The IHEA 2025 Conference program is now available! It features renowned speakers and a diverse array of sessions focused on the latest advancements in healthcare innovation and facility management. Mark your calendar and reserve your place today!
Keynote Speakers
Maths geek, comedian and author, Adam Spencer has 25 years experience in television, radio and events. He loves nothing more than growing knowledge and getting conversations started for some of the world’s biggest brands and iconic Australian institutions. Get ready to laugh, learn and be challenged with one of Australia’s most dynamic and engaging minds.
Dr Ali Walker is a specialist in human connection and a bestselling author, with a PhD in group dynamics from the Australian National University. Ali is Adjunct Faculty at the Australian Graduate School of Management (AGSM) at the University of NSW Sydney. Ali has worked with a range of government, corporate and not for profit organisations including NSW and QLD Health, Google Australia and Westpac. Ali is also a regular contributor to Australian media on issues relating to wellbeing.
Conference Program Highlights
New Insights into the Management and Design of Water Systems to Prevent Healthcare Associated Infections
Dr Harriet Whiley, Flinders University - Harriet Whiley is a Professor in Environmental Health. As an environmental microbiologist and accredited Environmental Health Officer her research is aimed at informing best practice control of pathogens to protect human health. She is passionate about collaborative research with industry and government partners to facilitate the feedback loop between research, regulation, and practice. Her research areas include infection control, biofilms, water quality, food safety and risk assessment.
Anticipating Future Needs in Airborne Infection Control Within Healthcare Facilities
Patrick Chambers, Stantec - Patrick is a Mechanical Engineer and Australian Building Services Discipline Leader for Stantec Australia. With a diverse range of technical expertise from a range of projects, sectors and geographies, including industry-led scientific research in indoor air quality, Patrick brings renewed perspective to building engineering design and innovative design solutions.
Legionella and Beyond: The Complex Interplay Between Water Hygiene and Corrosion in Healthcare Building Systems
Dr Surani Mccaw, Southland Filtration - Dr. Surani McCaw is a Chemical Engineer with over 25 years of experience, specializing in water treatment for the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors. She holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) and a PhD in water treatment from the University of NSW. Since 2008, Dr. McCaw has contributed to implementing National Healthcare Standards for CSSD and Renal Dialysis, focusing on cost-effective, risk-managed water technologies suited to Australia’s unique environment.
Transition from AS/NZS 3439 to AS/NZS 61439: A Comprehensive Analysis of Risk Transfer Dynamics Between Stakeholders
Wil Davies, Alight Consultants - Wil is a final-year undergraduate at Griffith University, pursuing a Bachelor of Electronic Engineering (Hons.) and a Bachelor of Aviation. With a keen passion for electrical engineering, Wil specialises in the design, operation, and standards compliance of electrical switchboards, with a particular focus on AS/NZS 61439.
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