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Healthcare | Technology
Accelerating the pathways between mouse and human in biomedical research
Australia’s medical research sector is thriving, with this year seeing record levels of government investment ($6.8 billion) – and sizeable contributions from the private sector – into early stage, domestic projects. The translation of this research into new products and therapies, however, is not progressing at the same pace, when compared with international peers. It…
12 Jul 2022, by Amy SarcevicHealthcare | Legal
Could anti-abortion law come to Australia – and what might happen if it did?
The US Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v Wade has had an immediate effect on abortion access in the United States, with the criminalisation of abortion in some states taking effect within hours of the court’s ruling. The ruling and its consequences have set off alarm bells worldwide, including Australia, where a series of protests…
11 Jul 2022, by Amy SarcevicUncategorised
The decreasing emphasis on technology in designing future healthcare
As a doctor who works in tech, Microsoft’s Health Industry Executive and Chief Medical Officer Dr Nic Woods’ outlook for the future of health is notably un-technology focussed. “Many of the tools we need to service the future health needs of Australians already exist,” he said ahead of the Innovate Health Conference, hosted by Informa…
5 Jul 2022, by Amy SarcevicHealthcare
The one question people who work with NDIS participants should always ask
Visit Disability Summit Website Book Disability Summit What does fun look like for you? It’s not a question that comes up frequently in a professional context; but it is one that Peer Mentor and disability advocate Adrian O’Malley has begun asking a lot in recent years. Adrian – who lives with disabilities himself following a…
1 Jul 2022, by Amy SarcevicInfrastructure
Update on Brisbane’s Cross River Rail project – an interview with CEO Graeme Newton
As Brisbane gears up to host the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, millions of dollars are being funnelled into new infrastructure projects throughout the city, and nearby suburbs across South East Queensland (SEQ). One of the most prominent of these is the Cross River Rail project – a 10.2 km rail line from Dutton Park…
28 Jun 2022, by Amy SarcevicUncategorised
Creative ways to tackle waste in government
The combined effort and buying power of local governments could be key to achieving circular economy and sustainability outcomes, as Australia makes headway with its Federal Waste Strategy – according to Sam Wylie of Logan Council in Queensland. Forcing the hand of waste producers through ‘sustainable procurement’ - where environmental factors are included in purchasing…
14 Jun 2022, by Amy SarcevicOccupational Health & Safety | Transport & Logistics
The importance of seafarer wellbeing – and how to achieve it
With long stints away from home, lengthy working hours, and disruptions to their Circadian rhythm, seafarers often face unique challenges in terms of managing their mental health. Currently, 40 percent of workers in the maritime industry live with symptoms of depression or anxiety, and between 1960 and 2009, 5.9 percent of seafarers globally died by…
9 Jun 2022, by Amy SarcevicHealthcare | Infrastructure
How NSW is planning for state wide health infrastructure growth
When Chief Executive of Health Infrastructure, Rebecca Wark took on Australia’s second largest infrastructure portfolio in 2019, she wasn’t anticipating an onslaught of bushfires, floods, and a pandemic. But despite the difficulties these events presented when planning for state-wide health infrastructure, they helped cement a strategic foundation. With upended supply chains, workforce pressures, and more…
8 Jun 2022, by Amy SarcevicBanking & Finance | Healthcare
Tackling the backlog in elective surgery
The cessation of elective surgeries during the COVID-19 pandemic continues to present a challenge to the Australian healthcare sector, with both public and private clinics struggling to work through a backlog of some 400 000 cases. Wait times for certain category 2 procedures – which are typically required within months - have blown out, in…
7 Jun 2022, by Amy SarcevicBanking & Finance | Healthcare
How Buy Now Pay Later is fuelling appetite for private healthcare
Changes in the deferred payments landscape could see more Australians gravitating towards private care to fund out-of-pocket health procedures, according to Chief Executive of Openpay, Dion Appel. The last few years have seen attitudes towards credit changing, with consumers turning their back on credit cards to access funds in times of need. As of March…
3 Jun 2022, by Amy SarcevicInforma Connect Australia is the nation's leading event organiser. Our events comprise of large scale exhibitions, industry conferences and highly specialised corporate training.
