ARIIA x MDPP | North Eastern Community Hospital
A cut above the rest: innovating bite-sized food preparation
A cutting-edge collaboration between North Eastern Community Hospital and the ARIIA x MDPP Ideas Incubator has resulted in several novel prototyped food cutters. This enables kitchen staff to deliver precise International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) Soft and Bite-Sized portions (1.5 x 1.5 cm) for residents facing swallowing and chewing challenges.
ARIIA x MDPP | Freeline
Safe steps: affordable bathroom safety solutions for seniors
Jack Menzies, founder of Freeline Pty Ltd and an experienced occupational therapist, has developed a lifechanging innovation — the Mobile Step-Climbing Shower Commode. This has the potential to assist older Australians safely overcome bathroom steps and thresholds.
ARIIA launches new First Nations Hub
Aged Care Research & Industry Innovation Australia (ARIIA) has launched a new First Nations Hub to showcase culturally appropriate, evidence-based practices in aged care for First Nations (Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples) communities.