InnovAGEING
InnovAGEING Hub
Connecting ideas, people and solutions across the aged care sector to drive practical innovation and better outcomes for older Australians.
LEAD INNOVATION | TRANSFORM AGED CARE
The InnovAGEING Hub is Australia’s national hub for aged care innovation – connecting ideas, insights and solutions from across the sector.
We help providers, researchers, innovators and care teams collaborate, share what works, test new approaches, and bring innovation to where it matters most – in the everyday care of older Australians.
Through initiatives like the Strategic Innovation Program, leaders apply hands-on innovation frameworks to tackle real organisational challenges, while the ITAC 2026 Conference and Awards bring providers and technology experts together to explore emerging tools, showcase innovation and set benchmarks for future-ready care.
We showcase case studies that highlight practical, sector led innovation in action and provide team support and guidance to help providers turn ideas into tangible improvements.
InnovAGEING also fosters collaboration across the sector. You can join the CaRE network to share insights and learn from peers, take part in the Data and Digital Policy Group to influence sector wide decision making or explore other ways to get involved and connect with sector leaders.
These opportunities create the networks, knowledge and support needed to pilot solutions, embed change and improve outcomes for older Australians together.”
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Harnessing data insights
Through collaboration and communities of practice, InnovAGEING seeks to leverage data insights to support continuous improvement and build community trust and confidence.
Raising digital maturity as an enabler
The use of cutting-edge technology for system efficiencies, data collection and analysis, AI or even robotics, can help aged care providers drive continuous improvement by working smarter.
We strive to empower providers with tools that enhance productivity and elevate the consumer and workforce experience and are committed to working with all stakeholders to build digital maturity and literacy across the sector.
Translating research into practice
We understand the importance of bridging the gap between research and implementation.
By actively listening to the sector InnovAGEING aims to translate evidence-based research into actionable strategies, enhancing services to better the lives of older people.
Empower sector led innovation
In a rapidly evolving landscape, equipping the workforce with the necessary skills and knowledge is paramount.
InnovAGEING is committed to empowering industry professionals with the tools and training they need to thrive in an era of transformative change and to nurture sector-led innovation.
Building capability
ITAC Conference 2026 - Innovation Transforming Aged Care
We’re thrilled to bring the ITAC Conference 2026 to Brisbane on 6–7 May 2026 at the Royal International Convention Centre
As Australia’s premier event for exploring innovation in aged care, this conference will unite leaders, innovators and professionals to share ideas that are reshaping the sector.
From cutting-edge technologies to new models of care, this conference will showcase inspirational technologies and models that will improve the lives of older Australians. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the conversation driving the future of aged care.
Strategic innovation program (SIP)
Ageing Australia Strategic Innovation Program
Playford Hotel, Adelaide, 2–3 June 2026.
This program is more than a training event, it’s an investment in your organisation’s future and can be tailored specifically for your board and/or executive team.
Learning outcomes:
- World-leading strategic innovation skills to develop a tailored solution to address your unique strategic vision or organisational challenge
- expert guidance from global innovation experts
- a tested and refined solution prepared for execution, ensuring real-world application upon your return
- access to a collaborative network of like-minded leaders, forging connections and sharing strategies that shape the future of the sector.
By the end of the program, you will have:
- Developed a pilot solution to address a major challenge
- acquired strategic innovation skills that can be applied immediately
- gained feedback from experts and peers to refine your approach
- created a compelling narrative to support your solution
- built lasting connections with a network of like-minded leaders.
Having access to resources developed by industry experts not only saves time but gives us confidence we are able to meet all the requirements. With the amount of reform underway in aged care, this is particularly beneficial.
Get involved
Collaboration and networking
Collaboration and networking are the cornerstone of the InnovAGEING approach
We are dedicated to securing opportunities that support innovation at every stage, from inception to maturity, on matters that have the most impact.
We aim to connect providers with solutions and supporting systems, and to share insights from data, and local and international innovative practice and research, helping to accelerate learnings across the sector to support ageing well for all Australians.
How to get involved
If you are an aged care provider, supplier or vendor and would like to get involved with Ageing Australia InnovAGEING please get in touch with us.
Contact InnovAGEING Team.
CaRE Community of Practice (CoP)
Join our members-only InnovAGEING community to stay connected and informed. Enjoy exclusive updates, event invitations, early bird specials, networking opportunities, discussion threads and full access to our resource libraries. Our community currently supports 1,800 Ageing Australia members.
Data and Digital Policy Group
This group informs Ageing Australia policy and advocacy relating to data and digital transformation, provides industry intelligence and delivers advice on specific topics.
This may include providing feedback to inform Ageing Australia’s submissions or InnovAGEING projects, identifying emerging issues affecting the sector or sharing your experiences to support development of case studies and shared insights. Members will participate in targeted engagement on relevant issues and potential solutions.
Contact InnovAGEING Team to join this group.
Research and development
Invitation to participate – by actively engaging in R&D, the sector can harness evidence-based innovation, driving change and supporting older Australians to live their best life. This involvement not only helps in identifying best practices and new technologies but also ensures that aged, community care and seniors living services remain responsive to the evolving needs of older people. Together, let’s champion a culture of innovation and collaboration that sets the benchmark for excellence in aged care.
Contact InnovAGEING Team to join this group.
The InnovAGEING team
Belinda Allen
With over 20 years’ experience in government, corporate and for-profit settings, she is passionate about the delivery of quality services to the most vulnerable people in our community.
Belinda leads Ageing Australia’s Services & Sector Capacity division consisting of funded programs, member services, consultancy, learning and events, workplace relations and innovation. Belinda was previously Director of Member Services and Marketing at the National Disability Services peak.
Julie Anderson
She brings extensive experience in aged care systems, particularly evidence-based practice to drive innovation and continuous improvement. She has also worked closely with rural, remote, culturally diverse and First Nations organisations to leverage technology and operationalise purpose driven business models for success.
Julie previously worked in senior leadership roles across health and disability and currently holds several Board director roles in aged and community care services.
Dr George Margelis
He served as CIO of a private hospital group and led an innovative software development team that produced a personal health record for Australians 10 years before the PCEHR. After joining Intel in 2005 and later Intel-GE Innovations, he contributed to transformative healthcare initiatives.
Appointed Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Western Sydney in 2013, he also holds multiple advisory roles and was inducted into the IT in Aged Care Hall of Fame in 2014 for his contributions to aged care technology.
Greg Moran
He has previously held senior roles in Government and industry across health and community care, and most recently in promoting and advancing digital health across Australia with the Australasian Institute of Digital Health (AIDH).
Tushar Baraiya
In his role as Project Officer at InnovAGEING, Tushar leads and contributes to initiatives such as the Digital Maturity Project, the Benchmarking Project, the InnovAGEING CaRE CoP, Research Initiatives, and Collaboration. He is passionate about enabling aged care providers to adopt digital solutions that enhance care quality, efficiency and person-centred outcomes.
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