Australian Health Design Council upcoming events

AHDC 2026 - Explore: Member Site Tours (Wednesday, November 04, 2026)

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Kick off the National Conference in Brisbane with exclusive pre-conference site visits to recently completed projects, led by the designers, planners and health professionals who worked on them. These morning tours start and finish close to the CBD, giving you time to head straight to the next event, Engage.

There are four concurrent site visits, so you'll need to select one. Tours include bus transfer to and from Brisbane CBD. Ticket sales open on Monday 17 August. Tickets are strictly allocated on a first come, first served basis and these tours sell out fast.

Tours Available

1	Translational Research Institute	Visit Brisbane's Translational Research Institute and its new ENTRI biomanufacturing facility at the Princess Alexandra Hospital campus. See how a $350 million research hub and Australia's first open-access cGMP biomanufacturing facility bring researchers, clinicians and industry together under one roof.
2	*Herston Precinct*	Walk through three landmark projects: the STARS rehabilitation facility, the Herston Biofabrication Institute, and the Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology headquarters. The tour traces the shift from patient-centred care through to regenerative medicine and large-scale diagnostic infrastructure.
3	*Mater Springfield*	Tour the newly opened $350 million expansion in Brisbane's western corridor, featuring a nine-storey clinical services building that lifts capacity to 234 beds. Coach transport will be provided from the Brisbane Convention Centre.
4	*Caboolture Hospital*	The $395 million project delivered a new Clinical Services Building, 130 new beds, refurbished spaces in the existing hospital, expanded health services and a new Multistorey Car park. It was awarded the FDG Stanley Award for Public Architecture and the Social Impact Prize at the 2025 Queensland Architecture Awards

Details

Arrive at 8:30am to meet the bus.
Pick-up location will be confirmed, located in Brisbane city area.
Tours are open to all AHDC Members. Login before registering.

Note: This registration is for the Explore Event only, to register for the conference and other events, go to www.aushdc.org.au/conference

AHDC2026 - Engage: Research Lunch and Workshop (Wednesday, November 04, 2026)

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 03:00:00 GMT

You are invited to attend this interactive workshop bringing together architects, designers, researchers, health professionals, policymakers and industry partners to translate healthcare design evidence into practical outcomes.

Healthcare design continues to generate a growing evidence base, but converting this knowledge into practice, policy and funding decisions remains a challenge. This workshop moves beyond discussion, offering a structured format to co-create implementation pathways, build partnerships and develop ideas with potential for future research, pilot projects and funding.

Program

Lightning Perspectives
Short talks from leaders in research, practice, government and healthcare covering emerging challenges, how evidence shapes design and policy, implementation barriers and future priorities.

Collaborative Roundtables
Small group work to identify real-world challenges, develop project concepts, explore implementation pathways and form multidisciplinary collaborations.

From Ideas to Action
A discussion on progressing ideas through research partnerships, funding opportunities, pilot projects and AHDC collaborative initiatives.

For more information, please read the attached workshop synopsis:

AHDC2026 Conference Engage Workshop.pdf

Who Should Attend

The Engage Research Workshop is part of our outreach program, and is open and free to attend for the general public, we encourage students, researchers and local professionals to participate. You don’t need to be an AHDC member or a conference delegate to attend.

Details

Arrive at 12:30 for a 13:00 start.
A light lunch will be provided, along with tea and coffee.

Venue:

University of Queensland, St Lucia Campus
Located at the corner of Jocks Road and Staff House Road.
Building 49 (Advanced Engineering Building), Room 313A

Google Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/BeLYQuLkL2aKs9Sk7

Note: This registration is for the Engage Event only, to register for the conference and other events, go to www.aushdc.org.au/conference

Australian Health Design Conference 2026 (Thursday, November 05, 2026)

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 22:00:00 GMT

You are invited to register for the 2026 Australian Health Design Conference. This year we will be heading to Brisbane 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.

	Standard	Early Bird
Public	$1,600	$1,320
Member	$1,360	$1,200
Concession*	$1,200
One Day Ticket	$960

Early Bird

Early bird discounts are available until 31 July 2026

AHDC Members

Become an AHDC member for $220 per year for discounted conference rates, site visits, and other events throughout the year. Find out more.

Concessions

Full time students can email events@aushdc.org.au with details of their enrolment for approval of student rates. The discount is also available for AHDC student and non-practicising members.

Site Visits

Tickets for site visits must be purchased separately. You must be a current AHDC member to attend a site visit. Site visits will be announced closer to the event, so please subscribe to the newsletter for updates.

Speakers and Panelists

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.

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.

AHDC2026: Showcase - Public Session and Exhibition (Friday, November 06, 2026)

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 03:00:00 GMT

Everyone is welcome for the final session (07) of the conference: a dynamic series of short presentations followed by the official conference close. Afterwards, join us for drinks and nibbles while browsing the poster exhibition.

Important information

RSVP is required to attend the Public Session only. Conference delegates do not need to RSVP to this event.
Refer to the Conference Agenda for speaker information.
Session 07 presentations will run from 2 - 3.30pm. If you arrive during a presentation, you will be allowed into the conference space during Q&A/breaks.