Agenda

Main Forum Day 1 \| Dementia Care: Tuesday, 19 January 2021
Time	Agenda
10:00	Welcoming Speech, Opening Remarks & Thank You Sponsor Speech By Forum Producer

10:05	Chairperson’s Welcome Address
	Prof Sandeep Reddy Associate Professor, School of Medicine Deakin University, Australia

Innovations And Best Practices In Dementia Care Models

10:15	Care Home Design “Changing The Face Of Aged Care”, “Normal Is The Innovation” Or “Death – The Greatest Disruptor”
	NewDirection Care, world’s first residential aged care microtown™ community for Australian seniors with complex care needs including those with younger onset dementia. It is a place where residents can enjoy fulfiling and happy lives beyond diagnosis, socializing, staying active, pursuing hobbies and continuing to play a role in the community.
	Natasha Chadwick Founder and Chief Executive Officer NewDirection Care

10:50	The Early Bird; How AI Is Used To Detect Dementia Before Its Onset
	Dementia is a debilitating illness and its onset is often quite sudden and fast escalating. However, this need not necessarily be so. In fact, artificial intelligence (AI) can now be used to diagnose Alzheimer’s Disease as early as six years before its onset. This is done through an algorithm developed by Dr Jae Ho Sohn of the Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging at UC San Francisco, which analyses positron emission tomography (PET) scans and identifies which ones have tell-tale danger signs of Alzheimer’s such as diminished amounts of glucose in the brain. This session will look at: How this innovation can help fight the onset of dementia by allowing for early intervention How it can be used to prepare patients and families for the possible case of dementia The other possible applications of AI and machine learning in the detection of dementia
	Prof Sandeep Reddy Associate Professor, School of Medicine Deakin University, Australia

11:25	Case Study – Transforming Pain Management With PainChek® At The Barossa Village For Aged Care
	Matt Kowald General Manager of Residential Care Service Barossa Village

12:00	Reimagining Dementia Learning Through The Use Of Technology
	Developing an aged care workforce which can better support people living with dementia has been a key focus of the Royal Commission. This presentation will explore how the use of technology is helping to fundamentally reshape how the education of the aged care workforce is being approached. The use of avatars in the recently released “A day in the life” workshop delivered by the Centre for Dementia Learning at Dementia Australia will be discussed as a specific example.
	Dr David Sykes Director Centre for Dementia Learning, Dementia Australia

12:30	Lunch Break

13:30	Inclusive Care For LGBTIQ+ Communities
	Samantha Edmonds Managing Director Ageing With Pride

14:05	Novel Therapies For Dementia And Interventions To Assess Their Impact – Music Theraphy
	Felicity Baker PhD Professor and Head of Music Therapy Director, International Research Partnerships (CAMTRU) The University of Melbourne

Transforming Dementia Care With Technologies

14:40	Creating Connections Using Wireless Headphone Technology
	Hear about the latest results of surveys and feedback conducted with ACU and Uniting care NSW ACT across 63 sites demonstrating at 70% reduction in dementia behaviors using the program.
	Alison Harrington Founder & CEO Moove&Groove

Training And Equipping Staff In Dementia Care

15:15	Seeing The World Through The Eyes Of Dementia Patients With VR
	Liam McGuire Director, Project Lead Opaque Media Group

15:45	Closing Remarks By Forum Chairperson
	Prof Sandeep Reddy Associate Professor, School of Medicine Deakin University, Australia

Main Forum Day 2 \| Aged Care: Wednesday, 20 January 2021
Time	Agenda
10:00	Welcoming Speech, Opening Remarks & Thank You Sponsor Speech by Forum Producer

10:05	Chairperson’s Welcome Address
	A/Prof Andrew Stranieri School of Engineering and Information Technology Federation University Australia

Pioneering The Shift To Quality And Care In Aged Care Systems

10:15	Australia’s New Aged Care Quality Standards: Shifting Focus From Compliance To Quality And How It Will Impact The Future Of Aged Care
	This session will touch on the Aged Care Quality Standards now in effect for all aged care services in Australia, to focus on outcomes for consumers and reflect the level of care and services the community can expect from organizations that provide Commonwealth subsidized aged care service.
	Luke Westenberg Chief Executive Officer Aged Care Industry Association

