Published Thursday, 21 December, 2006 at 09:23 AM
Minister for State Development, Employment and Industrial Relations
The Honourable John Mickel
A HEALTHY BOOST FOR QUEENSLAND HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY
Queensland complementary healthcare industry will be boosted and gain national recognition when healthcare professionals from across Australia and overseas meet at a major conference in Brisbane in March, Minister for State Development John Mickel said today.
Mr Mickel said the Complementary Healthcare Council (CHC) conference would see some 300 delegates including leading researchers, academics, manufacturers and regulators discuss ways to enhance industry practices, innovation and technological advances in the industry.
“This important two-day meeting will provide industry thinkers and practioners with opportunities to exchange experiences and collaborate with regulatory bodies, and I encourage local, national and international members of the industry to attend,’’ Mr Mickel said.
“The meeting is timely due to the growing popularity of complementary medicines, and its contribution to optimising public health. And, for many consumers it is the preferred first option for treatment.’’
Complementary healthcare products cover a diverse range of products including vitamin, mineral and nutritional supplements, herbal products, homeopathic and sports supplements sold both through retail outlets and healthcare practitioners.
CHC executive director Dr Tony Lewis said “the Council appreciated the Queensland Government’s support of the important role complementary medicines play in the community.”
“The meeting will involve a large number of international participants and, therefore, opens the door for future collaborative approaches in the areas of research and investment”, Dr Lewis said.
Mr Mickel said the discussions would also provide an ideal opportunity for Queensland to demonstrate to delegates that its Smart State Strategy was aimed at boosting the growth of industries such as complementary medicines.
“The Queensland Government is committed to developing healthcare industries including biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and therapeutic goods because they are smart industries for the Smart State.’’
Queensland is already home to major manufacturers such as Symbion Health, Sigma Herron, Mediherb, New Products Development and Health World, and boasts top research institutes including the Australian Centre for Complementary Medicine, Education and Research at Mater Hospital as well as emerging capability at Griffith University on the Gold Coast, Mr Mickel said.
The Complementary Healthcare Council Conference will be held at the Hilton Hotel, Brisbane, 28-29 March 2007.
Complementary Healthcare Council: Allan Crosthwaite, Technical Director,
02 6260 4022
Ministerial contact: Chris Brown 3224 7349
21 December 2006
Mr Mickel said the Complementary Healthcare Council (CHC) conference would see some 300 delegates including leading researchers, academics, manufacturers and regulators discuss ways to enhance industry practices, innovation and technological advances in the industry.
“This important two-day meeting will provide industry thinkers and practioners with opportunities to exchange experiences and collaborate with regulatory bodies, and I encourage local, national and international members of the industry to attend,’’ Mr Mickel said.
“The meeting is timely due to the growing popularity of complementary medicines, and its contribution to optimising public health. And, for many consumers it is the preferred first option for treatment.’’
Complementary healthcare products cover a diverse range of products including vitamin, mineral and nutritional supplements, herbal products, homeopathic and sports supplements sold both through retail outlets and healthcare practitioners.
CHC executive director Dr Tony Lewis said “the Council appreciated the Queensland Government’s support of the important role complementary medicines play in the community.”
“The meeting will involve a large number of international participants and, therefore, opens the door for future collaborative approaches in the areas of research and investment”, Dr Lewis said.
Mr Mickel said the discussions would also provide an ideal opportunity for Queensland to demonstrate to delegates that its Smart State Strategy was aimed at boosting the growth of industries such as complementary medicines.
“The Queensland Government is committed to developing healthcare industries including biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and therapeutic goods because they are smart industries for the Smart State.’’
Queensland is already home to major manufacturers such as Symbion Health, Sigma Herron, Mediherb, New Products Development and Health World, and boasts top research institutes including the Australian Centre for Complementary Medicine, Education and Research at Mater Hospital as well as emerging capability at Griffith University on the Gold Coast, Mr Mickel said.
The Complementary Healthcare Council Conference will be held at the Hilton Hotel, Brisbane, 28-29 March 2007.
Complementary Healthcare Council: Allan Crosthwaite, Technical Director,
02 6260 4022
Ministerial contact: Chris Brown 3224 7349
21 December 2006