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Healthcare
A Lived Experience of Mental Health Reform and the NDIS
With only a few weeks until his address at the 4th Annual National Mental Health Conference in Melbourne, we thought a brief word with Michael Burge OAM, Consumer Advocate / Wellness Warrior, National Mental Health Consumer & Carer Forum (NMHCCF) would be the perfect prelude to the event. Presenting 'A Lived Experience of Mental Health Reform and…
9 Nov 2016, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
How Technology can Assist People with an ABI to Increase their Motivation, Function, Cognitive Abilities & Upper Limb Movement
Vicki Abraham has been in private practice for 16 years and Abraham OT Services P/L (AOTS) has 5 OT’s providing OT services to people with varying conditions. Vicki’s clinic focuses on the use of robotic /computer based therapy devices and CI Therapy due to the need for Neurological Upper Limb Rehab within the community setting…
1 Nov 2016, by Informa InsightsHealthcare | Social Policy
Sandra Dill AM on Surrogacy & Infertility
In the lead-up to the 2016 Assisted Reproductive Technology Summit we spoke to Sandra Dill AM about surrogacy and infertility, and her work with AccessAustralia. Sandra is a consumer advocate for equity of access to patient-centred healthcare achieved through ethical, evidence-based legislation and shared responsibility, engaging patients in all levels of policy decisions. Her advocacy for…
31 Oct 2016, by Informa InsightsEducation | Infrastructure | Planning & Design
Risks that universities should consider when structuring a PBSA transaction
In a bid to become more competitive and attract and retain those all-important international students, many universities are now accelerating the development of their on-campus accommodation. And with the current attractiveness of the debt and equity market, there has never been a better time to monetize existing accommodation assets or gain assistance from the private sector to develop…
28 Oct 2016, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Teletrac Navman – Route Compliance and your Business
Just 2 weeks to go until heavy vehicle operators, safety experts, risk managers and the heavy vehicle regulator meet in Sydney for the 10th annual Chain of Responsibility & Heavy Vehicle Safety Conference. As the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) continue with the National Roadworthiness Baseline Survey, heavy vehicle operators are looking to employ solutions to…
28 Oct 2016, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Providing the right support for individuals with an ABI
PROVIDING THE RIGHT SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH AN ABI Samantha Grant is a registered Clinical psychologist based in Sydney with over 17 years’ experience in Clinical Psychology services to adults (16 – 65) following complex and catastrophic injuries, particularly acquired brain injury. In the lead up to the 4th National Acquired Brain Injury Conference taking…
27 Oct 2016, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Commercial Mind, Social Heart: icare’s philosophy for improving quality of life outcomes
Improving choice, quality and service delivery for the changing needs of people living with an ABI is the central theme for this year's National Acquired Brain Injury Conference which is taking place on the 8 - 9 November 2016 at the Royal Rehab, Ryde, Sydney. In the lead up to this event, we were delighted…
25 Oct 2016, by Informa InsightsInfrastructure
A new model for delivering value add in PPP design
Quantifying the value that design adds in a PPP project is no easy feat. Often the value doesn’t reveal itself until well into the life-cycle of the asset, when its ability to withstand demographic, environmental or technological changes is put to the test. Any upfront value may be completely eroded by factors like urbanization, disaggregation…
20 Oct 2016, by Informa InsightsPlanning & Design
The link between pedagogy and the physical environment
Without doubt the key contribution an Architect or Designer can make to the classrooms of today and tomorrow is to form a link between pedagogy and the physical environment. Designing for the 21st Century is critical to student success and teacher well-being. Imagine a small group of students tasked with discussing and building a cardboard…
11 Oct 2016, by Informa InsightsDefence & Security
Australia-Singapore – how strategic is the ‘strategic relationship’?
Australia and Singapore have a newly agreed comprehensive strategic partnership, but how and to what extent can relations with Singapore advance Australia’s strategic objectives, as highlighted in the 2016 Defence White Paper? In advance of his address at the Northern Australia Defence Summit, Dr. Euan Graham of the Lowy Institute of International Policy spoke with…
7 Oct 2016, 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.
