Bolton Clarke, Igenia, IRT and Beaumont Care are among more than 20 finalists from Australia announced in the Asia Pacific Eldercare Innovation Awards.
The regional awards which recognise innovative contributions to the industry will be held as part of International Ageing Week in May, an initiative driven by Ageing Asia.
There are 25 categories in this year’s awards in addition to the Global Ageing Influencer and Global Ageing Trailblazers awards.
Close to 200 entries were submitted from 17 countries Australia, China, Denmark, Germany, Hong Kong SAR, India, Indonesian, Japan, Malaysian, New Zealand, Singapore, The Netherlands, Taiwan, Thailand, UAE, and the US.
The Australian finalists are:
Facility of the Year – ageing-in-place
Aveo Newstead
Igenia Lifestyle Lara
Best Home Care Operator
Tend Care Pty Ltd
Innovation of the Year – Community Care model
Digital Care by hayylo and integratedliving Australia
Innovation of the Year – Residential Care model
Fragrant Hill Mansion Sino Australian Aged Care in China Model by Sapphire International Holdings
Innovation of the Year – Dementia Solution
Monday to Friday CD by Beaumont Care
The Melaleuca Wing by Bolton Clarke
Innovation of the Year – Food and Nutrition
RFBI Dine with Dignity Program by Royal Freemasons’ Benevolent Institution
Innovation of the Year – Product
The CaT (Conversation as Therapy) by Bolton Clarke
Innovation of the Year – Productivity
Industry-wide improved transparency by DPS Publishing
IRT’s BIDA platform
The ACHS Evaluation and Quality Improvement Program by the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards
Innovation of the Year – Health Programme
Blisscare world Health Clubs for 60 and over
Innovation of the Year – Social Engagement programme
One Good Street by Bolton Clarke
Dimple Fairy Dust Fund by Dimple
The 10K project by Southern Cross Care ACT & NSW
Innovation of the Year – Technology
CareApp, HomeStay Connect
IRT Autonomous Vehicle Shuttle Service
Hector VR Driving Simulator for Aged Care by McLean Care and Deakin University
Best
Active Ageing Programme – Community
Integratedliving
Australia wellness centres
Best active ageing programme – Residential
Core Workout by James Milson Village
Best dementia care programme
Abrina Atrium Installation Project by Uniting Residential & Health Care Australia
Best smart care technology – solution
Hayylo
Best smart care technology – product
IRT’s Aged Care Locating Device
Hector VR Driving Simulator for Aged Care by McLean Care and Deakin University
Best solution to support ageing-in-place – Assistive
Homestay Connect by HomeStay Care
Best solution to support ageing-in-place – Wellness
Blisscare Health and Wellness Clinic
Hector VR Driving Simulator
Young Architect of the Year – Healthcare
Todd Paterson, KPA Architects
Ooi Wei Yap, ThomsonAdsett Pty Ltd
Architecture Firm of the Year
KPA Architects, Thomson Adsett
Wellness Integration of the Year
Blisscare Health and Wellness Clinic
Hector VR Driving Simulator
Interior Design Firm of the Year
Gilmore Interior Design, Meli Studio Australia
Project of the Year – ageing-in-place
Aveo Newstead
Project of the Year – residential care
Koh I Noor Contemporary Aged Care by KPA Architects
Uniting Care Gerringong by Meli Studio
Winners will be announced on 15 May at Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre in Singapore in conjunction with the 10th International Ageing Asia Innovation Forum as part of International Ageing Week.
More than 1,500 industry representatives from over 20 countries are expected to attend the Innovation Forum to discuss access investment and partnership opportunities in Asia Pacific’s US$3.3 Trillion ageing market.
For more information visit https://www.ageingasia.com/index.php/aaif2019-conference-highlights.html