The Biggest and Most Influential Healthcare Exhibition In The Southern Hemisphere

March 11 - 12, 2026 ICC, Sydney

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Thomas Griffiths

Head of Strategy, Investment & Sustainability BaptistCare NSW & ACT

Ageing Transformation, March 12

11:10 AM Panel Discussion: Advancing Equity in Aged Care - Designing Fair, Inclusive & Culturally Safe Services

Equity gaps in aged care remain significant, particularly for First Nations elders, CALD communities, people with disability, and those in rural and remote areas. As reform accelerates, providers must redesign care models, workforce capability, and digital access to ensure fair, culturally safe and person-centred services for all older Australians. This panel explores practical strategies, community partnerships, funding considerations, and measurable outcomes to close the equity gap and deliver care that is genuinely inclusive and accessible.

- Practical approaches to embedding equity, cultural safety, and person-led care into everyday practice

- Workforce strategies to better reflect and serve diverse communities

- How digital tools can improve access without deepening the divide

- Equity indicators and measurement tools to track outcomes and accountability

Healthcare Operational Excellence, March 12

12:40 PM PANEL DISCUSSION: Waste Management & Sustainable Operations: Building Greener, More Efficient Hospitals & Reducing the Environmental Footprint of Healthcare

As healthcare systems expand, so too does the challenge of managing medical waste, energy consumption, and resource efficiency. Hospitals are under increasing pressure to not only deliver high-quality care but also reduce their environmental footprint and align with national sustainability goals. This panel will bring together operational leaders and sustainability experts to explore practical strategies for reducing waste, improving recycling and circular economy practices, and implementing sustainable operations that drive both cost savings and environmental impact.

Reducing clinical and non-clinical waste through smarter processes and technology

Embedding sustainability into procurement, facilities management, and supply chain practices

Aligning waste management strategies with regulatory requirements and ESG reporting standards

Turning sustainability into operational efficiency: cutting costs while supporting climate resilience in healthcare

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