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Healthcare
Supporting individuals with traumatic brain injury
A severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) alters the ability to communicate decisions and choices to others clearly, affecting the wellbeing of an individual. It is important to understand the experiences of young people making decisions after injury, in order to determine the best strategies for decision-making participation. Supporting the decision-making process for young people with…
20 May 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Winners and Losers of the Federal Budget 2013/2014
The release of the Federal Budget on Tuesday the 14th May, has brought about questions on whether or not state governments will match expenditure dollar for dollar. The winners and losers of the budget have been welcomed in the media; but Treasurer Wayne Swan states that the focus of his latest budget will be to…
17 May 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
The next generation in IRJ design and rail engineering
We had the opportunity to have a chat with Professor Manicka Dhanasekar (Sekar) and Dr Nannan (Roger) Zong of Infrastructure Engineering in the School of Civil Engineering at Queensland University of Technology prior to the RISSB National Rail Turnouts Workshop. Pofessor Sekar has an esteemed and long career in academia including the publication of over…
14 May 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Engaging with China: Where to from here?
The world is changing at a rapid rate and an increased awareness of opportunities in new emerging markets will be the key to success and growth in the years ahead. The extent to which companies will be seen as a destination for Chinese investors depends largely on our ability to engage with and tailor opportunities…
7 May 2013, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Supporting the decision making process for people with intellectual disability
The needs of young people with very high and complex care needs have been identified as a priority group for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), with recent legislation being passed to ensure people have a greater level of care and support.To maximise the potential benefit of forthcoming funds, it’s essential to fully understand the…
5 May 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Driving innovation in rail operation & training
The Adelaide based rail operator Genesee & Wyoming Australia plays a vital role in the national minerals sector, operating nearly 5,000 km of railroad in South Australia and the Northern Territory. In his 8 years as managing director at G&W Australia, Robert Easthope has led the company’s growth in its largest operating region and has…
30 Apr 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Call for papers: WA Transport Infrastructure 2013
From meeting customer demand, to offering better freight solutions and attracting new operators and investors, transport infrastructure plays a key role in generating increased benefits for Western Australia. The scale of WA’s transport task quickly comes into focus when you consider the figures that emerged at the Western Australia Transport Infrastructure 2012 Conference. We learnt…
23 Apr 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Improving your pit to port efficiencies
The Russian mining industry is set to learn more from Australia this May at the 8th Russian and CIS Coal Summit. We spoke with Dr Gaurav Singh from CSIRO Digital Productivity & Services Flagship (Australia), to find out more. Q: Guarav, in your experience what are the biggest challenges you see coal mining operations face…
19 Apr 2013, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
The challenge of degenerative disability: Huntington’s Disease
Younger people with very high and complex care needs are people under the age of 60/65 who require a high level of care and support due to disability. Examples of disabilities affecting this group include: Acquired Brain Injuries (ABI), Multiple Sclerosis and Huntington's Disease and other neurodegenerative diseases. People with these disabilities are at risk…
12 Apr 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Kalimantan Coal: The Second Phase
Indonesia has progressed in the past 12 years from exporting a paltry 20m tonnes of coal in 2000, to become the world largest exporter of Coal. Australia was until 2012 1st and China 2nd. Indonesian coal has become more attractive to international buyers as the price is much lower than Australian coal, and the costs…
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