Technology > Assistive solutions

Aust Healthcare Week 2024: register now for your free pass

27 February, 2024

With more than 150 leading health sector speakers, over 100 sessions and two deep-dive master classes, AHW 2024 has something for everyone.


Heidi Assistant patient management solution

13 February, 2024

The Heidi Assistant solution enables clinics to streamlines patient interactions, including gathering histories, implementing patient request workflows, outpatient monitoring and more.


McLean Care iAgeHealth virtual clinical hub

12 February, 2024

The iAgeHealth remote workforce solution provides real-time clinical services to resource-challenged aged care facilities in regional, rural and remote aged care.


Duracell Procell Intense Lithium Coins

22 January, 2024

The Procell Intense Lithium Coins are designed to deliver high performance in professional devices with the potential of up to 50% improved performance.


Proactive support for 'optimal' ageing

20 November, 2023

A Monash University-based centre that will help to support Australia's ageing population has been launched.


Virtual Visitors: Reduce Isolation and Increase Connections with Technology

13 November, 2023

As restrictions ease and vaccination rates increase, older generations remain the most vulnerable to COVID-19 and many other infections, leading to fewer visitors and continued health concerns.


Can sensors, robots help older adults stay at home longer?

26 October, 2023

A new project will survey older Australians, carers and health professionals about the use of technology that can support the increasing preference to age at home.


New app trains people with Parkinson's to improve gait

10 August, 2023

A UNSW research team alongside people with Parkinson's disease have co-designed an app to assist their walking ability and activity duration.


Cane toads play role in testing non-invasive monitoring device

06 July, 2023

The system could be developed for use in a variety of clinical situations, such as ICUs, aged-care facilities, and for people with sleep apnoea or infants with breathing concerns.


Free cognitive monitoring app wins major award

30 June, 2023

BrainTrack, a free app that helps users privately monitor and understand changes in cognition over time, has won a major award at the ACT iAwards ceremony.


MePACS personal alarms

01 June, 2023

The MePACS range includes home, mobile and watch alarms, as well as portable duress alarms for lone workers.


Arcare implements BESTMED medication management system

29 May, 2023

Arcare Aged Care has implemented the BESTMED eNRMC medication management system across its 50 residences.


Arcare, ReadyTech partner to streamline procurement

04 May, 2023

Arcare Aged Care has signed a new partnership with Ready Contracts to implement its Source-to-Contract solution.


HomeMade portal aims to streamline HCP management

24 April, 2023

HomeMade, a startup that enables self-management of government Home Care Packages (HCPs), has reportedly improved efficiency and transparency, according to SAP.


Consortium to study sensor tech for residential care falls prevention

19 April, 2023

HSC Technology Group and partners Whiddon, Anchor Excellence and CSIRO will run a feasibility study involving sensor technology to prevent falls in residential aged care.


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