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Healthcare
Realising the Promise of NDIS: Using innovation to recruit, train and support an NDIS ready workforce
In the lead up to the 8th Annual National Disability Summit we have been joined by Dr Jodie Goldney from The Professional Practice Academy (PPA) to discuss the NDIS and other burning issues. Jodie mentioned to me in the research stages that it is expected that the number of people employed in the disability…
4 Mar 2017, by InformaHealthcare
Product Innovations in Medication Management
Hospitals have long been exploring strategies to improve patient care and flow in medication management. We recently caught up with Paragon Care’s National Group Sales Manager, Paul Blewitt to discuss some of the recent developments in medication managements and their benefits to patients. Looking at the case study of Norwalk Hospital in Connecticut (USA), what…
2 Mar 2017, by InformaTransport & Logistics
Better Outcomes through Collaboration in Rail Safety
Enhancing Safety through Collaboration is the central theme of the RISSB Rail Safety 2017 Conference, why is collaboration so important across the rail industry? "No one person or one organisation knows all the answers or is an expert on everything. By organisations working together around rail safety it brings many strengths and a great deal…
1 Mar 2017, by Informa InsightsEducation
Teaching gifted children
Teaching gifted students is no easy feat. Easily bored and often more knowledgeable than their teachers, these children frequently come in the guise of class nuisances or even under-performers. Yet, like any other child, gifted students have a right to an education which stimulates and stretches them. The question is ‘how?’. Christine Ireland of AAEGT…
20 Feb 2017, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Collaboration Key for Rail Safety Wins
Collaboration - the key to continued safety wins for the rail industry in Australia and the main focus of the Rail Industry Safety and Standards Board annual Rail Safety Conference will take place in Brisbane on the 4th and 5th April 2017. We are excited to bring together a faculty of speakers from across the…
17 Feb 2017, by Informa InsightsHealthcare | Technology
Trish Hammond: Connecting Consumers & Cosmetic Medicine Practicioners
With just two weeks to go until the inaugural National Cosmetic Medicine Summit, we spoke with blogger and General Manager of the Plastic Surgery Hub Trish Hammond to discuss the power of social media in providing cosmetic medicine consumers with more information and choice. Tell me a bit about the Plastic Surgery Hub and how…
16 Feb 2017, by Lisa HedlundEducation | Leadership & Communication | Occupational Health & Safety
A Service First Approach to Delivering a Great Customer Experience
Creating collaborative approaches that ensure the involvement and opinions of all involved are heard are vital in a service first approach to delivering a great customer experience, according to Gallagher Bassett's General Manager, Aidan Brophy. Speaking at the 18th Annual National Workers’ Compensation Summit later this month in Melbourne, Aidan and his colleague Lucas Kowlaski are opening…
14 Feb 2017, by Lisa HedlundHealthcare
Caroline Grogan on Dementia & Dementia Friendly Communities
With one week to go until the 8th Annual National Dementia Conference, we spoke with Centacare's S.H.A.R.E. The CareProgram Co-ordinator Caroline Grogan to discuss dementia in Australia and dementia friendly communities. Dementia is currently the single greatest cause of disability in older Australians. How can our healthcare system better meet the needs of…
14 Feb 2017, by Lisa HedlundTransport & Logistics
Light Rail Innovation
In less than two weeks the Light Rail industry will meet on the Gold Coast for two days of discussion on planning, development and delivery of Light Rail in Australia. Australian projects are utilizing cutting edge technology and control systems as well as showcasing innovative light rail vehicles and platform solutions. As we approach the…
10 Feb 2017, by Lisa HedlundHealthcare
The complexities of the issues surrounding women with disability and violence
In the lead-up to the 8th Annual National Disability Summit, taking place on 8-9 May 2017, at the Novotel Melbourne on Collins, I had the chance to speak to Belinda Mason, Director, Blur Projects and Denise Beckwith who are co-presenting on the issues surrounding women with disability & violence. Their presentation will explain how the…
9 Feb 2017, by InformaInforma Connect Australia is the nation's leading event organiser. Our events comprise of large scale exhibitions, industry conferences and highly specialised corporate training.
