Who We Are

The Institute of Healthcare Engineering, Australia (IHEA), is the professional organisation for engineers and engineering facility managers, employed in both the private and public health care sectors.

Our mission is to promote the advancement of healthcare engineering and facility management for the betterment of patient care and safety. Our vision is to be recognized as the leading voice in healthcare engineering and facility management in Australia. We achieve this through collaboration, education, and connection.

We provide a wide range of services and resources to help our members develop their knowledge and extend their connections across the industry and beyond.

What We Do

Connection

IHEA provides support and resources to help members stay connected to the industry and to each other, through online forums, networking opportunities, digital learning events and face to face opportunities.

Professional Development

Our Learning & Professional Development program offers members the opportunity to stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends, hone their engineering skills, and gain access to exclusive resources. Our program provides specialized training courses and networking events to help members grow their professional career.

Community

We strive to bring together professionals, associates, trades and students to foster collaboration and create an environment of learning and growth. We believe in giving back to the community and hope to inspire the next generation of engineers.

Our
Story

In the beginning

Formed in Victoria in 1949, the Hospital Engineers Institute was created 'as Hospitals become more mechanized, it is obvious that discussions between Engineers - where experience can be passed on - methods and equipment freely discussed, will be a great assistance to Hospitals'.

The first conference was held in Sydney, July 1953 to discuss 'standardization of Hospital Equipment' and the first Hospital Magazine was printed 1951.

We believe that a safe and healthy healthcare environment is the foundation of patient care, and a well-designed and maintained healthcare facility is essential for the delivery of quality clinical services.

Our Mission

Our mission is to enable the delivery of worldclass healthcare by developing the people that support healthcare facility management and engineering.

By this we aim to improve patient care outcomes and the safety and sustainability of healthcare facilities.

Our Vision

Our vision is to be recognized as the leading voice in healthcare engineering and facility management in Australia. We achieve this through collaboration, education, and connection, and utilise connections with international partners through membership of IFHE.