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As the sector navigates change, including the upcoming Aged Care Act, the need for forward-thinking approaches has never been greater.

Ageing Australia’s InnovAGEING initiative is a national network for innovation in the aged care sector, focused on driving positive change through collaboration, shared insights, technology, research and workforce empowerment.

Through this network, providers can access opportunities to strengthen their innovation capabilities. This year, we are encouraging providers with a keen interest in innovation to get involved with the InnovAGEING Strategic Innovation Program and this year’s World Ageing Festival, hosted by Ageing Asia.

InnovAGEING has partnered with Crazy Might Work (CMW) to offer the Strategic Innovation Program as a boutique service designed to equip aged care leaders with the skills and frameworks needed to foster innovation at an organisational level. This custom service is tailored case-by-case to the unique needs of each provider, ensuring participants walk away with practical tools and a playbook they can use for ongoing, sustained innovation.

The program is particularly suited to senior leadership teams committed to embedding innovation into their organisations beyond regulatory compliance. By building these capabilities, providers can not only navigate the complexities of the evolving aged care landscape but also position themselves as leaders in developing new ways to support older Australians.

The emphasis on practical application ensures that innovation is not just discussed but actioned, creating lasting change that benefits both providers and the people they support.

Alongside strengthening innovation capabilities at home, there is also an opportunity to showcase Australian aged care innovation on a global stage at the 16th Ageing Asia Innovation Forum (part of the World Ageing Festival) in Singapore.

The forum will bring leaders and innovators together to share insights and collaborate on shaping the future of the sector. During the festival, the 13th Asia Pacific Eldercare Awards will be announced, which last year saw many providers in Australia being recognised.

Ageing Australia will be exhibiting at the event to highlight Australia’s advancements in innovation, celebrating solutions that promote health, independence and quality of life for older adults – demonstrating how Australian providers are leading the way on innovation – and we welcome input from our members.

For those looking to engage in international collaboration, the festival provides an opportunity and a platform to connect with global thought leaders and accelerate new projects and be part of a global conversation on longevity and wellbeing. This is an opportunity to learn from global advancements and to contribute to the discussion.

By engaging with these opportunities, you can strengthen your organisation’s innovation capabilities, gain valuable insights, and position yourself at the forefront of sector change and advancement.

To learn more about the InnovAGEING Strategic Innovation Program or how to showcase your innovation via the Ageing Australia stand at the World Ageing Festival, visit InnovAGEING or email .