Resources

The Department of Health and Aged Care webpage provides an overview of the purpose of telehealth, its importance and how it is used. It also links to other telehealth related resources like consumer information, ongoing telehealth as part of primary care and changes to the MBS specialist telehealth services.

These modules from Vision Australia are composed of short, self-paced interactive e-learning modules on what underpins digital accessibility, accessibility standards organisations must follow, and putting digital accessibility into practice. These are free of charge to all aged care workers starting March 2023. Those interested can register via this form.

This article discusses important points to make telehealth work in aged care homes. It highlights that successful telehealth implementation needs both a human and technical response.

An article on the ABC website Religion & Ethics that discusses the possible loss of person-to-person contact through giving or receiving a caring touch, like that from a nurse in a hospital or aged care facility.

This webpage includes a video discussion by the Intellectual Property, Technology and Cybersecurity team at HopgoodGanim Lawyers addressing the legal issues aged care providers must consider in procuring technologies or working with developers. Includes privacy, cybersecurity, and contractual obligations  (16 min) 

An article on the ABC website Religion & Ethics that discusses whether robots provide genuine care because they cannot experience the emotions that are integral to the provision of such care.

This report from the Brightwater Care Group presents an investigation into the outcomes of resident social engagement and staff attitudes when a humanoid socialisation robot was incorporated into residential aged care facilities in Western Australia.

This Australian Digital Health Agency podcast talks about how My Health Record benefits the community health and aged care sector. (25 min)

This Australian Digital Health Agency document provides guidance for conducting online conferences safely. It covers understanding the existing systems, what to look for in choosing a system, policies for confidentiality, technical assessment and practicing secure online conferencing consultations. 

This Australian Digital Health Agency webpage provides a list of, and access to, the agency's learning portal specific to aged care including My Health Record courses, aged care resources and digital health courses.