Since February 2022, ECH has worked on an innovative partnership with smart clothing brand Goldilocks and The University of Adelaide to develop a range of smart garments that would support older people to remain living independently in their own home. The three leading experts joined forces to secure funding through the South Australian Innovation Challenge which aimed to create new solutions that propel the health, aged care and disability sectors. ECH Head of Customer Experience Carolyn Dawkins said the Goldilocks Smart Clothing Research Project presented the opportunity to collaborate with experts in technology, aiming to benefit older clientele. “Collaborating with Goldilocks and The University of Adelaide has been an invaluable experience,” Ms Dawkins said. “Working to adapt this type of technology to the aged care sector has been remarkable. This project has shown ECH’s commitment to empowering older people to remain living independently at home.” This, along with other ground-breaking projects, will be discussed at the Aged Care Innovation Exchange on November 13 at Stone & Chalk Startup Hub at Lot Fourteen, where like-minded professionals, thought leaders, and pioneers as we delve into the forefront of advancements (and challenges) in aged care. Links: Goldilocks University of Adelaide Aged Care Innovation Exchange Humanitix Event Poster…

For the past two years, ECH has worked on an innovative partnership with Lateral Vision and the University of South Australia, to develop virtual environments using 360-video conferencing technology. It’s been an exciting and insightful collaboration to enable people who cannot participate in social or community experiences in person to experience these events in a full interactive mode. ECH Head of Customer Experience Carolyn Dawkins said the experience saw many lessons learned and relationships built. “This partnership has allowed us to build on the current knowledge and adapt the technology to meet the needs of older people,” Ms Dawkins said. “It has been a pleasure to have worked closely with Lateral Vision and the University of South Australia as we reflect on the achievements and challenges we’ve experienced together.” This, along with other ground-breaking projects, will be discussed at the Aged Care Innovation Exchange on November 13 at Stone & Chalk Startup Hub at Lot Fourteen, where like-minded professionals, thought leaders, and pioneers as we delve into the forefront of advancements (and challenges) in aged care. Links: Event Registration Lateral Vision Website University of South Australia Aged Care Innovation Exchange Humanitix Event Poster…