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Healthcare
Close-Up: Professor Mary Chiarella
Mary Chiarella is Professor of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing & Midwifery at the University of Sydney. Her career spans 40 years both in the United Kingdom and Australia across a variety of nursing and midwifery services. Mary will be delivering a keynote speech at the 6th Annual Obstetric Malpractice Conference, taking place on the 26th and 27th June in…
18 Jun 2014, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Program launch: Operating Theatre Management Conference
Key to the performance of operating theatres is meeting national safety and quality standards, effectively managing the workforce, improving safety procedures and maximising theatre efficiency. Whilst there have been developments around safety and efficiency there are still areas for improvement, which requires effective operating room management through collaboration and collective responsibility. With this in mind,…
17 Jun 2014, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Queensland healthcare receives a timely helping hand
Healthcare organisations in Queensland and around Australia looked to be heading for trouble when the federal budget was announced last month. In a budget that was harsh on one of the country's most vital sectors, there seemed to be little respite from the funding cuts that were in line for healthcare providers. A recently announced reprieve…
17 Jun 2014, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Debating drug pricing, regulation and industry transparency
Pharmaceutical companies, law firms, government departments, associations and consultants convened at the Sydney Harbour Marriott on 29th and 30th May 2014, for the 7th Annual Pharmaceutical Law Conference. Over this jam-packed two-day event, discussion centred on a selection of pivotal issues impacting the industry including pharmaceutical law reforms, Intellectual Property, evaluation of the competitive landscape and industry…
16 Jun 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Ready, aim aim aim, fire: How to keep the costs of LNG projects in control
Cost blowouts in many Australian LNG Projects have been well documented. In recent months, there has been solid confirmation that Aussie resource projects are the most expensive in the world. In the lead up to the 2014 South East Asia Australia Offshore & Onshore Conference (SEAAOC), taking place this August in Darwin, we had the chance…
16 Jun 2014, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Head and neck cancer on the decline in Australia
In positive news for healthcare practitioners in Australia, a new report indicates that rates of head and neck cancer are dropping in Australia. According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare's (AIHW) 'Head and neck cancers in Australia' report, the rate of these cancers decreased from 19.3 to 16.8 cases diagnosed per 100,000 people in…
14 Jun 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Boosts for Queensland’s resources sector
In light of recent budget cuts affecting a range of industries, a series of government reforms is set to offer timely assistance to Queensland's vital mining and resources sector. The Queensland government announced at the start of this month that it would be taking steps to "repair the state's budget", a move which has been welcomed…
13 Jun 2014, by Informa InsightsTechnology
Infographic: How a Bitcoin transaction works
Bitcoin has been dubbed Currency of the Future. When it comes to Bitcoin transaction, fast and secure are the key words spring to mind, all thanks to its fundamental encryption technology. This infographic shows you how a Bitcoin transaction works. Perhaps it's time to make an investment if you haven't already? You can find out more about Bitcoin and crytocurrency at…
12 Jun 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
NSW’s rapid transit rail to spearhead “war on congestion”
The NSW government is ready to take a hard line on the state's congestion problems - with an exciting new railway project set to lead the efforts. In response to years of complaints from commuters and other travellers in the state, the government recently revealed its new rapid transit rail network project, which promises to…
12 Jun 2014, by Informa InsightsHealthcare | Social Policy
Enabling effective supervision-training for community sector workers
One of the key challenges for supervisors and senior practitioners in the welfare and community sectors is to ensure that supervisees are offered individualised and non-directive supervision development training. In the lead up to the Australian Community Workers Conference and Exhibition 2014, we had the chance to speak to Dr Elizabeth Riley, Counsellor & Clinical…
11 Jun 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.
