Aged Care Transformation Day 2 (Free-to-attend)

Real-World Journeys of Innovation in Human-Centric Care: From Empathy-Focused AI Companions to Next-Gen Technologies and Solutions 

9:50 am - 10:00 am Opening Remarks from the Aged Care Transformation Stage Chair

George Margelis - Chair, Aged Care Industry Information Technology Council (ACIITC)
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George Margelis

Chair
Aged Care Industry Information Technology Council (ACIITC)

10:00 am - 10:30 am OPENING KEYNOTE | Victorian Department of Health

Angela Mannix - Principal eHealth Advisor - Aged Care Lead, Victorian Department of Health

Victorian Government Initiatives Empowering Healthy Ageing: Progress and Priorities 

  • Enhancing Access to Integrated Health and Social Care Services 
  • Fostering Social Inclusion and Community Engagement 
  • Harnessing Cutting-Edge Digital Health Solutions to Improve Services for Seniors 
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Angela Mannix

Principal eHealth Advisor - Aged Care Lead
Victorian Department of Health

Revolutionizing Aged Care: Harnessing AI and Robotics for Enhanced Wellbeing 

  • From Tradition to Innovation: Making Aged Care More Appealing and Accessible Through the Integration of Cutting-Edge Technologies.  
  • Ethical Design: Safeguarding Against Bias and Ensuring Cultural Sensitivity in AI Applications and Other Technologies for Elderly Care. 
  • Social Robots as Companions: Exploring the Role of AI Robots in Addressing Loneliness and Providing Emotional Support in Aged Care Settings. 
  • Upskilling the Workforce: Leveraging AI as an Additional Tool to Address the Growing Workforce Shortage and Enhance Efficiency and Efficacy of Elderly Care Services. 
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George Margelis

Chair
Aged Care Industry Information Technology Council (ACIITC)

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Prof. Vasso Apostolopoulos

Distinguished Professor
Head of Healthy Lifespan and Chronic Diseases Program, RMIT University

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Dr. Tanya Petrovich

Business Innovation Manager
Dementia Australia

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Johan Locke

Head Information Communication Technology
Australian Multicultural Community Services (AMCS)

11:10 am - 11:30 am Thought Leadership Session

11:30 am - 11:50 am CASE STUDY | Cybersecurity and Privacy in Aged Care: Real-World Case Studies of Challenges for Staff and Residents

Marlien Varnfield - Principal Research Scientist, CSIRO Australian e-Health Research Centre

Cybersecurity and Privacy in Aged Care: Real-World Case Studies of Challenges for Staff and Residents 

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Marlien Varnfield

Principal Research Scientist
CSIRO Australian e-Health Research Centre

11:50 am - 12:10 pm CASE STUDY | Promoting Diversity & Inclusivity in Aged Care: Building Australia’s First Multi-Storey LGBTIQ+ and Friends Home

Samantha Jewell - Chief Executive Officer, Lifeview Residential Care

Promoting Diversity & Inclusivity in Aged Care: Building Australia’s First Multi-Storey LGBTIQ+ and Friends Home 

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Samantha Jewell

Chief Executive Officer
Lifeview Residential Care

12:10 pm - 12:40 pm Networking Break

Innovation Outlook: Opportunities & Challenges in Aged Care Technology 

  • Enhancing Elderly Independence: Leveraging tech to empower seniors and enhance their quality of life. 
  • Navigating Regulatory Landscapes: Balancing innovation with compliance in the evolving aged care sector. 
  • Humanizing Digital Solutions: Ensuring technology enhances, rather than replaces, human connection and care. 
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George Margelis

Chair
Aged Care Industry Information Technology Council (ACIITC)

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Marlien Varnfield

Principal Research Scientist
CSIRO Australian e-Health Research Centre

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John Papatheohari

Non Executive Director
Bairnsdale Regional Health Service

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Johan Locke

Head Information Communication Technology
Australian Multicultural Community Services (AMCS)

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Marissa Dickins

Research Fellow
Silverchain Group

1:20 pm - 1:40 pm CASE STUDY | Harnessing Virtual Reality to Deliver Real-World Impact: Talk with Ted, the AI Avatar Living with Dementia

Dr. Tanya Petrovich - Business Innovation Manager, Dementia Australia

Harnessing Virtual Reality to Deliver Real-World Impact: Talk with Ted, the AI Avatar Living with Dementia 

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Dr. Tanya Petrovich

Business Innovation Manager
Dementia Australia

1:40 pm - 2:00 pm CASE STUDY | Creating an Integrated Model of Care Through Outcomes Design and Risk Stratification. How Australian Unity Is Reimagining Its Models of Care

Olivia Pantelidis - Executive General Manager – Care Partnering, Australian Unity

Creating an Integrated Model of Care Through Outcomes Design and Risk Stratification. How Australian Unity Is Reimagining Its Models of Care 

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Olivia Pantelidis

Executive General Manager – Care Partnering
Australian Unity

2:00 pm - 2:30 pm Networking Break

2:30 pm - 2:50 pm CASE STUDY | Data-Driven Excellence: Driving Improved Resident Care in All Areas with Innovative Palliative Care Programs

Prof. Claire Johnson - Director, Palliative Aged Care Outcomes Program (PACOP), University of Wollongong

Data-Driven Excellence: Driving Improved Resident Care in All Areas with Innovative Palliative Care Programs 

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Prof. Claire Johnson

Director, Palliative Aged Care Outcomes Program (PACOP)
University of Wollongong

2:50 pm - 3:10 pm CASE STUDY | Unveiling Tech Transformation Strategies to Foster Digital Maturity in the Aged Care Sector

Helen Kemp - General Manager Community Health and Care, Benetas

Unveiling Tech Transformation Strategies to Foster Digital Maturity in the Aged Care Sector

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Helen Kemp

General Manager Community Health and Care
Benetas

Empowering Healthy Ageing: Enhancing Support for Ageing in Place and Seamless Home-to-Care Transitions 

  • Virtual Care Revolution: Harnessing digital solutions to bring healthcare home, ensuring access and support for seniors. 
  • Home as Haven: Cultivating environments conducive to well-being, enabling ageing individuals to thrive in familiar settings. 
  • Transition Excellence: Streamlining pathways between home and care facilities, optimizing comfort and continuity for ageing populations.
  • Inclusive Care: How to ensure inclusive services in the care-at-home transition to respond to the diversity of seniors.
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Prof. Vasso Apostolopoulos

Distinguished Professor
Head of Healthy Lifespan and Chronic Diseases Program, RMIT University

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Olivia Pantelidis

Executive General Manager – Care Partnering
Australian Unity

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Helen Kemp

General Manager Community Health and Care
Benetas

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Nikolaus Rittinghausen

Manager
The Centre for Cultural Diversity in Ageing

3:50 pm - 4:00 pm Closing Remarks from the Aged Care Transformation Stage Chair