The Aged Care Innovation Exchange is set to share innovative knowledge and research and give back to the community at the Stone & Chalk Startup Hub on November 13. 

Inspiring and reshaping the future of aged care, The Aged Care Innovation Exchange will showcase cutting-edge solutions from three recipients of the SA Innovation Challenge. 

Goldilocks, Lateral Vision and NeoCare have been awarded a collective grant of $1 million to research and develop innovative, technology-driven solutions addressing ageing in place, social isolation and staffing challenges in the aged care sector.

These three startups have collaborated closely with aged care providers, the community and research partners to better understand the barriers to ageing safely and independently at home. 

Now, they are sharing their findings and outcomes so more people can benefit.

Deputy Premier and Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science Dr Susan Close is an advocate for showcasing South Australian research and innovation and a guest speaker at the event. 

“I am thrilled to be part of an event that highlights the remarkable progress being made in the aged care sector right here in South Australia. The work of Goldilocks, Lateral Vision, and NeoCare is a testament to our commitment to harnessing innovation to address pressing challenges. This event not only showcases their dedication but also serves as a platform for collaboration and learning,” says Dr Susan Close. 

Goldilocks has pioneered smart clothing designed to create a personalised virtual well-being coach.

Lateral Vision has explored the role virtual technologies like 360-degree teleconferencing play in creating meaningful connections and reducing social isolation.

NeoCare has developed unique monitoring and assistive technologies to help provide a safe environment to live in and empower our elders to live their lives on their own terms.

Laura Tolson, co-founder of Lateral Vision expressed her excitement to be able to bring the aged care industry, researchers and technology companies together for this event. 

“We have learnt so much about social isolation and the barriers older people face with technology. Some of our participants told us that holidays like Christmas can be an especially difficult time when you live alone. I want to share everything we have discovered so that we foster even more innovation and collaboration in the aged care industry,” says Laura Tolson.

Find out all the details on how these cutting-edge solutions will bring about an innovative future and transform the aged care industry at The Aged Care Innovation Exchange on November 13. 

What: The Aged Care Innovation Exchange 

When: Monday, 13th November, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Where: Stone & Chalk Startup Hub, Lot Fourteen, North Terrace, Adelaide 5000

How Much? Free, but registration is essential.