Do you have an idea that can make a difference to the Australian aged care sector?
You may be eligible for the Aged Care Partnering Program.
The Aged Care Partnering Program team will work with you to source relevant research and industry experts to facilitate partnerships that can develop your idea into a robust project.
Anyone with an innovative idea that has the potential to make an impact in Aged Care may be eligible to enter the Aged Care Partnering Program.
Project ideas will be assessed on the problem they aim to solve for aged care, how innovative they are and if they could benefit the sector more broadly.
Don’t have an idea but want to contribute? If you are a service or technology provider, researcher or professional with expertise in a discipline relevant to the aged care sector, please contact us for more information on how you could participate.
The Aged Care Partnering Program combines intensive workshops with individual online meetings facilitated by our Innovation Managers and Research Fellows.
Our team will support you through the program and introduce you to potential partners, industry experts and/or stakeholders that will collaborate with you to co-design the best project solution that is right for you, your organisation and the wider aged care sector.
ARIIA Grants
The Aged Care Partnering Program will help you develop your project which you may choose to develop into an application to one of the ARIIA grant rounds.
Over the course of 2022-2024, the ARIIA Grant Program will fund 12 month translational research projects by providing a maximum of $160,000 each (ex GST), supplemented by a mandatory co-contribution of 20% total project cost. ARIIA is committed to awarding 60% of these grants to projects that have been developed through the Innovator Training Program and/or Aged Care Partnering Program.
Innovation Network
All Aged Care Partnering Program participants will continue to be supported and can connect with other like-minded innovators through our ARIIA Innovation Network.
ACPP Partnership Opportunities
Please refer to the noticeboard below for available partnering opportunities. For more information, click on the email reference to contact the ACPP Team. If you are interested in multiple opportunities, please advise in the body of your email.
Opportunity for: Residential Aged Care Provider and Researcher
Partnering with: Sensor Based Technology Provider
Opportunity for a residential aged care provider and researcher to partner with a Singapore based technology company that has developed sensor-based technology to detect falls and prevent incidence of falls. The technology has been tested, certified, and implemented in an aged care context in Singapore. The technology provider is seeking a residential aged care partner interested in trialling falls prevention technology and a researcher with a background in falls research, and evaluation of technologies used in falls detection/prevention.
Email Reference: Falls Detection
Opportunity for: Community or Residential Aged Care Provider and Researcher
Partnering with: Protective Equipment Provider (QLD)
Opportunity for a community or residential aged care provider and researcher to partner with a Queensland company specialising in hip armour for Round 6 of ARIIA’s grants. This Queensland company has developed discrete, low profile hip armour that moulds to the body of the wearer and provides protection in case of falling. This hip armour is European certified to reduce impact and prevent injury in high impact sports. The potential project would trial the hip armour and its use for older people living in residential care and/or people receiving community aged care.
Email Reference Hip Armour Protection from Impact of Falls
Opportunity for: NSW Based (Metro) Residential Aged Care Provider
Partnering with: Research Organisation and Technology Provider
Opportunity for NSW based residential or retirement living aged care provider (Metro Preferred) to partner with a research organisation and technology provider for an upcoming ARIIA grant round. The innovation - an autonomous shuttle bus - has been piloted previously within the university and the disability sector. The Aged Care partner will be the first in Australia to test this product in the Aged Care sector. The pilot aims to be a huge value add to clients, helping older persons access various services independently.
Email Reference Autonomous Shuttle Bus
Opportunity for: Residential Aged Care Provider
Partnering with: Technology Provider
Opportunity for a research organisation and a residential aged care provider to partner with a technology provider to trial their product in an Australian Aged Care context. The product, an automated showering system, has been successful in the European market. For the aged care provider, the tool provides an opportunity to automate showering, reducing the chance of falls. For the research organisation, it will be an opportunity to work with a well renowned company, evaluating a tool they have used throughout Europe. The technology provider is seeking to submit for an upcoming ARIIA grant round.
Email Reference Activities of Daily Living (Showering)
Opportunity for: Community or Residential Aged Care Provider and Researcher
Partnering with: Protective Equipment Provider (QLD)
Opportunity for a community or residential aged care provider and researcher to partner with a Queensland company specialising in hip armour for Round 6 of ARIIA’s grants. This Queensland company has developed discrete, low profile hip armour that moulds to the body of the wearer and provides protection in case of falling. This hip armour is European certified to reduce impact and prevent injury in high impact sports. The potential project would trial the hip armour and its use for older people living in residential care and/or people receiving community aged care.
Email Reference Hip Armour Protection from Impact of Falls
No current partnering opportunities.
Further information
If you would like to make an enquiry about participating in the Aged Care Partnering Program, please contact us via our online enquiry form or contact us direct at acpp@ariia.org.au.