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Transport & Logistics
Sixth rail Centre of Excellence set to open in Sydney
Another new rail maintenance facility is set to open its doors in the New South Wales capital, the latest in a series of centres that have been constructed thanks to state government funding. The new rail Centre of Excellence - the sixth out of a total of eight to be built in New South Wales…
9 Jul 2014, by Informa InsightsTechnology
Telecommunications – The backbone of Sydney Trains’ underground infrastructure
Telecommunications is fast becoming the chosen communication method for the rail industry. From increasing the efficiency, safety and reliability of operations to enhancing passenger experience, telecommunications and train control are essential to improving the growing and diversified demands of rail organisations. In the lead up to the ARA’s inaugural Telecommunications & Train Control Conference, we…
8 Jul 2014, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
How can we ensure quality, safety and efficacy in self-care?
Self-care has evolved tremendously in the past four decades. With the advent of the Internet, diverse sources of health advice and information are now just a few clicks away. Quality, safety and efficacy should be the core emphasis for self-care, so that individuals can reliably choose self-care products and services to look after their health…
8 Jul 2014, by Informa InsightsEducation
New dual-sector university a Queensland first
A merger between two educational institutions in Queensland has resulted in the state's first ever dual-sector university, which is now open and promises to boost higher education opportunities for locals. Minister for Education Christopher Pyne joined Minister for Education, Training and Employment John-Paul Langbroek in opening the university, made up of Central Queensland University (CQU) and…
8 Jul 2014, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
NDIS rollout continues with trials in three states and territories
A year after the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) first launched in Australia, three more states and territories across the country have jumped on board with the program, continuing its successful nationwide rollout. On July 1, the NDIS confirmed the establishment of three new trial states in the ACT, Northern Territory and Western Australia. These…
7 Jul 2014, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
How can we make healthcare more affordable for Australians?
The Australian healthcare system is one of the top four amongst the western countries according to a recent report conducted by the Commonwealth Fund. Yet the industry is met with soaring demand, underfunding and resource constraints. Private health insurers are playing a more important role than before to help and improve the healthcare system, in…
7 Jul 2014, by Informa InsightsDefence & Security
Sharing best practice to enhance campus and student security in Australia
Australian University student numbers are continuing to rise each year, heightening the complexity of the ability for security managers and law enforcers to effectively maintain a secure and safe environment for students. With the task to manage a whole range of environments and situations, from the physical security of the campus to monitoring the welfare…
4 Jul 2014, by Informa InsightsBanking & Finance | Technology
Where does the future of Bitcoin lie?
Perhaps one of the most enigmatic trends to hit the technology and finance worlds in recent memory, the viability and future direction of Bitcoin is still very much up in the air. Still yet to break into the mainstream, the spread and uptake of Bitcoin has certainly been slower than its developers would have hoped.…
4 Jul 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Skytrain project takes Sydney rail to the next level
The latest exciting urban transport project to come out of Sydney will take the NSW capital's rail infrastructure - quite literally - to the next level. Work officially commenced on Skytrain, a component of the NSW government's $8.3 billion North West Rail Link programme, in late June. The Skytrain project, to which $340 million of…
4 Jul 2014, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Youth mental health ward a vital feature of new Western Australia hospital
The new Fiona Stanley Hospital, set to open in Western Australia next year, will feature a state first - a mental health unit specially geared towards meeting the needs of young patients. At an unveiling at the end of June, Mental Health Minister Helen Morton revealed that a dedicated 14-bed Youth Unit (YoU) will help to provide specialist mental…
3 Jul 2014, by Informa InsightsInforma Connect Australia is the nation's leading event organiser. Our events comprise of large scale exhibitions, industry conferences and highly specialised corporate training.
