare technologies and trends that will transform Australia’s healthcare system.

In this report,  two CEOs in the NSW Healthcare sector share insights into the approaches they are each using to manage the increasing demand on systems to ensure quality provision of healthcare services now and in the years to come.

David Sinclair is the Executive Director of The Capital and Asset Services Branch (CASB), which oversees the delivery of Queensland Health’s 2017-18 capital budget of almost $1 Billion whist managing its $15 Billion asset base.The primary focus for CASB is aligning the budget to consumer needs, whilst maintaining value for...

Ahead of Australian Healthcare Week 2018, we take a look at some of the key development projects currently underway across Australia and the challenges, strategies and solutions required to ensure successful project execution and completion.

Medical imaging and diagnostic equipment (MIDE) is increasingly being networked to Picture Archiving and Communications Systems (PACS), Radiology Information Systems (RIS), Hospital Information Systems (HIS), and getting connected to the hospital intranet as well as the Internet. Failing to implement the necessary physical infrastructure can result in unexpected downtime, and...

Did you know your employee uniforms can provide better care for aging Australians? Scrub uniform colours can improve visibility and entice different emotional and physical responses. Your employee uniforms should have specific colour schemes but should also be comfortable and stylish for your care workers. Here’s why employee uniforms can...

Living a good life longer (nearly a decade longer) is something to celebrate, with the majority ageing at home within their community. But statistically living longer can mean increasing disability with over a third of people experiencing mild or moderate disability as they age1. Although only one percent of Australians...

Australian Healthcare Week 2023 was a major event for the healthcare industry, showcasing innovations in medical technology, digital health, and hospital services. The Post-Show Report provides valuable insights into the future of Australian healthcare, making it a "must-attend" for professionals and vendors in the field.

2022 saw AHW host 5000+ healthcare leaders and professionals from across Australia and New Zealand.   In 2023, AHW will scale attendance to 6000+ healthcare leaders and professionals and incorporate an eclectic mix of new and staple exhibiton and sponsorship packages to help you demonstrate your solutions and capabilities, build brand...

The Australian Healthcare Week's 2023-24 State of Industry Report is a compilation of input from various healthcare leaders in Australia, including clinical, nursing, medical, ICT, operational and capital development leaders. The report analyzes the responses from over 100 respondents, who have provided insight into how their transformation and investment priorities...

At the Health Facilities Design & Development Conference 2023, you’ll hear from executives who are leading or have recently completed hospital redevelopment projects cutting across the ANZ region.

  A Strategic Review of Australian Digital Health Leaders’ 2022-23 Investments, Priorities & Challenges.Ahead of the 12th Annual Australian Healthcare Week, this whitepaper has been compiled by the Australian Healthcare Week editorial team and will spotlight the key trends and investment priorities for Australian health services across the community, secondary, and...

15-16 MarchDownload the 2023 Program 2023 Focus Areas: Improving health Infrastructure Investments and ROI Alignment Improving Health Facilities Integration with Education and Research Sustainability In Healthcare Operations & Infrastructure Co-design & Stakeholder Engagement Commissioning and Workforce Strategy for Infrastructure Projects Who Attends: Chief Executive Officer Directors/Managers/Project Managers/Leads of: Infrastructure/Redevelopment Strategy &...

(15th March)2023 Focus Areas: Understanding design guideline reforms for Aged Care facilities Bringing care models innovation together with contemporary design Designing and funding integrated living communities for seniors Improving sustainability of aged care facilities Who Attends: RAC and Community Aged Care CXOs Directors/General Managers/Managers of: Technology/Innovation/ICT Customer Experience Operations Facilities...

15th of March2023 Focus Areas:Rethinking healthcare workforce strategy and plans for the new generation of healthcare workers Modernizing collaboration & digital workplace capabilities for staff efficiency and flexibility Bringing evidence-based approaches to staff wellbeing & mental health support Improving attraction and retention of frontline staff Who Attends: GMs/Directors/Managers of: Workforce...

THE NEW FRONT-DOOR TO HEALTHCARE: BUILDING, ACCESSIBLE, USER-CENTRIC & CONNECTED HEALTH SERVICES15-16 MARCH, ICC SYDNEYEVENT THEMES1Harnessing value from telehealth, virtual care and remote patient monitoring2Building an integrated, value-based health system foundation3Sustaining innovative culture and new ways of working4Improving care outcomes through health data optimization and AIKEY SPEAKERSSandra CookExecutive Branch Manager...

