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Early bird registrations for the 2026 IHEA National Symposium close at 5 pm (AEDT) on Friday 16 October. Don't miss this opportunity to secure your place at a discounted rate for one of the healthcare infrastructure sector's key professional development and networking events. Taking place from 16–18 November 2026 at the Esplanade Hotel Fremantle by Rydges, Western Australia, the Symposium will bring together healthcare engineering, infrastructure, facilities management and in

IHEA is inviting abstract submissions for its 2027 Quarter 1 Lunch + Learn program. Our national Lunch + Learn sessions provide healthcare engineering, facilities management and infrastructure professionals with access to practical knowledge, technical insights and relevant industry case studies—wherever they are located. We’re seeking engaging presentations from members, industry partners, technical specialists and healthcare professionals who are willing to share their expe

On Thursday, 17 September, 56 healthcare and infrastructure professionals gathered at the 1864 Presidents Lounge at Carlton Football Club for the IHEA Vic/Tas Branch Breakfast and Panel Discussion, Healthcare Infrastructure in Transition: Challenges, Priorities and the Path Ahead. Proudly hosted by Building Services Recruitment Australia (BSRA) and Programmed, the event brought together representatives from Western Health, the Victorian Department of Health, VIDA and the broa

IHEA is seeking expressions of interest from suitably experienced members to represent the Institute on a new Standards Australia project reviewing AS 4083—Planning for emergencies—Health care facilities. Originally published more than 15 years ago, this important Standard is being revised to reflect significant changes in technology, government policy, industry practices and the risk profiles affecting contemporary healthcare facilities. The successful nominee will join Stan

IHEA members can now access the recording of our recent Western Australian professional development session, “Australian Standards: How and Who Writes the Rules?” Presented in partnership with Standards Australia, the session featured Ben Russell, Engagement Manager – Health Sector, who provided a valuable look behind the scenes at how Australian Standards are proposed, developed and reviewed. Ben explained how Standards Australia works with consumers, government, industry re

The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care is currently consulting on the draft third edition of the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards, with submissions closing on 25 September 2026. IHEA is reviewing the draft from a healthcare engineering, facilities management and infrastructure perspective and is seeking input from members to help inform its response. Of particular relevance is draft Requirement 3.01 – Safe environments, whic

IHEA Queensland’s Cairns Regional Professional Development Day has been warmly received, bringing together healthcare engineering, facilities and infrastructure professionals from across the state for a day of technical learning, site-based insight and industry connection. Held on Wednesday 2 September, the event was designed to create a stronger professional development opportunity for members and industry colleagues working outside the major metropolitan centres — and the r

The University of Melbourne is inviting healthcare engineers, facilities managers and other key hospital stakeholders across Australia to participate in an important research project exploring opportunities to safely improve the efficiency of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems in operating theatres. The project, Setback! Safely improving the efficiency of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) in the operating theatre, is examining how operating thea

Thursday 17 September 2026 | 7:30 am – 9:00 am 1864 Presidents Lounge, Carlton Football Club, Ikon Park Proudly made possible with the support of BSRA and Programmed. IHEA VIC/TAS invites members to join us for a networking breakfast and thought-provoking panel discussion exploring the changing demands, challenges and priorities shaping healthcare infrastructure in Victoria. Bringing together senior leaders from healthcare delivery, government, infrastructure planning and the

IHEA Queensland recently hosted a successful Professional Development event exploring The Rise of Intelligent Infrastructure in Healthcare Facilities. We’re pleased to share that all three presentations from the event are now available to watch on the IHEA YouTube channel, giving members the opportunity to catch up on the sessions if they were unable to attend. Unifying Operational Technologies: From Siloes to Connected Healthcare Presented by Aneesh Nair, Director, Connected

Wednesday 2 September 2026 | Cairns In conjunction with the AIRAH Indoor Air Quality Conference IHEA Queensland is pleased to announce an upcoming Regional Professional Development Day, scheduled for Wednesday 2 September 2026. Programmed alongside the AIRAH Indoor Air Quality Conference, this event will bring together healthcare engineering, facilities management and industry professionals for an engaging program of technical presentations, practical insights, industry discu

Share your expertise. Represent your industry. Build connections across the Tasman. IHEA is inviting eligible members to submit an expression of interest to represent the Institute at the 2026 New Zealand Institute of Healthcare Engineering Conference, being held in Auckland from 12–13 November 2026. https://www.nziheconference.org.nz Through the longstanding ANZEX exchange program, one Australian member will be selected to attend the conference, present a paper and represent

Lessons Learnt the Hard Way: CIBSE ANZ Seminar 2026 IHEA members are invited to attend the CIBSE ANZ Seminar 2026 – Lessons Learnt the Hard Way at the CIBSE member rate using an exclusive IHEA registration code. Real Projects. Honest Lessons. Better Outcomes. Lessons Learnt the Hard Way brings together engineers, healthcare infrastructure professionals, facilities managers, project managers, contractors, consultants and industry specialists to share practical experiences from

Submissions Open for the 2026 IFHE International Building Award The International Federation of Healthcare Engineering is inviting submissions for the 2026 IFHE International Building Award, recognising outstanding new healthcare buildings and major renovation projects from around the world. The award celebrates excellence in healthcare facility design and construction, with a particular focus on projects that demonstrate innovation, sustainability, functionality and a strong

Engineering Under Pressure: Delivering in High-Risk Environments The IHEA NSW/ACT Branch and the Society of Medical & Biological Engineering NSW are pleased to invite members, industry colleagues and healthcare sector professionals to the 2026 Professional Development Day, taking place on Friday 4 December 2026 at the Kerry Packer Education Centre, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, followed by a networking cruise on Sydney Harbour. This annual Professional Development Day

How can healthcare engineering teams predict when critical hospital equipment may fail—before any visible warning signs appear? And how can hospitals reduce their environmental impact while continuing to deliver the highest standards of patient care? These were among the important questions explored at Inside Sunshine Hospital: Predictive Maintenance in Practice, co-hosted by Western Health and the Institute of Healthcare Engineering, Australia (IHEA). The event welcomed memb

We are delighted to announce that sponsorship opportunities are now open for the IHEA Symposium WA 2026, taking place from 16–18 November 2026 in the beautiful port city of Fremantle, Western Australia. This highly anticipated national event will bring together healthcare engineering professionals, facility and asset managers, infrastructure leaders, consultants, contractors, suppliers, industry innovators, government representatives and key decision-makers from across Austra

Importance Level 4 facilities play a critical role in community resilience. These are the buildings and infrastructure assets expected to remain available when communities need them most — during and after major disruption. For healthcare, emergency response, critical utilities and other essential services, the expectation is not simply that a building survives an event. The real question is whether the facility can continue to support its intended post-disaster function. Tha

Two recent IHEA Lunch & Learn sessions are now available to watch on the IHEA YouTube channel, giving members the opportunity to catch up on technical discussions and practical industry insights. These sessions reflect IHEA’s ongoing commitment to accessible learning and shared knowledge across the healthcare engineering sector. Medical Air & Vacuum: Compliance, Reliability & Innovation Presented by Adam Dunlop, Food & Medical Market Manager at Busch ANZ This session focuses

Following the resounding success of our recent Gold Coast National Conference, IHEA is pleased to announce our next Queensland Professional Development Day. This event will bring together healthcare engineers, facility managers, infrastructure professionals, industry partners and technical specialists for an afternoon of insight, discussion and meaningful connection. The program will explore how emerging technologies, smart monitoring systems, connected operational technologi