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Our recent IHEA x SMBE Professional Development Day was an outstanding success — a high-energy, high-impact event that truly brought the theme of major medical infrastructure delivery  to life. One of the major highlights was the live stream from the operating room at Liverpool Hospital and the Wilhelm Education Centre, which created a genuine buzz in the room. This real-time look into a clinical environment not only captivated attendees but provided an unparalleled education

Join us online for the IHEA NSW/ACT Branch Professional Development Day 2025, streamed live from the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital on Friday 14th November 2025.   This year’s theme, “Delivering Major Infrastructure & Smart Surgery Spaces: Construction in the Operating Room” , brings together healthcare engineers, designers, and industry partners to explore how innovation, technology, and collaboration are shaping the future of healthcare infrastructure.   Hear from expert pres

With the NSW/ACT Professional Development Day and Harbour Cruise bringing engineers, project teams and clinicians together, we are profiling presenters who will frame the conversations and share practical lessons for healthcare infrastructure. Meet Jon Gowdy Jon Gowdy is the Executive Director of Capital Infrastructure and Engineering at Sydney Local Health District, where he oversees one of the largest and most complex health infrastructure portfolios in New South Wales. Wit

We caught up with Mark Collen ahead of his NSW/ACT PD Day session With the NSW Professional Development Day at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, followed by a networking cruise on Sydney Harbour, fast approaching on Friday 14 November 2025, we are speaking with our presenters about the practical lessons they will share Meet Mark Mark Collen is Senior Consultant and National Water Manager at CETEC. He brings a chemist’s precision to healthcare water systems, supported by an Honour

As the year draws to a close, we invite members and colleagues to join us for a festive professional development event with a difference. This year’s “Christmas Hamper of Very Important Topics”  offers an afternoon of learning, networking, and seasonal celebration — a perfect way to wrap up 2025. Professional Development & Networking Drinks Date:  Thursday, 13 November 2025 Time:  1:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Networking drinks: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM) Location:  Pineapple Hotel, Kangaroo Po

Austin Hospital recently undertook a critical infrastructure upgrade: modernizing its aging medical breathing air compressors. Compliance with AS2896:2021 for medical gas systems and AS2568 for air purity had become a pressing issue, making the upgrade not only necessary for operational efficiency but essential for patient safety. The Challenge Operating a hospital continuously, with high-demand areas such as operating theatres and intensive care units, places enormous stress

Automatic fire alarms save lives—but when they trigger unnecessarily, they can create major operational, financial, and safety challenges. Each year, more than 100,000 automatic fire alarm activations occur across commercial properties in Australia—and over 97% are unwanted false alarms. For property owners, managers, and operators, these activations are not just inconvenient—they can cost hundreds of millions annually and disrupt tenants, patients, and staff. Join industry e

We’re excited to announce a site tour at Austin Hospital  on Friday, 21 November 2025 , from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM , followed by lunch. This event is a unique opportunity to see first-hand how cutting-edge technologies are being implemented in a busy healthcare environment and to learn from real-world experiences. Theme: Lessons Learnt with the Implementation of New Technologies Over the past few years, Austin Hospital has been integrating a range of innovative systems to impro

We’re thrilled to announce that sponsorship packages for the IHEA National Conference 2026 are now open! This is your opportunity to be part of one of the most anticipated events in the healthcare engineering calendar — connecting with industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers from across Australia. A range of sponsorship packages are available to suit all budgets and organisational goals, offering exceptional opportunities for brand visibility, networking, and engage

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The 2026 IHEA National Conference invites abstract submissions from delegates who have an interest in Healthcare Engineering and...

At the recent IHEA QLD Mid-Year Conference, members voted on and ratified the 2025–2026 Committee of Management. As a volunteer-led...