Welcome to the September 2025 edition of Zoo NewsThis month, we’re proud to highlight our continued partnership with Mersey Community Hospital in Northwest Tasmania, where a $45 million redevelopment has delivered a modernised CSD and expanded services for the community. Atherton was privileged to support this project with the supply and installation of key sterilizing and decontamination equipment.
We also had the opportunity to connect with peers at the IHEA National Conference, a valuable forum for sharing ideas and strengthening collaboration across our industry.
On the education front, our CSSD Study Days continue to grow in popularity, with record attendance this year. These sessions provide hands-on training, valuable insights, and a behind-the-scenes look at where our world-class sterilisers are made, thanks to everyone who has joined us so far.
Finally, we farewell Ken Simpson, who retires after more than four decades in the field, and warmly welcome Rith Keut into his new role as SA/NT State Account Manager.
Thank you for being part of the Atherton community as we look forward to continuing this journey together.
Mersey Community Hospital is a public healthcare facility located at Latrobe near Devonport in Northwest Tasmania. It serves a vital role in providing medical services to communities across the Northwest. The recent upgrades will enable the hospital to expand its range of services to better meet community needs.
As part of a $45 million redevelopment project, the hospital has modernised its outpatient’s clinic and operating theatre, including the installation of a new Central Sterilizing Department (CSD) to ensure compliance with updated standards. The new CSD has been fully operational since May of this year.
Atherton is proud to have contributed to this development by partnering with Mersey Community Hospital to supply and install two Tiger sterilizers, two Platypus washer disinfectors, one Penguin ultrasonic cleaner, and one Kangaroo drying cabinet. Having worked with Mersey Community Hospital for many years, Atherton is delighted to continue this longstanding relationship.
Special thanks to Tom Carpenter and Laurie Larsen from Mersey Community Hospital, whose dedicated efforts have been instrumental in working alongside Atherton throughout this project.
Photo: from Left to Right, Atherton’s Brett Benz, Scott Tattersall, Ashish Bhatia, Nitin Kumar.
Atherton was proud to be part of the IHEA National Conference 2025 in May, a cornerstone event for healthcare engineering professionals nationwide.
The conference delivered an engaging mix of thought-provoking sessions and lively discussions with industry leaders, exploring both the latest innovations and the complex challenges facing healthcare infrastructure across Australia.
For Atherton, this was more than just an event, it was an opportunity to strengthen connections, share ideas, and reaffirm our commitment to advancing this vital sector.
Events like these are a reminder of the importance of collaboration in shaping the future of healthcare facilities, and we’re proud to have a voice in the conversation.
If you attended or want to chat about how these insights impact your work, we’d love to connect!
Ken Simpson our SA/NT State Account Manager, retired on the 1st of August. He has had an impressive career spanning over 4 decades at Atherton.
Ken has been an integral part of Atherton, both in his early career from 1997 to 2000 as a Service Technician and in his current role since January 2013.
We hope Ken enjoy’ s his well-earned retirement, his outstanding contributions to our company and the industry are commended and he will be greatly missed. We wish him all the best in this next chapter of his life. Thank you Ken!
Atherton is pleased to announce that Rithy Keut will be taking over Ken Simpson’s role as State Account Manager for SA/NT.
Rithy has been a valued member of South Australian Team for over nine (9) years; first as a Service Technician, and then as a Validation Consultant. With his technical expertise, commitment to customer service, and deep knowledge of our equipment, Rithy is exceptionally well positioned to step into this new role.
We wish Rithy all the best in his new role at Atherton.
What a fantastic turnout at our recent CSSD Study Day! A big thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to such an engaging and successful session.
We were especially delighted to welcome Stephan Holm as our guest speaker, who travelled all the way from Denmark to share his expertise, what a privilege to have him with us.
Mark your calendars: our next Study Day will be held on Thursday 11th September at Atherton Head Office. Don’t miss out as spots are limited, details below…
Due to overwhelming interest, our CSSD Study Days have seen record attendance this year! Held at our Atherton Head Office in Alphington, Victoria, these engaging training sessions are ideal for both new and experienced CSSD staff.
You’ll gain valuable knowledge across key topics including:
• Steam and low-temperature sterilisation
• Mechanical decontamination and validation
Get hands on experience with our equipment and take an exclusive tour of our manufacturing facilities where our world class sterilisers are made. Plus, enjoy the chance to meet Brett and Leyenda along with our friendly and knowledgeable Customer Service Team.
Location: Atherton Head Office, 372-376 Darebin Road, Alphington. Victoria
Limited Spots Available so Book Early to avoid disappointment.
Contact: Leyenda Barrett, Clinical Education Specialist
Mob: 0472 809 637
Email: lbarrett@atherton.com.au
Tea and coffee along with a light lunch will be provided. Closed shoes must be worn for the factory tour.
Location: National Convention Centre, Canberra, ACT
Dates: 27 – 29 August 2025
Location: Waterview in Bicentennial Park, Sydney, NSW
Dates: 27 – 31 October 2025
Location: Novotel Wollongong, NSW
Dates: 12 – 14 November 2025
Location: Hotel Grand Chancellor, Hobart, TAS
Dates: 16 – 19 November 2025
Location: National Convention Centre, Canberra, ACT
Dates: 27 – 29 August 2025
Location: Waterview in Bicentennial Park, Sydney, NSW
Dates: 27 – 31 October 2025
Location: Novotel Wollongong, NSW
Dates: 12 – 14 November 2025
Location: Hotel Grand Chancellor, Hobart, TAS
Dates: 16 – 19 November 2025
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