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Education
Teachers need more training to help students with special educational needs
‘Special education’ is a broad term and requires an equally broad set of skills, providers and strategies – not a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach - says academic expert, Dr. Kathleen Tait. “Included within a typical education classroom one could find students with a range of intellectual, social and emotional difficulties; children who are gifted and talented; and/or…
17 Dec 2019, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
The world’s cheapest port upgrade? How this Dutch firm is set to transform port operations globally
At up to 80 metres tall and 400 metres long, a cargo ship is a majestic piece of engineering, designed to circumnavigate the globe in a swift, multi-week voyage; and for a shelf-life of 25-30 years. Its 1000 plus litre engine propels it through open-face ocean at speeds of up to 24 knots, floating gross…
16 Dec 2019, by Amy SarcevicEnergy & Utilities
Marginal loss factors – a barrier to clean energy investment?
Over the past few years, the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has caused quite a stir when setting its marginal loss factors (MLF) - the annually-updated figures it uses to calculate the value of power lost through transmission in a choked energy grid. The draft figures for 2020-21, released in November, show a steep year-on-year…
13 Dec 2019, by Amy SarcevicHealthcare | Technology
Becoming an award-winning, fully-integrated digital hospital
St. Stevens hospital in Hervey Bay is Australia’s first fully-integrated digital hospital. It was the first hospital nationally to get level 7 HIMSS EMRAM accreditation, and the third globally, outside of North America, to win the highly prestigious HIMSS Nicholas E Davies Award of Excellence. How did it get there? Ahead of the eMedication Management…
9 Dec 2019, by Amy SarcevicHealthcare | Legal
Is a national rollout of voluntary assisted dying legislation imminent?
The medical industry is, by nature, beset with ethical controversies; few more profound than the issue of voluntary assisted dying (VAD). Victoria is currently the only state in Australia to have such a law, but lately - with the heightened national focus on elder rights - there has been increased talk about enacting the legislation…
4 Dec 2019, by Amy SarcevicUncategorised
More than a “dating site for dirt” – smart technology that all rail operators need to know about
The rail industry generates thousands of tonnes of construction waste per annum and just a fraction of this is diverted from landfills, to be recycled, reused, reprocessed or stockpiled. This level of wastage is more than just an environmental and economic concern; it’s a major missed financial opportunity for businesses, highlights Jack Manning Sustainability Lead…
27 Nov 2019, by Amy SarcevicPlanning & Design
Navigating public hospitals – the role of Urbanite
Designing the signage and wayfinding for a 488-bed, six storey public hospital is no easy feat; but it's part of the challenge for multi-award-winning designer, Carlo Giannasca. Giannasca heads up wayfinding consultancy, Urbanite - the firm tasked with designing the 6000 signs and 300 wall graphics that comprise the $840 million Northern Beaches Hospital in Sydney.…
21 Nov 2019, by Informa InsightsLegal | Occupational Health & Safety
Preparing for workplace manslaughter provisions in Victoria
In October 2019, the Victorian Labor Government submitted its Workplace Manslaughter (WM) legislation to state Parliament. The bill has already passed the lower house and is currently before the upper house (Legislative Council); where it will need the support of cross-bench members. If passed, Victoria will become the third state in Australia to enact WM…
20 Nov 2019, by Amy SarcevicHealthcare | Legal
Balancing the rights and responsibilities of doctors and patients
In December 2014, a 21-year old man was brought to a Victorian Emergency Department (ED) by his family because of bizarre behaviour. Clinicians believed he was suffering from a mental illness, probably psychosis. He was, however, co-operative and agreeable to staying for further assessment and probable admission. Therefore, he did not meet criteria for involuntary…
15 Nov 2019, by Amy SarcevicTechnology | Transport & Logistics
Reaching net zero carbon and implications for asset renewal in rail
In a national bid to reach net zero carbon and meet the prescribed targets of the 2016 Paris Agreement, rail has an important role to play. It’s efficient throughput and high passenger density may give it brownie points from an environmental perspective. However, with the vast majority of freight rail assets in Australia and New…
13 Nov 2019, 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.
