$13 million to drive aged care innovation

The Australian Government is investing a further $13 million to drive innovation across the aged care sector.

The Hon Anika Wells MP
Minister for Aged Care
Minister for Sport

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The Australian Government is investing a further $13 million to drive innovation across the aged care sector. 

This investment in Aged Care Research and Industry Innovation Australia (ARIIA) will help the scaling of innovative care models and workforce solutions.

It will allow ARIIA to continue to contribute to the quality of aged care by advising the sector on the skills, technology and know-how to deliver innovative, person-centred care.

ARIIA’s work helps government and the aged care sector better understand how people age, what healthy ageing looks like, opportunities for innovation and best practice in aged care.

This Albanese Government investment will allow ARIIA to continue its current work and also establish an Aged Care Innovation Network and Community of Practice.

Formed in 2021 ARIIA has so far:

  • built a Knowledge and Implementation Hub that provides trusted, easy to use and up-to-date information and resources
  • assisted hundreds of aged care workers to develop local, innovative solutions and implement change in their workplaces through its Innovator Training Program
  • funded over 60 projects through its Research Grants Program.

Find out more about Aged Care Research and Industry Innovation Australia.

Quotes attributable to Minister for Aged Care, Anika Wells:

“I am determined to progress aged care away from institution and towards innovation.

“Innovation drives efficiency and empowers the sector to deliver policies that are responsive to the evolving needs of older people.

“This continuation of funding for ARIIA will enable it to empower our aged care sector with the skills and capability required to implement evidence-based practice that supports the delivery of safe, efficient and quality care for older people.”

Quotes attributable to Reuben Jacob, ARIIA CEO:

“ARIIA welcomes the continued support from the federal government to improve aged care workforce capability and the quality of care offered to older Australians. With this support, ARIIA will build upon the progress and knowledge gained over the past three years, collaborating closely with key stakeholders to maintain the momentum of change.

“Encouraging innovation and supporting its implementation across the aged care and home care sectors is crucial if we are to deliver the high-quality, person-centred experience that older Australians want in the 21st century.

“Over the next two years we plan to broaden our local and international partnerships and implement scalable, evidence-based solutions based on best practice examples from around the world. We anticipate this will ultimately lead to greater sustainability for ARIIA through ongoing additional commercial work and philanthropic support which will be reinvested to support our aged care sector.”

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