Resources

The palliAGEDnurse App developed by CareSearch supports nurses working within aged and primary health care settings to care for the palliative care needs of older people. The palliAGEDnurse App is free to download.

The Digital Health CRC has developed this guide mapping the aged care data ecosystem, including an in-depth explanation of how the Royal Commission findings have influenced the shared goals and subsequent roles of the Australian Government's digital organisations.

In this document, the Department of Health and Aged Care  presents its five year strategy (2024-2029) to leverage aged care providers' adoption of technology, to align and unify data to improve service provision and outcomes for older people.

This Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care webinar provides a digital transformation update, discussing the implications of the Aged Care Act and the ongoing roll out of the Government Provider Management System. (1hr 29m)

Department of Health and Aged Care have information on the reiterative roll out of the new Government Provider Management System (GPMS) that replaces National Approved Provider System (NAPS).

CSIRO and the Australian e-Health Research Centre (AEHRC) have developed an informative guide on the current trends in artificial intelligence including implementation of AI within aged care settings.

Dementia Australia have created this guide outlining the organisation's history developing innovative technological solutions to support the workforce caring for, and people living with dementia. Applications include virtual reality, artificial intelligence, apps and gaming technology.

This article in Australian Carers Guide explores the benefits, risks and ethical dilemmas to staff and residents when adopting robotics or artificial intelligence within aged care settings.

Australian Digital Health Agency has developed a set of resources to build service provider confidence, and to support implementation of My Health Record into residential aged care systems.

This webpage on the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission's website provides examples of some of the different approaches to utilising technology to encourage participation and improve dining experiences of clients and residents in aged care.