10:50	Ageist Tech, Co-Design And Innovation Dead-Ends: Is Empathy Really Doing What It Says On The Tin?
	Merlin Kong Head of Innovation Network innovAGEING

11:25	Creating Inclusive Aged Care Organizations Through Diversity And Inclusion Policy And Practices
	Lisa Tribuzio Manager Centre for Cultural Diversity in Ageing

Latest Technologies In Delivering High Quality And Efficiency In Aged Care

12:00	Technology-Enabled Aged Care For A Post-Covid World: Key Considerations For Care Providers
	Adam Jhanke CEO Umps Health

*12:30*	Lunch Break

Alleviating Workforce Constraints In Aged Care With Robotics

13:30	Aged Care Companion Robots: Engagement And Experience Of Older People With Socially Assistive Robots In Home Care
	MATILDA, a companion robot provides engagement and sensor enrichment, social connectivity, monitoring, behavior management and therapeutic services as well as personalized services underpinned in AI and machine learning.
	Professor Rajiv Khosla CEO Human Centred Innovation Pty Ltd

14:05	How Autonomous Robot Helpers Reduced Staff Workloads At Prins Willem Alexander Village
	Multicultural aged care service MiCare has introduced autonomous mobile robots into Prinz Willem Alexander Village in Queensland. Capable of carrying 130kg each, these AMRs have aged care-specific trolleys for meal delivery, dirty linen collection, clean linen delivery, personal clothing distribution, waste management and medical and housekeeping supplies. They help minimize damage to building interiors, reduce work health and safety claims and provide workflow efficiencies by taking out unnecessary leg work and giving staff more time to focus on their core area of work with residents. Find out more about MiCare’s robots and their impact on staff morale and performance in this session.
	Olaf Zalmstra General Manager Assets, Services & Projects MiCare

The Future Of Aged Care With Telehealth And Virtual Care

14:40	Navigating Rapidly Evolving Internet Of Things Technologies With Agility
	A/Prof Andrew Stranieri School of Engineering and Information Technology Federation University Australia

15:25	Designing Technologies For The Elderly With An Emotion-Oriented Approach
	Dr. Anju Kissoon Curumsing Research Fellow, A²I² – Applied Artificial Intelligence Institute Deakin University

16:00	Closing Remarks By Forum Chairperson
	A/Prof Andrew Stranieri School of Engineering and Information Technology Federation University Australia

Main Forum Day 3 \| Palliative Care: Thursday, 21 January 2021
Time	Agenda
10:00	Welcoming Speech, Opening Remarks & Thank You Sponsor Speech by Forum Producer

10:05	Chairperson’s Welcome Address
	Dr Meredith Doig Secretary Dying With Dignity Victoria Inc

Planning And Provision Of Palliative Care

10:15	Rogers Wish: Why Advance Care Planning Is Needed In Palliative Care
	Marilyn Dolling Chair \| Consumer Representative & Advocate Cancer Action Victoria \| Barwon Health Community Council Member

10:50	Experiences From A Doctor Involved In Voluntary Assisted Dying In Victoria
	Dr Nick Carr GP in St Kilda Board Member of Dying with Dignity Victoria

Ensuring Equality Of Access And Inclusivity In Palliative Care

11:25	Collaborating To Enhance And Develop Palliative Care Beyond Borders
	Suharsha Kanathigoda Director of Palliative Care Calvary Health Care

12:00	Māori Palliative And End-Of-Life Experiences During Lockdown Restrictions, Enabling Culturally Safe Care
	Melissa Carey Ph.D. HRC Māori Health Research Postdoctoral Fellow The University of Auckland

12:30	Lunch Break

13:30	When The Drugs Don’t Work: Innovative Approaches To Pain Management In Palliative Care
	Patrik Hutzel Director Intensive Care at Home

14:05	Panel Discussion: Palliative Care Conversations: The Art Of Approaching End-Of-Life Topics With Patients
	Moderator: Dr Meredith Doig Secretary Dying With Dignity Victoria Inc
	Panel Speakers: Dr Cameron McLaren Medical Oncologist Monash Health
	Rodney Syme Urologist
	Dr Greg Mewett Palliative Care Physician Ballarat Health Services

