1. Smart plugs: Melbourne-based Umps Health has developed “smart plugs” to monitor regular activity and behaviour in the home
2. Virtual Reality: Residential aged care provider Bolton Clarke gives residents access to immersive VR experiences
3. Cloud software: Dr Aged Care is a practice of roving doctors using cloud-based software to deliver care in residential aged-care homes in Victoria
4. Sleeptite: RMIT researchers embed technology into beds for real-time monitoring of health and sleep
5. BillyCare: Sensors around the home monitor movement, temperature, and behaviour to prevent emergencies and increase independence
6. Holograms: Silver Chain uses its EMMR technology to allow doctors to “beam in” for remote consultations
7. Micro-town: NewDirection Care has built Bellmere, the first dementia-friendly “micro-town” in Brisbane - a mini-suburb of 17 houses and services
8. Aged care research precinct: The University of Wollongong is developing a state-of-the-art aged care precinct to integrate academic research and patient care
9. Virtual avatars: Melbourne-based Russell Resources is bringing AI to Australian aged care in the form of lifelike virtual avatars “GetAbby”
10. Robotics: Paro the Robotic Seal provides support and companionship for aged care residents in rural Queensland
