HIC 08 Supporting Associations

Arthritis Australia

Arthritis Australia is the peak arthritis organisation in Australia. It is supported by affiliate offices in every state and territory.

Australian General Practice Network (AGPN) represents a network 111 local organisations (Divisions) as well as eight state-based entities. More than 85 per cent of GPs and an increasing number of practice nurses and allied health professionals are members of their local Division. The Network is involved in a wide range of activities including health promotion, early intervention and prevention strategies, chronic disease management, medical education and workforce support.

Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) represents 450 information and communications technology (ICT) member companies, from individual consultants to the world's leading multinational corporations.

ANZICS

Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Society (ANZICS) is the peak professional and advocacy body for medical practitioners specialising in the treatment and management of critically ill patients in public and private hospitals.

Australian Association of Clinical Biochemists (AACB) is the major professional society for practicing clinical biochemists in Australia and New Zealand and is a full member of the International Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (IFCC) and Asian and Pacific Federation of Clinical Biochemistry (APFCB).

CHIK Australia

CHIK Services (CHIK) Pty Ltd is a not-for-profit company established to provide global communication services bridging the health and Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sectors. Our key drivers are sustainable, affordable health care delivery, the application of appropriate technology and regional development.

Cystic Fibrosis SA (CFSA) is the community based support service for people affected by this disease. With approximately 300 young people living with CF where Adelaide is the closest CF centre, we are busy providing a range of services, equipment and supports to these individuals, and their families and friends.

HL7 Australia is an open, volunteer-based, not-for-profit organisation that supports the needs of HL7 users in Australia. HL7 Australia is the local HL7 user group and the accredited national affiliate of HL7 Inc. (USA). It has local responsibility for a range of core activities including the distribution and licensing of the HL7 Standards materials, education, user support and certification of professionals and systems.

MSIA is an association active in representing the interests of all healthcare software providers on a range of forums, working groups and committees, and has negotiated a range of important changes with government and other stakeholders.

OT AUSTRALIA is the peak professional body representing the interests of Occupational Therapists across the country and strives to ensure that members consistently receive quality, responsive services that add significant value to their careers.

The Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators are a medical specialty college of more than 800 members in public and private health services organisations across Australia and New Zealand.

Rural Doctors Association of Australia (RDAA) comprises the Rural Doctors Association (RDA) of each State and the Northern Territory-representing rural doctors from right around the country.

Standards Australia is recognised by the Government as Australia’s peak Standards body. It coordinates standardisation activities, develops internationally aligned Australian Standards® of public benefit and national interest and facilitates the accreditation of other Standards Development Organisations. Through the Australian International Design Awards it promotes excellence in design and innovation.

HIC08
The Person In the Centre
Melbourne
August 31st to September 2nd, 2008

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