Cassie Hainsworth

Children's Hospital Westmead (CHW) Redevelopment Program Director The Children's Hospital Westmead

Health Facilities Design & Development (PAID) Day One: Wednesday, 19 March 2025

9:10 AM Case Study | Transforming Paediatric Care: Insights from the $619 Million Children's Hospital at Westmead Redevelopment


·      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

10:10 AM Panel discussion | Designing for the patient experience: creating healing environments in modern healthcare facilities


·      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

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Cassie.

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