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.
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.
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.
For people with reduced mobility who spend extended periods seated, pressure injuries aren’t just uncomfortable — they can be painful, life-altering, and even life-threatening.
A revolutionary digital platform is set to transform aged care by enabling organisations to deliver truly client-centred care — improving resident wellbeing and providing peace of mind for families across Australia. Founded by New Word Order, Reminu was developed through a strong partnership with Aged Care Research & Industry Innovation Australia (ARIIA) and Flinders University’s Medical Device Partnering Program (MDPP) via the ARIIA x MDPP Ideas Incubator.