Aged care stories

Tyro Health launches a certified digital platform to help Australian home aged care providers adapt smoothly to the new Support at Home funding system.

Aged care provider mecwacare is expanding the rollout of the Genesis Abi humanoid robot across Victorian homes to enhance resident engagement and support.

Humanforce appoints Aaron Thorne as Chief Sales Officer to drive global expansion and strengthen sales in frontline workforce management sectors.

Australia’s ageing population will surge by 54% by 2041, yet care worker shortages threaten dignity, prompting calls for tech to boost efficiency and empathy.

Andromeda secures AUD $23m in Series A funding to expand its compassionate companion robots for aged care, valuing the company at AUD $100m.

WAITTA has appointed Anita Ghose to its Board to boost innovation and connect industry, government and academia in Western Australia's tech sector.

mecwacare begins a three-month trial of InteliCare's sensor and analytics technology to enhance safety and wellbeing at its Prahran aged care centre.

Adaptiv has named co-founder Nikolai Blackie as CTO to lead AI-driven growth and expand its data integration services across Australasia.

Hireup launches national campaign promoting personalised aged care at home, aiming to provide older Australians with choice, trust and independence.

Aquent, Sirius and Talent Quarter join APSCo's Age Inclusive Recruiter programme to combat age bias and boost hiring of candidates aged 50 and above.

Hireup has expanded its online platform to connect older Australians with vetted support workers, enhancing choice and care at home amid sector reforms.

BaptistCare partners with Altura Learning to enhance aged care training across five Australian states, offering flexible, industry-specific online courses for staff.

Mark Winter, CEO of inTechnology Distribution, joins IoT Alliance Australia’s Executive Council to co-lead its Healthcare Workstream for trusted tech adoption.

AI-enhanced simulation testing is transforming Australian healthcare by improving training and assessments, helping bridge skill gaps and boost patient outcomes.

The World Health Organization has endorsed Dementia Training Australia’s national framework as a global benchmark for dementia care education, boosting worldwide access.

Australia's workforce grew 22.9% since 2014, with dramatic rises in aged care and tech roles, while traditional jobs like travel agents and farmers declined.

AlayaCare has teamed up with Simple Foods to enhance its Residential Platform, enabling aged care providers to meet new dietary standards and improve resident meals.

Innovation Minister Stephen Dawson has inaugurated Slipstream Cyber's new office in Perth's CBD, marking a significant expansion for the cybersecurity firm.

Humanforce has partnered with Southern Cross Care Queensland to improve employee retention, reducing staff turnover by over 50% with innovative workforce management solutions.

AlayaCare launches its Client Intelligence Suite in Australia, leveraging AI to predict risks in home care, enhancing service delivery amid sector changes.