News & Events
Health deal will end funding ‘blues’, says Gillard
August 2, 2011 at 2:30 pm
The Prime Minister says she’s finalised a deal to bring about an end to the clashes between the State and Federal Governments over health funding.
Julia Gillard says it’s the biggest change to Australia’s health system since Medicare, and it’ll make sure hospitals receive proper funding into the future.
The Government made a similar claim when it first struck an agreement with the states and territories 15 months ago, but it couldn’t get all of the premiers on board.
Julia Gillard says this time it’s different, but the Opposition says she’s caved into the states and territories, and there’s no evidence that services will improve for patients.
To read a transcript of the ABC report by Eleanor Hall CLICK HERE.
Courtesy: ABC Health
10th Anniversary Health Insurance Summit
May 6, 2011 at 3:01 pm
26th & 27th July 2011 | Sydney Harbour Marriott
Australians have been fortunate so far to have access to a healthcare system that covers us in time of need for the most part. However, the public health sector is becoming harder to sustain and the private health sector is feeling the pinch.
We need to examine:
What the future of health insurance in Australia will look like?
Will the public and private healthcare sectors be able to co-exist whilst achieving sustainability? & If so, how will they remain competitive in today’s market?
The 10th Annual Health Insurance Summit will tackle these key questions and many more. This event will focus on the current political and economic challenges after COAG 2011 and the May 2011 budget, plus; future trends of health insurance in Australia and how medical innovation and technology will shift the way the current healthcare industry operates. Affordability concerns of private health insurance in a world of rising costs and how integrating information across the healthcare continuum will directly impact health insurance. The need to improve hospital and health services through the private sector to increase quality outcomes and alleviate pressure, off an over burdened current healthcare system.
2nd Biennial National Falls Prevention Summit
May 5, 2011 at 12:08 pm
20 – 21 June 2011, Hilton Brisbane
Falls and falls injury is a persistent and pervasive public health issue in Australia. Effective and sustainable falls prevention requires a comprehensive understanding of the diverse driving factors behind falls, effective identification of at-risk groups, the elimination of risk and valuable education about falls, particularly for the elderly population in Australia.
Leverage knowledge from the experiences of falls prevention experts from each major setting; hospitals, community and residential aged care. Don’t miss this fantastic chance to discuss future directions for Falls Prevention in Australia.
New campaign to cut Aboriginal smoking
March 28, 2011 at 2:40 pm
For the first time the Federal Government is launching an anti-smoking campaign aimed specifically at Indigenous Australians. One in two Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders smoke, and one in five die from smoking-related diseases. The Government says the new campaign is part of its plan to halve the number of Indigenous smokers by 2018.
To listen to the report by ABC reporter Naomi Woodley, CLICK HERE.
To read a transcript of the interview CLICK HERE.
Courtesy: ABC Health
2nd Annual Clinical Training & Workforce Planning Summit
March 18, 2011 at 1:43 pm
28-29 August 2011, Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne
IIR Conferences 2nd Annual Clinical Training & Workforce Planning Summit will bring together the key stakeholders and senior decision makers from your sector to discuss how to ensure Australia’s future nursing workforce can meet the increasing demand.
View full details at: www.iir.com.au/clinicaltraining
Managing Patient Confidentiality & Information Governance
March 18, 2011 at 1:37 pm
23-34 June 2011, Novotel Melbourne on Collins
Patient information is increasingly being accessed for multiple purposes and by multiple users. With increased accessibility comes increased potential for breaches of privacy. This conference will address the key issues for managing patient confidentiality and information governance in the contemporary healthcare context with the benefit of national, state and area health perspectives, as well as allied health and community health providers.
View full details at: www.iir.com.au/patientinfo
3rd Annual Obstetric Malpractice Conference
March 18, 2011 at 1:27 pm
20-21 June 2011, Vibe Savoy Hotel Melbourne
IIR’s 3rd Annual Obstetric Malpractice program comprises key case studies and enlightening sessions that can be readily applied to facilitate further understanding of the prevention, management and defence of obstetric malpractice claims.
This established event attracts senior representatives from across a range of healthcompanies as well as government agencies and is an opportunity not to be missed.
View full details at: www.iir.com.au/obstetric
2nd Annual Reducing Hospital Readmissions & Discharge Planning Conference
March 18, 2011 at 1:22 pm
25-26 July 2011, Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne
This event is a practical ‘case study’ led conference which explores strategies to help nullify hospital readmissions across Australia.
Benefit from open and honest discussion, excellent networking opportunities and a chance to leverage knowledge from leading case studies and experts in this field.
View full details at: www.iir.com.au/readmissions
3rd Annual Operating Theatre Management Conference
March 18, 2011 at 1:09 pm
This two day event will tackle a range of practical issues confronting hospital operating theatres. It will specifically focus on the management challenges facing theatre managers with presentations on anything from implementation of the WHO checklist, to dealing with conflict in the workplace.
Be involved with this influential healthcare event and build outstanding relationships with your clients.
View full details at: www.iir.com.au/optheatre
4th Annual Preventive Health Summit
February 15, 2011 at 11:22 am
26 - 27 May 2011 | Sydney Harbour Marriott at Circular Quay
Now in its fourth year, Australia’s annual Preventive Health Summit will once again offer the most up-to-date information & approaches to prevention by examining chronic disease prevention and strategies to improve population health.
The prevention of chronic disease in Australia requires collaborative interventions by multiple agencies and sectors. The Summit will examine the challenges and opportunities to reorient the health system toward prevention.
Each year the summit is committed to bringing you the latest in population education and intervention strategies. Hear the latest policy decisions directly from government decision makers, as well as crucial strategies aimed at improving the health of the nation from an outstanding Speaker line-up.
View full details at: www.iir.com.au/preventhealth
