Resources

In this video, staff members from BlueCross Aged Care speak about their experience of using a robotic seal named PARO as part of their residential and home care services. (3 min)

This article from innovAGEING discusses how artificial intelligence and digital technology including virtual reality, are able to support and address aged care residents wants and needs, therefore improving their lives. 

This article from innovAGEING discusses what makes virtual reality and immersive learning special and appealing to aged care residents. 

In this article from innovAGEING, Merlin Kong discusses the use of technology in aged care, highlighting the importance of letting human systems guide the process. 

The Department of Health and Aged Care webpage provides an overview of the purpose of telehealth, its importance and how it is used. It also links to other telehealth related resources like consumer information, ongoing telehealth as part of primary care and changes to the MBS specialist telehealth services.

These modules from Vision Australia are composed of short, self-paced interactive e-learning modules on what underpins digital accessibility, accessibility standards organisations must follow, and putting digital accessibility into practice. These are free of charge to all aged care workers starting March 2023. Those interested can register via this form.

This article discusses important points to make telehealth work in aged care homes. It highlights that successful telehealth implementation needs both a human and technical response.

An article on the ABC website Religion & Ethics that discusses the possible loss of person-to-person contact through giving or receiving a caring touch, like that from a nurse in a hospital or aged care facility.

This webpage includes a video discussion by the Intellectual Property, Technology and Cybersecurity team at HopgoodGanim Lawyers addressing the legal issues aged care providers must consider in procuring technologies or working with developers. Includes privacy, cybersecurity, and contractual obligations  (16 min) 

An article on the ABC website Religion & Ethics that discusses whether robots provide genuine care because they cannot experience the emotions that are integral to the provision of such care.