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Healthcare
10 design principles to create a better environment for people with dementia
Professor Richard Fleming is the Director of the NSW/ACT Dementia Training Study Centre. A key element of his work is translating knowledge around dementia-friendly environmental design into practice. Informa Healthcare had the chance to speak to him about how the built environment affects people with dementia. We will publish his responses to a number of…
19 Nov 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Increasing freight capacity in the metropolitan corridor
As ARTC’s alliance partner in delivering the Metropolitan Freight Network (MFN) – Port Botany Rail Link (PBRL), Downer Infrastructure is responsible for the management of signaling, civil & track design, construction, testing and commissioning. Downer is adding to the already delivered rail infrastructure that formed Stage 1 of this project, which included a major yard…
19 Nov 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
The age of the customer in the online logistics industry
From B2B, to B2C, the common theme at the online retail logistics conference was the rise of the consumer and the importance of customer service. In an Australian first, the Online Retail Logistics conference discussed the latest shipping barriers and customer expectations. With industry speakers from eBay, Australia Post, IBM Australia and Kogan.com, the changing…
19 Nov 2013, by Informa InsightsLeadership & Communication
Women in leadership ‘vital for global economy’
Promoting female leadership skills is an important part of company growth for businesses worldwide. This is according to Lisa Crawford, senior vice-president of employment services consultancy Randstad, who said the benefits of greater diversity in the workplace are multitude. "With nearly one billion women poised to enter the global economy in the coming decade, and…
18 Nov 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
The international landscape of rail maintenance: the latest news and projects
As asset management programs and buzz words are beginning to make their rounds, rail operators, state governments and rail associations are encouraging best practices in international rail maintenance standards. We have taken a look at some of the latest developments in the international rail front, to show that the issues we have in Australia, are…
15 Nov 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Close-up: Jim Cooper
Jim Cooper, CEO of the Port Of Portland will discuss the port supply chain and the importance of providing flexibility in a changing mineral sands market at the Mineral Sands Conference, to be held on the 4– 5 March 2014 in Melbourne Port of Portland is one of Victoria's four commercial ports. The Port handles…
15 Nov 2013, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
NDIS roll-out: Nurses will require training and up-skilling
Mental health nurses have a very diverse and challenging role in caring and supporting for people with mental health issues and their families. Their involvement will be crucial when integrating mental health in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Professor Wendy Cross, Head, School of Nursing & Midwifery, Monash University and President, Australian College of…
14 Nov 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Infographic: Curtis Island GLNG project on track for 2015
The Curtis Island GLNG project is a US$18.5 billion pioneering enterprise to convert coal seam gas (CSG) into liquefied natural gas (LNG). The joint-venture led by Santos with PETRONAS, Total and KOGAS as partners represents a major investment into a cleaner energy source. This infographic visualises some of the key facts about the project. The…
14 Nov 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Mining boom ‘not over’
Australia's mining boom is not over, new research has argued. The BIS Shrapnel Mining in Australia 2013-28 report suggested that despite predicted falls in investment, the industry will continue to be the country's main economic influence for the next five years. Mining production is expected to surge 41 per cent over this period, which will…
14 Nov 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
VIC railway engineering receives $14m maintenance boost
A new $14.6 million freight rail maintenance depot in Victoria is set to give railway engineering in the state a boost. The Victorian coalition government revealed the rail freight wagon terminal and sidings will be a central part of the state's push towards strengthening the logistics sector and improving activity in Melbourne's western suburbs. The…
14 Nov 2013, 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.
