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✅ Theme:
The 2025 HLA Conference theme is:
Innovation, Transition, & Growth: Thriving in a Shifting Health Ecosystem
Health libraries and librarians are continuously adapting to an evolving landscape of healthcare, technology, and information management. How can we embrace change, drive innovation and support our clients and our own wellbeing?
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📃 Program:
The 2025 HLA Conference Program (draft) is now available
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🌏 Location:
CONFERENCE VENUE
HLA Conference site – Lakeside Hotel & Conference Centre:
Address: 1 Executive Road, Macquarie Park NSW 2113
Phone: +61 2 9850 9300 (24 hour access)
TRANSPORT
https://www.hotel.mgsm.com.au/executive-accommodation/contact-hotel#directions
Includes map and information for travel by car, train, and bus.
ACCOMODATION
Lakeside Hotel and Conference Centre (conference hotel)
The Lakeside Hotel and conference centre is 10 minutes’ walk from Macquarie Centre. Sydney Olympic Park is a 20-minute drive, and Sydney International Airport is a 35-minute drive away. Free on-site parking, free Wi-Fi and restaurant.
Getting to Lakeside Hotel and Conference Centre
Other Hotels Nearby
Mecure Sydney Macquarie Park (distance from conference hotel: 300m)
81 Talavera Road, North Ryde
Adjacent to Macquarie University Hospital and Macquarie University and Macquarie Shopping Centre with 120 spacious rooms with private kitchenette, free Wi-Fi and restaurant.
Meriton Suites North Ryde (distance from conference hotel: 800m)
88 Talavera Road, North Ryde
The modern air-conditioned suites boast a well-equipped kitchenette or kitchen where you can enjoy preparing a fresh home-cooked meal. Each suite has a spacious seating area with a flat-screen TV, internal laundry and free Wi-Fi.
Nightcap at the Ranch Hotel (distance from conference hotel: 1.7 km)
Corner Epping Road and Herring Road, Marsfield, NSW
Nightcap at the Ranch Hotel offers 15 comfortable and affordable 3.5-star guest rooms with free Wi-Fi. Nightcap at the Ranch Hotel features a bistro and two bars.
Holiday Inn Express Sydney Macquarie Park by IHG (distance from conference hotel: 1.5 km)
10 Byfield Street, Macquarie Park, NSW
The location of the hotel makes it ideal for servicing businesses and residents in North Ryde and Macquarie Park with 192 rooms. Free Wi-Fi, Free Express Start™ Breakfast or a Grab & Go option.
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💲 Cost:
Members: $180
Non-Members: $250 (one of 14 reasons to consider HLA Membership)
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📝 Registrations:
📝 Keynote speakers:
Sophie Scott OAM | Adjunct Professor The University of Sydney Sydney School of Public Health | Prevention Research Collaboration Faculty of Medicine and Health Keynote Speaker & Mental Wellbeing & Neuroscience Authority
SOPHIE SCOTT OAM is an international speaker, award-winning broadcast journalist, educator, Associate Professor Author, TedX speaker and was named a TopVoice on LinkedIn. Sophie understands public health and how to communicate it effectively. She has been a leading voice on Australian TV, radio and online in health and science for more than 2 decades. She’s won numerous awards for her ground-breaking health journalism and has a strong reputation for integrity and balance. She was awarded the Order of Australia Medal (an award instigated by Queen Elizabeth ll) for services to Australian broadcasting and community health. Her professional expertise is health journalism, patient safety investigations and advocacy for health prevention. She was awarded an Australian Museum Eureka Award for excellence in medical reporting in 2004. She is a skilful communicator, with a strong history as a keynote speaker at leading medical conferences, a TEDx speaker and now presentation coach for health and science experts. Sophie has degrees in history, a Certificate in Applied Positive Psychology and has written 3 science-based health books.
Dr. Susan McLaine | Creative Director of Bibliotherapy Australia
Dr. Susan McLaine is a leading advocate and practitioner of bibliotherapy, which uses literature and storytelling to promote wellbeing. For nearly 20 years, she has researched, delivered, written, and spoken about bibliotherapy both in Australia and internationally. Dr. McLaine has offered bibliotherapy in a facilitated, self-reflective format for both adults and children through programs at St Vincents Health Australia, the State Library Victoria, BUPA, and Vision Australia. Her innovative podcasts have been described by The Guardian as “the closest thing to a hug.” Additionally, she travels across the country and offers online training for professionals and non-professionals looking to enhance their wellbeing practices.
🥇 Gold Sponsors:
| EBSCO | Elsevier | Wolters Kluwer |
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🥈 Silver Sponsors:
| MIMS | MCGRAW HILL | JR MEDICAL | BMJ Group |
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| SAGE | SCIENCE | TAYLOR & FRANCIS | SPRINGER NATURE |
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| TELSTRA HEALTH | COVIDENCE | AMH | |
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