Australian Health Design Council - Health Design on the Go

Richard is a problem solver and healthcare innovation specialist who utilises his skills in human-centered design within the health sector with impressive results.  If you'd like to learn more about the AHDC, please connect with us on our website www.aushdc.org.au or on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/aushdc.

Kate discusses her role as a researcher and Occupational Therapist to help improve expertise in rehabilitation of older people including people with dementia as well as neurological conditions such as stroke. If you'd like to learn more about the AHDC, please connect with us on our website www.aushdc.org.au or on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/aushdc.

 Carmel's resrearch helps identify how food services can help reduce waste, save the hospital money and promote patient satisfaction.  If you'd like to learn more about the AHDC, please connect with us on our website www.aushdc.org.au or on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/aushdc.

Hedyeh Gamini’s research explores how to provide a safe ‎supportive environment for people with cancer.  If you'd like to learn more about the AHDC, please connect with us on our website www.aushdc.org.au or on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/aushdc.

Lou is the CEO of Adeney Private Hospital a new joint venture private hospital between 40+ doctors and Medibank Private, challenging the way healthcare is delivered in Australia. If you'd like to learn more about the AHDC, please connect with us on our website www.aushdc.org.au or on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/aushdc.

Dr Elke's research analyses future healthcare building design, paying attention to aspects of health promotion. If you'd like to learn more about the AHDC, please connect with us on our website www.aushdc.org.au or on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/aushdc.

As past chair of Architects for Health (UK) Chris provides a valuable forum for exchanging ideas and promoting excellence in design of healthcare settings. If you'd like to learn more about the AHDC, please connect with us on our website www.aushdc.org.au or on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/aushdc.

As a geographer and demographer at The Demographics Group, Simon researches demographic and societal trends across Australia and the Globe. If you'd like to learn more about the AHDC, please connect with us on our website www.aushdc.org.au or on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/aushdc.

Dr Rhonda Kerr is a World Leading Health Economist with expertise with 35 years experience in health service evaluation and Health Facilities & Service Planning. If you'd like to learn more about the AHDC, please connect with us on our website www.aushdc.org.au or on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/aushdc.

As Managing Director, Andrew is responsible for strategic business growth, asset transactions growth of healthcare properties. If you'd like to learn more about the AHDC, please connect with us on our website www.aushdc.org.au or on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/aushdc.

Luke leads Deloitte's Health and Human Services practice in Australia and is committed to a health system that delivers impact and value for all. If you'd like to learn more about the AHDC, please connect with us on our website www.aushdc.org.au or on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/aushdc.

As an Associate Design Director at DWP, Nicole has led the charge for better mental health facilities across Australia within the Private and Public sector. If you'd like to learn more about the AHDC, please connect with us on our website www.aushdc.org.au or on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/aushdc.

As a professor of design and creative practice in Health Professor Claire has written several books and published multiple articles on Dementia Care.  If you'd like to learn more about the AHDC, please connect with us on our website www.aushdc.org.au or on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/aushdc.

Dr Ruby Lipson Smith research identifies the human element of designing for Mental Health facilities If you'd like to learn more about the AHDC, please connect with us on our website www.aushdc.org.au or on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/aushdc.

As Director at Skar, Stanton has been building healthcare across Australia for over 13 years, specialising in Private Health. If you'd like to learn more about the AHDC, please connect with us on our website www.aushdc.org.au or on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/aushdc.

With over 30 years experience Gary has helped design Mental Health facilities with a strong emphasis on improving Clinical outcomes in rural and remote communities.  If you'd like to learn more about the AHDC, please connect with us on our website www.aushdc.org.au or on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/aushdc.

With over 20 years experience of work and research, Dr. Gabrielle is a world specialist into mental health and wellbeing. If you'd like to learn more about the AHDC, please connect with us on our website www.aushdc.org.au or on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/aushdc.

Professor Leonie Callaway who is the Co Chair of Queensland Maternal and Perinatal Quality Council of Queensland Health, Leonie is also the Executive Director of Women’s and Children’s Stream, Director of Research at Women’s and New Born Services at Royal Brisbane Womens Health and a Doctor Pre-eminent General and Obstetric Physician.

Josephine and her husband Tony established Buildcorp in 1990. Josephine is on several private, public and Non for profit boards including the Growth Point Properties, Australian Museum, Green Building Council of Australia Buildcorp Foundation, Australian Sports Commission and PCA.  Josephine received a order of Australia in 2017 and in 2019 received a Honorary Fellow of the University of Sydney. ...

Associtate Professor Sarah Holdsworth is a RMIT lecturer within the School of Global Property Construction and Project Management at RMIT University.  Sarah's research into barriers for women in the constructon  industry is a fascinating study which we explore in depth. If you'd like to learn more about the AHDC, please connect with us on our website www.aushdc.org.au or on LinkedIn at l...

Althea is the founder and National Director of WIDAC, Women in Design and Construction. Althea identified a gap in the market for Women within her industry to connect and create a sense of belonging in a male dominated industry. If you'd like to learn more about the AHDC, please connect with us on our website www.aushdc.org.au or on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/aushdc.

For over 35 years Warren Kerr has specialised in the planning and design of healthcare facilities undertaking projects which have ranged in value from $500,000 to $2 billion.  With formal qualifications in architecture as well as health administration and project facilitation, he is uniquely qualified to undertake the planning and design of major health facilities. 

Matthew Manos is the founder of Very Nice which has been operating for almost 15 years.  Very Nice is a design strategy practice that specialises in brand strategy, experience design and strategic foresight.  Matthew is a assistant professor of design strategy in University of Southern California and brings a unique view into the world of health design.

Stuart Turk who is a qualified Critical Care Register Nurse who has been involved in the design, delivery and planning of health projects in Australia for over 25 years.  Stuart is a Clinical Health Planner at Silver Thomas Hanley and currently been presenting his latest research into the importance of person centred design. 

David Ross is the design director at Keppie Design. Based in Scotland David has helped lead multiple health projects in Europe and the world with a strong emphasis on sustainability and the need to understand patient needs.  After working in the industry for over 35 years, David's understanding of the industry is paramount to help shape the future of health design.