Join us for the AHDC Mid-Year National Symposium—an inspiring afternoon of expert presentations, panel discussions, and in-person networking. This exclusive members-only event offers a unique chance to engage with both national and international leaders in health design while connecting with local peers over drinks and nibbles.

Thank you to our event partner Mott MacDonald for supporting the AHDC for this event by offering their offices in the five Australian states to host this national symposium.

Event Highlights:

International Case Studies: 

1. Cremona Hospital, Italy – Explore a visionary healthcare model that blends diagnostics, treatment, and wellbeing through community-integrated design and future-focused resilience.

2. The Royal Eye Infirmary, UK – Learn how high-efficiency, low-complexity care hubs ease NHS pressures and improve patient access in an aging population context.

Local Case Study: 

The Shoalhaven Hospital, NSW – Discover how this regional development transforms a brownfield site into a civic landmark, reimagining public space and improving healthcare access through smart urban integration.

Panel Discussion:

“Connected Health: From Silos to Systems” – A dynamic conversation with national leaders tackling fragmentation in Australia’s healthcare system. Discussion topics include improving interoperability, the role of non-government players, and workforce innovations that enable seamless care.

This is a Multi-city In-person (only) event where the different venues around the nation will be connected in real time through video-conference. Stay tuned as we announce the speakers will be announced in the next couple of weeks.

Book your ticket only if you can attend in person as places are limited. No online access will be provided.

Not currently an AHDC Member? Join us here to register for this event.

Thank you to Mott McDonald for hosting this national event in person at the following office locations:

• Sydney: Level 10/383 Kent St, Sydney NSW 2000
• Brisbane: Level 14, 175 Eagle St, Brisbane City QLD 4000
• Adelaide:  One Festival Tower,Level 17, Station Rd, Adelaide SA 5000
• Melbourne: Collins Square (Tower One), Level 17, 727 Collins St, Docklands VIC 3008
• Perth: Boorloo Room, Ground Floor, Palace Tower, 108 St Georges Terrace, Perth

Jul 25, 2025 at 3.30 PM - 7.30 PM AEST | 3.00 PM - 7.00 PM ACST | 1.30 PM - 4.30 PM AWST

Continuing Professional Development

• PC3 - Apply principles of project planning, considering implications for Country, environmental sustainability, communities, stakeholders and project costs.
• PC4 - Be able to apply principles of project and staff planning and resource costs to establish realistic and achievable timeframes
• PC18 - Be able to apply creative imagination, design precedents, research, emergent knowledge and critical evaluation in formulating and refining concept design options, including the exploration of three dimensional form and spatial quality
• PC26 - Be able to undertake site, cultural and contextual analysis as part of preliminary design research
• PC28 - Be able to draw on knowledge from building sciences and technology, environmental sciences and behavioural and social sciences as part of preliminary design research and when developing the conceptual design to optimise the performance of the project.
• PC32 - Be able to apply planning principles and statutory planning requirements to the site and conceptual design of the project.

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.

You are invited to register for the 2025 Australian Health Design Conference. This year we will be heading to Adelaide for a 2-day conference in October. You can find out more on our conference website:

Ticket Types and Conditions

Public and AHDC Member tickets are available at discounted early bird prices for a limited time only. All prices are inclusive of GST.

*Full time students can email events@aushdc.org.au with details of their enrolment for approval of student rates. 

Speakers and panelists will receive a complimentary one-day ticket, or upgrade to a full conference ticket for $960. A registration code is provided in your speaker confirmation and brief.

Site Visits

Tickets for site visits must be purchased separately. You must be a current AHDC member to attend a site visit. Find out more and register.

How to Register

Payment via credit card or debit card is required to secure your ticket. If you are an AHDC member; please login using your email and password before registering. See Member FAQ page. Please email support@aushdc.org.au if you have any issues with registration. 

Partnerships and Bulk Bookings

Becoming an AHDC Foundation Partner includes opportunities to purchase bulk conference tickets and memberships for your team. To find out more, please review our Partnership Invitation.

If your company is a Foundation Partner, please contact your sponsorship manager to organise tickets. Foundation partners receive limited complimentary conference tickets and other discounts. 

For bulk bookings, please contact support@aushdc.org.au with a list of names, emails and company details for invoicing and ticketing purposes.

Cancellation Policy

• More than 30 days - full refund processed.
• Less than 30 days - account credit only.
• Substitutions - free at any time.

To cancel, please sign into your AHDC account and navigate to your profile. Go to "Event Registrations" to submit a cancellation. Last minute cancellations will receive an account credit only. This can be used to pay for annual membership and future events and conference tickets.

Substitutions

If you can not longer attend for any reason, we encourage you to nominate someone else to participate in your place. Substitutions will be processed on the day at event registration, please bring a digital copy of the original ticket confirmation.

Other Conditions

• The preliminary program is preliminary and subject to change.
• Conference tickets cannot be shared with non-delegates or sold by third parties.
• Recording, videotaping or live steaming of the AHDC Conference is strictly prohibited.
• Photographer and videographers will be present at the event. If you do not wish to be filmed, please let them know on arrival.