As part of the planning for an innovative approach to delivery of a wellness model that incorporates allied health, Bupa engaged Aged Care Research and Industry Innovation Australia (ARIIA) to facilitate an Innovator Training Program. The program helped prepare their team to design the model and run the project. 

Bupa is now piloting a primary healthcare approach to care delivery that aims to empower nurses and improve access to allied and primary care. It is being trialled across six Bupa homes, using geographically based Wellness Hubs set up across Queensland.

SA Virtual Care Service (SAVCS) was set up for emergency department trained clinicians to work directly with SA Ambulance Service (SAAS) paramedics via video link to assess patients onsite, with the aim of reducing hospital transfers. 

To develop an evidence-based implementation plan for the service, SAVCS’s Evaluation Manager, Phillip De Bondi applied for the Aged Care Research and Industry Innovation Australia (ARIIA) Innovator Training Program in July 2022.

Driven by a deep desire to enhance the lives of bedbound residents living with advanced dementia, personal care worker, Bryan Barrera applied for the Aged Care Research and Industry Innovation Australia (ARIIA) Innovator Training Program in July 2022.

Bryan recognised he needed ARIIA's support to develop skills in innovation and implementation for his project at his workplace at Eventide Lutheran Homes & Hamilton Village residential aged care.