HealthHack 2015 - Melbourne

Organized by HealthHack Australia

Improving the lives of people living with disease

HealthHack is back for 2015!

Want to help medical researchers improve the lives of people living with disease?

Medical researchers create enormous amounts of data, but don't always have good ways to analyse, visualise and communicate it. That's where HealthHack comes in. Over the course of the weekend, you'll work closely with researchers and practitioners from different fields of medical science to solve real problems and make their lives easier.

HealthHack is open to everyone and anyone. We need: data analysts, data visualisers, problem solvers, software developers, testers, business analysts, story tellers and data journalists, communicators of complex concepts.

You'll get to showcase your skills, learn new ones, meet great people and make a real difference to health and medical research.
 
We'll have on hand:

  • Problem owners from a range of medical backgrounds
  • Copious amounts of power, wifi, food and caffeine
  • A range of developer tools and support throughout the 48 hours
  • Some great prizes, including access to coworking spaces


More information: http://healthhack.com.au

We are grateful to our sponsors, who make this event possible

Gold Sponsors:

VPTN logo     Data61 logo      AIHW

 

VicGovvThoughtworks

 

 BioMelb githubtrello  aws

               

 Silver Sponors:

csllenovo

YBF logomcri

Community Sponsors

chiasma  ssai
 
FAQs

Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?

No - but keep in mind there will be alcohol at the event. If you're under 18, please keep away from the booze. Be responsible.

Also remember this is not the best learning environment - things will move pretty fast.

What should I bring?

Bring your laptop and a lot of enthusiam.

Will there be food?

Yes! Vegeterians, vegans, glucose and lactose intolerances will be catered for. Please tell us if you have any dietry requirements. Here's how things will work:

Friday night: we'll provide dinner and drinks
Saturday and Sunday: Breakfast, lunch and snacks will be provided throughout the day
Saturday night: fend for yourself
Sunday night: dinner and drinks provided

Coffee will be available throughout.

Accessibility

The Melbourne venue is wheelchair accessible, as are the toilets. Please let us know if we can help with accessiblity in any way.


Children

We are proud to be offering childcare at HealthHack Melbourne during the day on Saturday and Sunday. Please let us know in advance how many children you wish to bring and their ages so that we can ensure appropriate levels of care. You're welcome to bring children on Friday night but they will be your responsibility. Keep in mind that alcohol is present.

Is this the kind of hackathon where we work through the night?

No. Go home, sleep, shower, take care of yourself. We'll see you in the morning, bright and refreshed.

Can I sort out my team before I arrive?

Definitely. Give some thought to the advertised problems, ask questions, talk amongst yerselves.

Where can I contact the organiser with any questions?

Email info@healthhack.com.au or tweet @okfnau. Simple!

Location

ThoughtWorks
MelbourneAustralia

Dates

From 23rd October 2015 - 06:00 PM
to 25th October 2015 - 07:00 PM