Discover the transformative power of the Australian health system at the 11th Annual VHW Expo, taking place this October at the Melbourne Convention & Expo Centre. Join a growing community of healthcare professionals and technology experts who are redefining the design, operations, and care models of hospitals and aged care homes.

The VHW Expo offers dedicated events on Health Facilities Design and Development, Digital Healthcare, Patient Experience, Nursing & Midwifery, and Aged Care Transformation. This is your chance to showcase your thought leadership, build your brand, and connect with over 1500 healthcare professionals, ranging from executives to frontline clinicians.

Don't miss out on this unparalleled opportunity. Over 60% of last year's exhibitors have already secured their spots for 2023. Be part of the future of healthcare. Download the Exhibitor Guide now and experience the unmatchable power of #VHW.

The Health Facilities and Design and Development Summit (HFDD) brings Victoria and South Australia’s leading health infrastructure leaders together to unpack the contemporary planning, design and delivery practices shaping hospitals of the future.

Headline 2023 Speakers Include:

• Joe Brothman, Director of Facilities & General Services, UCI Health (USA)
• Colleen Jen, Deputy Director-General - Clinical Planning & Service Strategy Division, Queensland Health
• Dale Fraser, Chief Executive Officer, Grampians Health
• Stefano Scalzo, Executive General Manager, Infrastructure Planning, Victorian Department of Health
• Di Mantell, Chief Executive Officer, Celsus
• David Edwards, Deputy CEO and Director Infrastructure, Technology & Experience, Maryborough and District Health Service

Download The VHW Team's latest report on 'What Aged Care Providers Want You To Know'. Discover major reforms, challenges, and opportunities to create innovative and sustainable care services for seniors. Gain insights from industry experts on harnessing ICT systems for a future-proof organization. Don't miss this exclusive glimpse into the future of aged care!

The VHW Report was done in collaboration with Maria Paz (Former CIO, VMCH) & Daniel Pettman (Chief Digital Information Officer, BaptisCare).

Past Presentations Pack Includes:

Sustainable Healthcare: Together Towards Zero 2030

• Presented by Dr Ramsey Awad​, Executive Director Infrastructure, Planning & Sustainability, Hunter New England Health District​

Green And Healthy Hospital And ​Procuring A Green And Social Loan​ March 2022​

• Presented by Di Mantell, Chief Executive Officer​, Celsus

Catalyst for Change​: How capital investment is helping re-define services for a sustainable, digital-ready and integrated health service future​

• Presented by Caroline Langston​, Executive Director Integrated Care Mental Health​ Planning Information and Performance​, Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District
  

Victorian Healthcare Week has become an integral part of the healthcare industry's reform and innovation agenda and the 10th edition was no exception.

The event boasted a sold-out exhibition floor featuring 60+ exhibitors and 1400+ primary, community, secondary and tertiary care professionals from across Victoria and South Australia who witnessed the latest innovations and advancements in medical technology, digital health, hospital design, equipment, and services in action.

VHW 2022 highlighted the need for health services to digitize their workflows and break down silos between disciplines in a health system that experiences a convergance in care models and services across their built and virtual care environments.

No matter where or how you’re involved with these intersecting worlds, accessing the Post-Show Report will provide insights into the role that Victorian Healthcare Week plays in the future of Victorian healthcare - and why VHW has cemented itself as a "must-attend" for healthcare professionals and vendors alike in the state.

Ahead of Victorian Healthcare Week 2020 we take a look at some of the most informative presentations from the 2019 event.

Here Michelle Fenwick, Executive Manager, People and Culture at Northern Health explores:

• Change models of care – ask yourself what level of acuity you can manage and what other services will you do/don’t want to invest in
• Partnerships – it’s important to choose partners who will help you serve new market segments
• Culture – people will need support during rapid growth. We can only grow, improve engagement and keep everyone happy if we trust each other and work in a safe environment
  

A Strategic Review of Victorian Digital Health Leaders’ 2022-23 Investments, Priorities & Challenges.

Ahead of the 10th Annual Victorian Healthcare Week, this whitepaper has been compiled by the Victorian Healthcare Week editorial team and will spotlight the key trends and investment priorities for Victorian and South Australian health services across the community, secondary and tertiary healthcare settings.

300 professionals across Victoria and South Australia were surveyed between May to July 2022 including during a webinar exploring examples of “Connected Care” in Victoria. Job titles in surveys included professionals in digital health, service delivery, ICT, patient experience and clinical roles.

To understand how digital healthcare can help meet growing need, and streamline care delivery, without adding beds, we take a look at three case study examples – from Metro South Health, eHealth NSW and St. John of God Health Care – who have already embarked on their transformation journey.

Looking specifically at Victoria, over the last four years there has been a record investment of $11.4 billion into Victoria’s healthcare and hospital services. This investment has brought about substantial transformation and a number of new facilities being green-lit. Most notable of these is Western Health’s $1.5 billion Footscray Hospital. 

What’s more, the recently announced Victorian Budget for 2019-2020 pledges a further $5.5 billion to Victoria’s healthcare scene over the next four years to ensure every Victorian can get the best care. Looking again to the ‘Top Trends’ report we explore the key drivers prompting this comprehensive investment. Challenges around aging infrastructure were cited as the key driver with 37.5% of Victorian healthcare providers burdened by out-dated infrastructure. This is followed respectively by a desire to deliver better customer experiences (25%) and to increase overall operational productivity (18.8%).

Ahead of the Health Facilities Design and Development Summit, running as part of the annual Victorian Healthcare Week event we take a look at the infrastructure investments being made by three Victorian healthcare providers and delve into the strategies they’re harnessing to meet future need, deliver better patient experiences and increase operational productivity.   

New Footscray Hospital and The Royal Adelaide Hospital: How New Care Models, Digital Innovation & Sustainability Are Influencing The Design & Operations of Hospitals

A key part of becoming a consumer-centred health system heading into 2023 means ensuring our health districts have the capacity and capability to meet the demands placed by the community.

Increasing population and a rise in rates of chronic illnesses demand of our hospitals and facilities to be ready for increased foot-traffic and bed demands that are inevitably coming the health system’s way. Moreover, environmental sustainability commitments are on the rise given the intent to align with global Net Zero commitments.

With Victoria’s recent record $2.9 billion investment towards health facilities redevelopments over 2022-23 alone, the commitment to modernise and expand our built environments for this changing healthcare landscape is clear.

Ahead of the Health Facilities Design and Development Summit running at the 10th Annual Victorian Healthcare Week 2022 (December 7-8, Melbourne Convention & Expo Centre), we sat down with two project leaders across VIC and SA - Robert Rothnie, Project Director, New Footscray and Melton Hospitals, Western Health and Di Mantell, Chief Executive, Celsus. This paper sees them offering an insight into how new care models, digital innovation and sustainable practices are paving the way for new ways to design, operate and run hospitals.

We hope you enjoy this interview spotlight.

At Australian Healthcare Week, held earlier this year, Wolters Kluwer, providers of clinical effectiveness solutions, sat down with 12 Senior Executives from across the Australian healthcare sector, including Alfred Health, Healthscope, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Queensland Health and Calvary in an exclusive roundtable discussion. 

Earlier this year we profiled over 100 Australian healthcare leaders to uncover the biggest trends and priority areas in 2019 and beyond. Ahead of Victorian Healthcare Week 2019, and in light of the recent Victorian State budget, we did some analysis to better help you understand how  your business can connect with Victorian end-users by offering them the products, services and solutions they really need.