Tech & Innovation

Aged care tech needs human‑centred approach

Academics warn that aged‑care technologies risk falling short unless they are designed with older people, families and care workers from…

New standards framework for digital health

The new National Framework for Digital Health Standards sets consistent rules for digital health systems, with experts urging that older…

Medical AI advancing faster than safety checks

New research shows advanced AI models can match or exceed doctors on diagnostic tasks, but Flinders University experts warn these…

Online trial helps older adults cut risky drinking

A major Australian trial has found that an online program designed for older adults can significantly reduce risky drinking, offering…

Are robotic pets in dementia care ethical?

A University of Queensland study is examining how people with dementia, families and aged care staff navigate the ethical dilemmas…

All aboard! VR train brings joy to residents

St Vincent’s Care Toowoomba has unveiled a world‑first VR train carriage, giving aged‑care residents the chance to ‘travel’ through 10…

AI ‘agetech’ sells false hope to aged care sector

Australia’s Royal Commission into Aged Care found a broken system. Now, technology companies are promising artificial intelligence (AI) will fix…

Navigate the challenges of reform with digital technology

Against a backdrop of reform, providers must produce thorough documentation on a host of operational matters, including staff qualifications and…

OpenAI launches ChatGPT Health

Many of us already use generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT for health advice. They give quick, confident…

Tech in palliative care

The first of November marked an important turning point for aged care in Australia. With the introduction of the new…

Collaboration key to aged care innovation

New initiative Hammond Innovations, announced by HammondCare CEO Andrew Thorburn at the Ageing Australia National Conference 2025, seeks to bridge…

Australians behind brain health breakthroughs

Australian scientists are on the brink of massive breakthroughs in brain health. New treatments, early screening, and even a potential…

ARIIA grants to boost innovation

Fourteen aged care providers across Australia are joining forces to address critical issues facing the sector, thanks to a new…

Why is uptake of AI in healthcare slow?

Proponents of the technology say that over the coming decades, AI has the potential to save hundreds of thousands, even…

Boomers break ‘digitally inept’ stereotype

Turns out older Australians are not as digitally challenged as first thought. A new study has found that aged 65…

Can a robot help you age better?

Supporting older adults to maintain autonomy is one of the most pressing goals of modern healthcare systems, particularly as the…

Healthcare sector is Australia’s weakest cybersecurity link

The country's healthcare system consistently underperforms when it comes to cybersecurity, suffering the highest volumes of data breaches across sectors…

AI project to address over-prescribing in aged care

A Sydney researcher has received a $4.4 million grant for the development of an artificial intelligence (AI) medication management platform…

How innovative climate control solutions can improve efficiency and deliver better aged care

Temperature control in aged care facilities goes beyond delivering comfort – it directly affects resident health, staff performance, and operational…

TGA doubles down on rejection of Alzheimer’s drug

The Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has confirmed its decision not to register Alzheimer's disease drug lecanemab (LEQEMBI). Lecanemab is…

Can a purple humanoid with Disney charm help combat the country’s loneliness epidemic?

In an Australian first, aged care provider mecwacare, has teamed up with home-grown robotics companyAndromeda, to bring new age companionship…

New scam laws put onus on banks and telcos, good for older people

The federal government has passed world-first legislation in a bid to protect residents from scams and the cyber criminals behind…

Give aged care nurses a voice in digital transformation: Research

Researchers are calling for nurses to have more say in the digital transformation of aged and palliative care, as the…

New telehealth cart keeps residents connected

An innovative telehealth cart is bringing families closer together at The Good Shepherd Home, in Townsville, especially for crucial conversations…

Dementia drug rejected by TGA

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has decided not to register Alzheimer's drug lecanemab (LEQEMBI) on the basis that "the demonstrated…