Resources

A Queensland University of Technology (QUT) Design Lab video that talks about the importance of training aged care staff to run virtual reality (VR) sessions in aged care settings. (1 min)

This transformational toolkit presented by the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) outlines the details of what are needed to run a virtual reality (VR) session including safety assessment, selecting applications, advice on running sessions, resources needed and frequently asked questions (FAQs).

A video by the Australian Government Aged Care Quality and Safety Commision that presents four examples of innovative approaches using technology to ensure aged care residents stay connected with family and friends especially at the time of COVID-19.  (2 min)

This article from innovAGEING discusses the use and benefits of active technologies like smart devices and passive devices like utility monitoring, and other technologies in transforming aged care services at the same time preserving and valuing the dignity of the individual. 

This article from innovAGEING talks about the use of data collection and communication technology in optimising infection control procedures in residential aged care settings

This article from Flinders University discusses remote delivery of health services including aged care, during the pandemic. It presents a range of digital interventions across various service organisations. 

An article from the Australian Ageing Agenda website discussing why the aged care sector should not be afraid of technology that uses artificial intelligence.

An article from the website TeleIn discussing the use of robots in healthcare today.

An article from the University of Melbourne discussing how far can robotic care go and how far do we want it to go with it in aged care.

This Australian Digital Health Agency document provides a summary of how My Health Record benefits residential aged care residents and their families and carers. It also includes a case study as an example of how My Health Record was utilised.