Australia’s aged care sector showcased its forward-thinking approach and commitment to innovation at the 12th Asia Pacific Eldercare Innovation Awards in Singapore last week.
The awards were part of the World Ageing Festival which attracted 5000 people to foster global knowledge, collaboration and partnerships.
Ryman Healthcare Australia won four awards including Operator of the Year for “Ageing-in-Place” and “Assisted Living”. Bolton Clark was awarded the Operator of the Year title for “Active Ageing” and Innovation of the Year for “Employee Well-being”.
Aged and Community Care Providers Association (ACCPA) CEO Tom Symondson was one of 10 recipients of the Global Ageing Influencer Award. He was also one of the judges charged with choosing winners from more than 180 submissions from 19 countries.
Mr Symondson said his vision, to enhance the wellbeing of older Australians through a high performing, trusted and sustainable aged care sector, was shared by providers across the continuum of aged care.
“Australia’s population is ageing, and our aged care sector must grow and adapt to meet that challenge.
“To achieve this, we must keep people at the heart of aged care. We need to give older Australians more choice and control, enabling people to live at home safely, for as long as they can.
“I am so grateful for the opportunity to see some fantastic innovations from across the world.”
The Australian winners of the 12th Asia Pacific Eldercare Innovation Awards were:
Operator of the year – Ageing-in-Place
Best independent senior living / Retirement village operator that enables people to age in their own home with access to social, health and care services as they age.
Winner: Ryman Healthcare Australia
Operator of the year – Active Ageing
Best social engagement operator that encourages older adults to live well and age with purpose.
Winner: Bolton Clarke, Australia
Operator of the year – Assisted Living
Best operator that enables older adults who need some assistance with daily living are supported to live as independently as possible.
Winner: Ryman Healthcare, Australia
Facility of The Year – Active Ageing (Residential)
Best social engagement facility that encourages older persons to live well and age with purpose.
Winner: Mark Moran Warrawee by Mark Moran Group, Australia
Design of the year – Care Suite
Best interior design for residential aged care room and ensuite bathroom that exudes thoughtfulness, style, comfort of home and enables independence of end user.
Winner: Rockpool Pelican Waters by Rockpool Pelican Waters, Australia
Innovation of the year – Technology Social Engagement
Best social engagement technology implementation that demonstrates improvement in quality of life for older people.
Winner: myRyman Resident App by Ryman Healthcare, Australia
Innovation of the year – Smart Care Technology
Best smart care technology that demonstrates innovation and efficiency in care delivery for older people.
Winner: Harnessing Technology to Solve Global Aged Care Health Workforce
Challenges by McLean Care Lagehealth, Australia
Innovation of the year – Intergenerational Social Engagement
Best intergenerational social engagement program implementation that demonstrates improvement in equality of life for older people.
Winner: Intergenerational Program by Kalyra, Australia
Innovation of the year – Rehabilitation Program
Best rehabilitation program that demonstrates improvement in strength and independence for older adults.
Winner: Senior Boxing and Technology Enhanced Exercising Program by
Australian Nursing Home Foundation, Australia
Innovation of the year – Employee Well-being
Best implementation that demonstrates improvement in employee well-being.
Winner: Bolton Clarke WeCare by Bolton Clarke, Australia
