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Healthcare
Ageing Australians make up the largest consumer group of healthcare. The risk of developing hospital acquired iatrogenic complications for older patients led to the development of hospital avoidance programmes, which aim to provide care in the patients’ own environment, such as their home or Nursing Home. With a team of nurses, general practitioners and aged…
9 Apr 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
The highly anticipated extension to Sydney's Inner West Light Rail, which opened for service at the end of last month, is already proving to be a hit with the city's commuters. Minister for Transport Gladys Berejiklian announced late last week that a large number of residents had been testing out the new service, with an extra…
8 Apr 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
As one of the country's most important industries, mining in Australia needs to ensure it can evolve and adapt to keep up with competition. As expected, technology is playing a major part as the sector continues to shift and develop. Automation is one of the most disruptive technological developments in mining in recent years, and…
7 Apr 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Sydney's much-anticipated Inner West Light Rail extension finally opened for service on March 27, with key government and industry figures commending the immense impact it will have on the city's public transport infrastructure. The Inner West Light Rail project, an investment valued at around $176 million, will extend the capacity of the existing rail service…
4 Apr 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
As the wave of prosperity from Australia's mining boom peters out, the rise of other industries - such as gas - will rise to continue the country's economic growth, says Deloitte. The consulting firm's Deloitte Growth 25 (DG25) report picked out the new "growth wave" sectors in Australia most likely to carry on the country's…
4 Apr 2014, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Advance care planning is not new. Its benefits have been experienced in Australia and throughout the world for many years. In order to deliver more person-centred care to improve patience experience, healthcare professionals should recognise the advantage of the Advance Care Planning program. Meagan Adams, a Registered Nurse in Critical Care Nursing, and the Advance…
4 Apr 2014, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Professor Clifford Hughes is the Chief Executive Officer of the Clinical Excellence Commission, a statutory health corporation established in 2004 to build capacity and design programmes to promote and support improvement in quality and safety for health services across NSW. This appointment follows a 25 year career as a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Sydney. Passionate about…
4 Apr 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Rail safety is everyone’s responsibility. The Australian government and industry continuously work together towards a safer rail environment. A key in improving rail safety is the review and analysis of past rail occurrence, to learn lessons from major rail accidents so that future occurrence can be avoided. The Rail Industry Safety and Standards Board (RISSB)…
3 Apr 2014, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Residents of Australia's largest state will be able to benefit from an expanded range of healthcare services, after the Western Australian government committed to a massive funding boost worth over $55 million. The Health and Hospitals Fund comprises four new agreements with the state government and is targeted at extending its healthcare reach to Western…
3 Apr 2014, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
A new report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) has indicated that healthcare spending in Australia has "risen markedly" over the last 10 years - but this growth has been inconsistent across geographical regions and sectors. The 'Health expenditure Australia 2011-12: analysis by sector' report found that while expenditure on healthcare increased on the whole…
2 Apr 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
If Australia is to meet its target of becoming the world's largest producer of LNG by 2018 - as suggested by many experts - it's essential that the local LNG sector has the right infrastructure in place. This is especially crucial given that the demand for the energy source is set to surge in the…
2 Apr 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
JP Oosthuizen studied Metallurgical Engineering and began his career in 1991 at Vanderbilpark Steel Works in South Africa. He has also worked at Sishen Iron Ore Mine, Thabazimbi Iron Ore Mine and at Zincor Smelter and Refinery. Since 2009, JP has been involved in establishing the Exxaro iron ore commodity business at Exxaro Business Growth.…
2 Apr 2014, by Informa Insights