Technology Empowering The Future Of Palliative Care

14:55	Keeping Palliative Patients In Their Home Where They Want To Be: The Successful Collaboration Of Palliative Care Services With Pre-Hospital Clinicians
	Andrew Noble Clinical Team Leader, Extended Care Paramedic, Specialist Services SA Ambulance Service Government of South Australia

15:30	Closing Remarks By Forum Chairperson
	Dr Meredith Doig Secretary Dying With Dignity Victoria Inc

Main Forum Day 4 \| Mental Health Care: Friday, 22 January 2021
Time	Agenda
10:00	Welcoming Speech, Opening Remarks & Thank You Sponsor Speech By Forum Producer

10:05	Chairperson’s Welcome Address
	Ahmad El Rozz Mental Health Professional NSW Health

10:15	Keynote Address: “The Future ROI Of Mental Health In The Workplace. Why It Will Save You Money.”
	Beverley Honig Chief Executive Honeylight Enterprises Pty Ltd

Proving Effective Mental Health Care To A Cross Section Of Australia

10:50	Protecting Your People & Culture – Fundamentals For A Mentally Healthy Workplace
	Workplace stress is becoming widely recognised as a major workplace health and safety risk factor. Under various legislation, employers are legally responsible for ensuring that the working environment does not cause psychological or physical injury or worsen an existing condition. In this session, explore the risks and learn the essentials for a mentally healthy workplace. Understanding workplace stress Employer obligations and risks associated with mental health hazards Tools and tips for promoting a mentally healthy workplace
	Anna Pannuzzo Director WorkPlacePLUS

11:25	Loss And Grief In Aging: Addressing Mental Health Issues In The Elderly
	Catherine Cini Clinical Family Therapist

12:00	Suicide Prevention In Aged Care: A Systems Response
	Carmen Betterridge Director \| Principal Psychologist Suicide Risk Assessment Australia

12:30	*Lunch Break*

13:30	Panel Session – Advances, Opportunities And Challenges In Australia’s Mental Health Care System
	How mental health care is being incorporated into aged care The effects of the National Mental Health Strategy in the provision of mental health care in Australia Improving accessibility to mental health care in rural and remote Australia as well as the indigenous communities Innovations in mental health care in Australia
	Moderator: Ahmad El Rozz Mental Health Professional NSW Health
	Panel Speakers: Damian Moratti CEO Liminal VR
	Anna Pannuzzo Director WorkPlacePLUS
	Heidi Sturk Director eMHPrac (e-Mental Health in Practice) Queensland University of Technology

Technological Innovations In Mental Health Care

14:20	Changing The Face Of Mental Health Treatment Through Technology
	The digital age is bringing many innovations to the healthcare sector and mental health care is one of its beneficiaries as mobile apps and online programs are being used to deliver treatment to patients. For instance, people recovering from mental illness can use mobile apps or online programs that will help them keep track of their psychological well-being and which will automatically send an alert to their psychiatrist or caregiver if a relapse is suspected. This session will look at the various ways in which technology is being used to improve mental health care, touching on points such as: How patients and mental health practitioners can ascertain the effectiveness of mental health apps and online programs Why mobile apps should be regarded as a tool and not a replacement for therapist-led treatment The need for mental health treatment apps and online programs to have clinical research backing and peer reviews
	Heidi Sturk Director eMHPrac (e-Mental Health in Practice) Queensland University of Technology

14:55	Simply Simulating: The Future Of VR In Mental Health Care
	Why virtual reality is the “next big thing” even though it has been around for decades What kind of influence can virtual reality have on emotional and cognitive states The impact virtual reality could have on medical issues such as depression and social issues, such as isolation Self-directed vs clinician driven interventions Mitigating VR related risks and improving the user experience
	Damian Moratti CEO Liminal VR

15:30	Closing Remarks By Forum Chairperson
	Ahmad El Rozz Mental Health Professional NSW Health

Agenda

Main Forum Day 1 | Dementia Care: Tuesday, 19 January 2021

Main Forum Day 2 | Aged Care: Wednesday, 20 January 2021

Main Forum Day 3 | Palliative Care: Thursday, 21 January 2021

Main Forum Day 4 | Mental Health Care: Friday, 22 January 2021