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Core Schedule’s CEO and Founder, Dr Stephen Pool, and Chief Customer Officer, Candice Togia, were honoured to represent New Zealand as part of the NZTE HealthTech Trade Delegation in Perth earlier this week.
The two-day program brought together leaders from across New Zealand’s health technology sector to strengthen connections with Western Australian health and aged care organisations, explore collaboration opportunities, and share innovations transforming healthcare delivery. Core Schedule is the leading physician rostering system across WACHS, and they have been loyal customers since 2017.
Day 1 featured a networking event hosted by New Zealand Consul-General Bella Katz, connecting NZ HealthTech innovators with WA government, hospital, and industry representatives at The Globe, Perth.
Day 2 included a packed agenda led by Robert Milsom, Health & MedTech Sector Lead, NZTE, featuring visits to:
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- Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) for a briefing with Invest & Trade WA
- Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) for a briefing with Invest & Trade WA
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- Royal Perth Hospital’s East Metropolitan Health Service HIVE (current Core Schedule customer) — a hub for digital health innovation
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- WA Country Health Service (WACHS) (current Core Schedule customer) — where discussions centred around regional healthcare delivery and workforce management
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- Brightwater Aged Care Innovation Centre, combining a working lunch and site tour highlighting cutting-edge aged care technology
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- SMHS Health Ready and Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, showcasing innovation in hospital and research ecosystems
Stephen and Candice shared insights into Core Schedule’s digital workforce management platform, and how it supports hospitals and healthcare systems to improve operational efficiency, workforce wellbeing, and patient care outcomes.
“It’s inspiring to see the depth of collaboration between New Zealand and Western Australia in healthcare innovation,” said Dr Stephen Pool.
“We’re proud to showcase how Core Schedule is helping health systems of all sizes transform rostering and workforce management.”
Core Schedule extends sincere thanks to NZTE, Invest & Trade WA, and the teams at Royal Perth Hospital, WACHS, and Brightwater Care Group for their hospitality and partnership.
