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Healthcare
Current challenges confronting correctional health services
According to a story reported by the ABC, a recent report by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare "indicates Australian prisoners have much higher rates of mental and physical health issues than among the general population". This report also stated that "37% of prisoners about to be released said their health was a lot…
5 Aug 2013, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Close-up: Dr Alice Rota-Bartelink
Dr Alice Rota-Bartelink has worked across a wide range of service sectors. She held a 4-year lecturing position at La Trobe University, Melbourne where she attained her PhD. She joined Wintringham in 2001 to undertake an international study of homelessness among the aged and more recently to manage the Wicking Project presented today. Alice is…
2 Aug 2013, by Informa InsightsLeadership & Communication
Sex-segregated labour markets ‘perpetuating gender inequality’
There is an entrenched division across many Australian industries between sectors dominated by men and those dominated by women. This is according to Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) president Ged Kearney, who said gender inequality in the workplace must be tackled. Ms Kearney spoke at the Fifth International Community, Work and Family Conference and…
2 Aug 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Red tape cut for Queensland’s resources industry
The Newman government has claimed significant cuts to red tape in Queensland's resources sector will benefit both businesses and jobs. Deputy premier and state development minister Jeff Seeney said the government's Resources Cabinet Committee had made industry investment much easier. The changes include streamlining the environmental impact statement (EIS) process, which large projects must undergo…
1 Aug 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Opinion: Sustainability – what it means
Antony Sprigg*, the CEO of the Infrastructure Sustainability Council, discusses the idea of sustainability and ways the transport and logistics industries can implement more sustainable initiatives. Sustainability is a word that means many things to many people. Importantly, it is ultimately not a vogue word, but rather a concept which should always be tested, revisited…
1 Aug 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Close-up: Jamie Bradford, SKM and CILTA(WA)
Jamie Bradford is the Chair of CILTA (WA) and Senior Associate with Sinclair Knight Merz. Jamie has over 30 years’ experience in transport and logistics, the past 20 years specifically working on logistics aspects including the strategising, planning, implementation and management of construction project supply chains for EPC projects. Jamie was the recipient of CILTA’s…
31 Jul 2013, by Informa InsightsLeadership & Communication
5 essential tips for engaging an audience
Public speaking is rarely easy. Whether you're inexperienced, talking to a large group of people or are presenting to high-profile executives, there are a number of factors that may have you especially nervous when public speaking. Many speakers tend to become introverted in these circumstances and read mechanically from a prepared script and slideshow. Here are…
31 Jul 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Industry Insights: What strategies will we see for NSW Ports?
By Paul Zalai*, Director, Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) We have interesting days ahead with Hutchison operating as the third stevedore at Port Botany and incumbent stevedores (DP World and Patrick) continuing to invest in equipment to improve efficiency. With the cap on the port’s container throughput removed as a part of the 99 year…
30 Jul 2013, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Presentations: Reducing avoidable pressure injuries
In the lead-up to the second annual Reducing Avoidable Pressure Injuries Conference, we have made some of the presentations delivered at the 2012 event available for download. Presentation 1: Emerging research evidence in the use of silicone dressings in the prevention of pressure injuries in critically ill and trauma patients This presentation will discuss the…
29 Jul 2013, by Informa InsightsLeadership & Communication
What type of leader are you?
Being a leader isn't easy, and everyone brings their own qualities and attributes to the role in an effort to get the best out of their colleagues. However, there are several distinct leadership styles - all of which have their own advantages and disadvantages in the workplace. Do you recognise yourself in this list? And…
29 Jul 2013, 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.
