{"id":7263,"date":"2026-03-26T16:49:35","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T15:49:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rldatix.com\/en-apac\/?p=7263"},"modified":"2026-04-07T14:16:48","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T13:16:48","slug":"connected-health-care-summit-apac-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rldatix.com\/en-apac\/resources\/connected-health-care-summit-apac-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Connected Health & Care Summit APAC 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Intelligence in Action: Raising the Standard of Care\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The\u00a0Connected Health & Care Summit APAC 2026<\/strong>, held on 4\u20135 March in Melbourne, brought together healthcare, aged care, and digital health leaders from across the region for two days of insight, collaboration, and shared learning.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With a strong focus on workforce, safety, and data-driven transformation, the Summit created a platform to explore how organisations can move beyond fragmented approaches\u2014and take meaningful action to raise the standard of care. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Summit opened with a compelling keynote from Tane Hunter (Future Crunch)<\/strong>, \u201cCtrl + Alt + Adapt.\u201d<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Challenging attendees to rethink how they respond to rapid change, the session highlighted the importance of adaptability, curiosity, and embracing uncertainty in a fast-evolving world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It set a clear tone: the future of healthcare belongs to those willing to adapt.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Raising the Standard: A Shared Vision<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Building on this momentum, Dan Michelson, CEO of RLDatix<\/strong>, introduced the vision behind RLD2030 <\/strong>\u2014 a call to rethink how care is delivered and improved. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through reflection and storytelling, attendees were encouraged to consider: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • What they are most proud of\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    • Where they are heading\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      • And how they can contribute to raising the standard of care\u2014together\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        The session reinforced that this is not a single initiative\u2014but a shared responsibility across people, systems, and leadership<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        From Vision to Reality: Product Innovation in Action<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        A key highlight of the Summit was the solutions roadmap session led by RLDatix Chief Product Officer, Barbara Staruk<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        In an engaging, chatshow-style format<\/strong>, Barbara brought the roadmap to life\u2014moving beyond slides into real-world impact. The session included: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        • A\u00a0live product demonstration<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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          • A forward-looking view of RLDatix innovation\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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            • And\u00a0three customer speakers on stage<\/strong>, sharing how they are using RLDatix solutions in practice\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

              This combination of product, proof, and lived experience reinforced a critical message: 
              innovation is only meaningful when it delivers impact at the front line of care.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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              Challenging What We Hold Onto<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

              In a thought-provoking session featuring Richard Hazeltine<\/strong> and John Lambert (former CCIO, Department of Health Tasmania)<\/strong>, attendees were encouraged to rethink long-standing approaches to systems and safety. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

              A powerful reflection from the session: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

              This is not about abandoning what has worked \u2014  but recognising what no longer serves us. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

              The discussion highlighted the importance of evolving systems, governance, and thinking\u2014while still respecting the foundations that brought organisations to where they are today. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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              From Systems to Learning: Real-World Transformation<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

              One of the most impactful sessions of the Summit was the customer panel on transitioning to DCIQ<\/strong>, featuring: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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              • Western District Health Service\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                • HealtheCare\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                  • Workforce Extensions\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                    The panel provided honest, real-world insights into organisational transformation, moving from traditional reporting systems towards more connected, insight-driven approaches. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

                    Key themes included: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                    • Moving from\u00a0reporting to learning<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                      • Improving visibility and access to data\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                        • Supporting cultural and\u00a0behavioural\u00a0change\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                          Day 2: From Insight to Action<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                          Day 2 shifted focus towards application and leadership in action<\/strong>, beginning with practical sessions across workforce and governance, risk, and compliance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

                          These sessions explored: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                          • Breaking down silos to improve safety\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                            • Addressing workforce challenges at an operational level\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                              • Connecting strategy with day-to-day execution\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                                In her Day 2 session, Louise Schaper<\/strong> explored \u201cFrom Systems of Record to Systems of Influence: The AI Shift Reshaping Healthcare\u201d<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                Her message was clear: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                AI is becoming the front door of healthcare. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                This shift represents a move towards active, insight-driven systems<\/strong> that influence decisions, behaviours, and outcomes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                This was followed by a keynote and fireside conversation featuring The Hon. Victor Dominello<\/strong> and Louise Schaper, titled \u201cIt takes two sticks to start a fire\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                A standout takeaway: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                The session reinforced that meaningful transformation requires not just strategy\u2014but action, ownership, and collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                                Workforce & Safer Care: Making It Stick<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                                Across both days, safety and building actionable insights remained central themes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                The Summit concluded its plenary sessions with Brad Kearns (CEO \u2013 Find A Carer)<\/strong>, in a powerful session: \u201cFrom What Good Looks Like to Making It Stick\u201d<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                His message focused on embedding standards into everyday practice, ensuring that improvements are not temporary, but sustained over time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                                Summit Highlights & What\u2019s Next<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                                Missed a session or want to revisit the experience? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                                • Watch the Summit Highlights<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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