BRANCH REPORTS
NSW/ACT BRANCH REPORT Over the past 6 weeks the new wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in NSW and particularly in Sydney has created many challenges for Healthcare Engineering staff. Right across the sector it feels like we have had no chance to catch our breath and reflect on the rapid changes our lives have experienced over the past few months. This includes both our work and social lives, and our reliance on science and technology to assist us in coping with a world where we must remain vigilant and manage any future outbreaks. I’d like to extend my gratitude towards all my colleagues who are managing to deliver an excellent service to the community during these difficult times. The NSW / ACT Branch of the Institute of Healthcare Engineering Australia (IHEA) is planning to hold a Professional Development Conference, Trades Display and Branch General Meeting at the C,ex Club Coffs, Coffs Harbour in May 2022. The conference theme is “Environmental Challenges for Healthcare Engineering”. This PD activity was deferred from 2021 so we look forward to making this event safe, enjoyable and beneficial to members – all of whom I am sure, are
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looking forward to being able to get together in a professional networking environment. Currently there is a greater focus on running Professional Development days when possible. The commitment to hold these events on a regular basis will be part of NSW/ACT 2021-22 branch strategies to re-engage with the membership. The state committee is also working towards organising a PD day on 26 November 2021 however these plans might be subject to change due to COVID restrictions. Membership All members should have received their annual membership renewal invoices by now. State committee members are planning to follow up membership renewals with reminders and actively engage with the members to understand their expectations into the coming year. The committee feels that the pressures of COVID have reduced the opportunity for engagement with industry groups and health facility management professionals and we are conscious of the impacts on everybody. We are discussing a variety of strategies to turn this around and are always interested in your feedback and expectations across the NSW / ACT region. All members are reminded to keep engaging with the IHEA Learning and Development Program through the mobile app to capture the professional development activities and events you are involved in. Committee of Management President
Rob Arian
Treasurer
Mal Allen
Vice President
Jason Swingler
Secretary
Marcus Stalker
Committee Member
Dean Benke
Committee Member
Greg Allen
Committee Member
Brett Petherbridge
Committee Member
Jon Gowdy
Committee Member
John Miles
To communicate with the branch committee please email us at ihea.nswact@ihea.org.au
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Rob Arian NSW/ACT Branch President
