The UTS Ageing Research Collaborative (UARC) presents its second Research Showcase, that will explore the key challenges and innovative solutions needed to deliver integrated, sustainable, and high-quality home care.
Discussions will centre on building a resilient system that meets the evolving needs of older adults, with a focus on provision of quality of care, the built environment, coordination across services, the role of digital technologies, and urban planning that promotes well-being and independence. Understanding these key areas are critical for providers, policy makers and academics with the new Support at Home program commencing from July 1 2025.
Key speakers will include:
- Nick Morgan, Assistant Secretary, Support at Home Reform Branch, Department of Health and Aged Care
- Fay Flevaras, Acting Chief Digital Information Officer, Department of Health and Aged Care
- Marcela Carrasco, Acting General Manager, HammondCare at Home, HammondCare
- Bill Dimopoulos, CEO and Co-Founder of Vlepis Solutions
- Professor Paul Egglestone, Founder and Director of the Future Arts, Science and Technology Laboratory (FASTLab), University of Newcastle NSW
- Catherine Oates Smith, Human Health Theme Leader, NSW Smart Sensing Network
- Professor Deborah Parker, Co-Director UARC
- Associate Professor Jacquie Lorber-Kasunic Design and Innovation Theme Co-Lead UARC
- Associate Professor Phillippa Carnemolla, Design and Innovation Theme Co-Lead UARC
Please join us as we discuss these critical topics and work together to shape the future of home care in Australia for older adults.
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