Kick off the conference with an exclusive site visit to a newly completed building, or for a city walk through Adelaide's Biomed City. Site visits are only available to AHDC members, max one visit per member. Please note time of each event as some sessions are overlapping.
Registration is open to all AHDC members. A maximum of 1 event per person is allowed. Please note the time for each site visit. If you can not longer attend, please inform us promptly to ensure that your ticket can be allocated to someone else.
Please note that AHDC2025 Conference tickets are sold separately, visit www.aushdc.org.au/conference for more information.
Site Visit A: Flinders University Health and Medical Research Building
Morning (Time to be confirmed) | $50 | Bus transfer included
The Flinders University Health and Medical Research Building (HMRB), designed by Architectus and built by Hansen Yuncken, is a 10-storey, 22,000 m² facility anchoring the Flinders Village precinct. Opened in 2024, it houses over 600 researchers with state-of-the-art wet and dry labs, collaborative workspaces, seminar rooms, and public amenities. The design reflects Kaurna cultural heritage and prioritises sustainability, targeting WELL Gold, LEED Gold, and 5 Star Green Star ratings. The HMRB has also achieved the world’s first Platinum WiredScore for a health facility. Located alongside Flinders Medical Centre and a transport hub, it fosters integration across research, healthcare, and community.
Site Visit B: Adelaide Biomed City Walk
14:30 - 16:30 | Free | Walking tour, meet in city centre
Adelaide BioMed City is a world-class health, research, and education precinct on North Terrace, integrating clinical care, innovation and learning. It brings together the Royal Adelaide Hospital, the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI), the University of Adelaide’s Health and Medical Sciences Building, and UniSA’s Bradley Building. SAHMRI hosts around 700 researchers across cutting-edge wet and dry labs. The Adelaide Health and Medical Sciences Building spans 14 floors, with clinical trials facilities, simulation suites, and the Adelaide Dental Hospital. The Bradley Building supports teaching, simulation, and public engagement. Together, these institutions drive collaboration from discovery to care.
Site Visit C: The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
14:30 - 17:30 | $50 | Bus transfer included
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (TQEH) redevelopment, completed in July 2024, delivers a major upgrade to healthcare in Adelaide’s western suburbs. The $314 million Kangkanthi Clinical Services Building—named after the Kaurna word meaning "to care"—adds a five-level facility to expand TQEH’s capacity to 415 beds. Designed by Cheesman Architects with BCA Engineers, Bestec, Aurecon and Rider Levett Bucknall, and delivered by Built Environs, the building houses a new Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit, Medical Imaging, Operating Theatres, and rehabilitation inpatient units. The project enhances high-acuity care, supports patient recovery, and reflects a strong cultural connection through its Kaurna naming.
