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Healthcare
eMedication Management Conference’16 – Event Highlights
e-Medication Management Conference 2016 This year’s 5th Annual eMedication Management Conference welcomed over one hundred attendees from across all states and territories, including representation from NZ and the UK to the Swissotel in Sydney on 15-16 March. Thank you to speakers, attendees, sponsors, and endorsers eHealth NSW and SHPA for attending and supporting this year’s…
31 Mar 2016, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
National Dementia Conference 2016 -Event Highlights
National Dementia Conference 2016 Dementia is the most significant health issue facing the nation, and according to the AIHW, the number of Australians living with dementia is expected to rise to 400,000 in less than five years. The sharing of information and range of services available is a key element to supporting people living with…
31 Mar 2016, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
If death freaks you out, Molly can help.
In preparation for the Advance Care Planning Conference in Sydney, 2-3 May 2016, we spent a few moments with Molly Carlile AM, FACN, FAICD, Deathtalker® (www.deathtalker.com), National Ambassador for 'Dying to Know Day' and gained some insights into the focus of discussions on palliative care with regards to end-of-life management. What have been some of the highlights of your career…
30 Mar 2016, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
How To Solve Some of The Biggest Issues With Client-Centred Care For People With Multiple Disabilities
Greater choices and control for people with disabilities is a key to delivering client-centred care and in the lead up to the 7th Annual National Disability Summit 2016, we had the chance to speak with Renée Heaton and DUO’s Cheryl Pollard (CEO) and Cathy Clifford (Support Worker) on the importance of the relationship between carers and…
8 Mar 2016, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Supporting carers of frail-elderly people and people living with dementia
We are delighted to announce Centacare as the Lanyard Sponsor for the 7th Annual National Dementia Conference, taking place on 21-22 March 2016 at the Novotel in Brisbane. Centacare have been providing support services to people in South East Queensland for over fifty years, including aged care, psychiatric care, disability support, community programs and much more. We…
8 Mar 2016, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
The Six Ps of the NDIS Scheme
Mambourin Enterprises CEO Rohan Braddy is one of the world’s leading advocate of the movement on recognising universal access to disability services as a human right. As a member of the National Disability Services Victoria Committee, the National Board of National Disability Services, Mr. Braddy continues to use his experience and qualifications in his professional…
7 Mar 2016, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Supporting People with Cognitive Impairments and the NDIS
Dr John Chesterman, the Manager of Policy and Education at the Office of the Public Advocate-Victoria, is a strong advocate for human rights and was among the key personality speakers at the 2015 National Disability Summit. The NDIS and Consumer Choice The underlying philosophy of the NDIS is that of consumer choice, which raises the…
23 Feb 2016, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Awareness on “Domestic Violence” – from victims perspective
A post on the popular blog “Humans of New York” featuring a woman whose entire life has been snatched away by her abusive husband has gone viral. In a series of portraits taken at the Metropolitan Detention Centre in Brooklyn, the woman shares how the man she fell in love with started abusing her, and why she…
22 Feb 2016, by Informa InsightsHealthcare | Social Policy
Break Those Chains Sista: Bringing Attention to Domestic Violence In Indigenous Communities
Family & domestic violence have reached epidemic proportions in Australia, impacting all communities. We spoke to Luke Edwards, who is a social worker and songwriter/producer who assisted with the song ‘Break Those Chains Sista’, which was written and developed by a group of indigenous domestic violence survivors. The song will be featured at the upcoming…
16 Feb 2016, by Informa InsightsHealthcare | Social Policy
Supporting Employees Suffering Domestic Violence: The Westpac Experience
As a preview to some of the issues that will be discussed at the 2nd Annual National Family & Domestic Violence Summit we spoke to Ainslie van Onselen, the Director of Women’s Markets, Inclusion & Diversity at Westpac. She spoke to us about the initiatives Westpac has implemented to support their employees who are experiencing…
15 Feb 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.