(15 - 16 March)2023 Focus Areas: Improving collection and translation of patient feedback into actionable insights Streamlining pre-to-post admission patient journey through digital innovation Creating a quality and safety culture that drives continuous improvement Harnessing value from co-design & design thinking principles Building wellness centred, value based and preventative health...

Australia’s biggest healthcare expo returned live and in-person in 2022! Australian Healthcare Week returned to the International Convention Centre in Syndey on March 16th-17th 2022. Australian Healthcare Week has again proven to be the most significant healthcare event in Australasia, with over 5000 healthcare professionals, innovation experts and Government leaders...

The Australian Healthcare Week Expo is returning to the International Convention Centre in Sydney over 16 - 17 March 2022 and is all about continuously improving our hospitals and workforce for the future.Don’t miss your chance to connect, learn and network with 130+ expert speakers at the largest healthcare event...

Take a look at the recently finalised programs for the Australian Healthcare Week Expo 2022. Explore program insight and view our executive level speaker line up for the:Cyber Security in Health SummitHealth Informatics & Analytics SummitPatient Experience Summit Healthcare Start Ups Summit

Take a look at the recently finalised programs for the Australian Healthcare Week Expo 2022. Explore program insight and view our executive level speaker line up for the: Nursing & Midwifery SummitHealthcare Workforce GPs and Primary Care Summit Mental Health Services Summit

In 2021 we saw new care models, digital services, infrastructure projects and systems continue rolling out to meet the surmounting care needs of Australian citizens, whilst highlighting the gaps in connectivity and policy across Australia’s primary, aged care and acute care services. As we transition into 2022 the intent in...

View the Australian Healthcare Week 2022 program now to gain access to over 200+ speakers, 170+ sessions, 3 industry specific conferences and much more!

AHW Digital is Australia’s largest online healthcare community, fostered by Australia’s largest healthcare event, Australian Healthcare Week. Representing the entire Australian healthcare industry, our mission is to provide tailored online learning and development opportunities and to drive continued industry collaboration across the entire healthcare sector. Get your copy of the...

Looking to streamline project delivery healthcare providers look to partners, like yourselves, to provide solutions, share expertise, deliver innovations and help overcome challenges.  While healthcare project investment and innovation is at an all-time high; driven by the enlightened and technologically savvy customer as well as by recent exposés into the...

Ahead of Australian Healthcare Week 2020 we picked the brains of over 100 Australian healthcare professionals to learn more about the design, technology and talent trends they see driving patient experience innovation and investment priorities in 2020 and compiled them into our exclusive Market Outlook which will help your business...

Ahead of Australian Healthcare Week 2019 we take a look at the work platinum event sponsor Oneview has done in partnership with The Sydney Children’s Hospital Network, and delve into the benefits these innovative technologies are delivering to patients and their carers. 

Most solution providers start with a single product and through experience they learn about customer need. Adding value to their existing products, they introduce new, but related products to the product line. For a long time it has been believed that bundling products with related services creates a solution. This...

Simulation is an incredibly valuable activity when testing new processes, tools or designs, to determine functionality and usability. In May 2020, Mater Education created a prototype simulation on the newly designed endoscopy cleaning galley. Mater Education’s OptiSim team constructed a prototype room mirroring the new designed endoscopy cleaning galley, to...

Ahead of the Digital Healthcare Summit and Australian Healthcare Week 2019 we take a look at Australian Cyber Security, with a key focus on My Health Record. We then explore how public concerns can be effectively addressed through new security measures, greater understanding and improved security and control of sensitive...

Ahead of the Aged Care Summit and Australian Healthcare Week 2019 we look at the biggest challenges affecting Australian Aged Care providers and explore the innovative strategies being harnessed in a bid to ease the mounting pressure of an aging population and meet changing consumer expectations. 

Ahead of Australian Healthcare Week 2019 we discuss the concept of future proofing, and explore top strategies to protect against obsolescence through the lens of four Asia Pacific hospital projects.  

In late 2019 the team at AHW HQ released the newest Healthcare Week Report (if you missed it you can grab a copy here). The report found that as we move into the new decade the healthcare sector is experiencing a great deal of disruption. This disruption is driven by...

Healthcare organizations face growing challenges related to infectious disease control. Although adherence to best practices such as frequent hand washing and the use of personal protective equipment are regarded as the leading weapons against infectious disease spread and hospital-acquired infections, the built environment, including the HVAC systems, also play an...

The Australian Healthcare Week Expo is back in 2021, held on the 17-18 March at the ICC, Sydney!What's New in 2021?Bringing together the entire healthcare community together all under one roofThe chance to learn from a number of expert speakers from South Western Sydney Local Health District, Metro South Health,...