Resources

A position paper by the National Aged Care Alliance defining what assistive technology is and details its benefits for the older person, the family, the carer and the aged care workers. It also discusses issues and recommendations for the NDIS rollout. 

This Aged Care Industry Information Technology Council (ACIITC) article provides an overview of the CARE-IT project and discusses key findings. It also links to a copy of the full report available upon registration. 

A University of Western Sydney report discusses the findings of a project that evaluated the use of telehealth technology in residential aged care facilities in the Nepean Blue Mountains, the benefits, barriers and facilitators, and recommendations for care. 

This article, written by Aged Care Decisions, describes various forms of technology used in residential aged care settings and the benefits of using technology. 

This Aged Care Guide article describes various forms of technology used in residential aged care settings and outlines the benefits of using technology. 

The literature review summary informing the Aged Care Industry Information Technology Council (ACIITC) Technology Roadmap for the Australian aged care sector.

A report by the Consumers Health Forum Australia that presents recommendations on the implementation of Australia’s National Digital Health Strategy. Based on the round table discussions of consumer advocates, health care providers, clinicians, academics, industry, government and policy experts from across Australia. 

An Australian Government - Australian Digital Health Agency report presenting the priority actions that are required in order to effectively build digital health capability across the health workforce, including those in aged care, to respond to the needs of consumers now and in the future. 

This Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission video describes how technology including different types of technology, is being used to communicate and engage with family and friends especially. (2 min)

An Aged Care Industry Information Technology Council (ACIITC) discussion paper summarises the key findings and trends arising from the survey, case studies, expert interviews and environmental scan relating to digital maturity and readiness for innovation and technological change.