New partner for Dementia Alliance

DEMENTIA Alliance has joined National Care Economy CRC which is based at La Trobe University and unites sixty care organisations across the country.

The newly formed Care Economy Cooperative Research Centre recently secured $35 million in Federal funding through Round 25 of the Cooperative Research Centres program.

“This $129 million national initiative brings together 60 partner organisations across Australia,” said chair of Dementia Alliance, Sandra Slatter.

“They aim to develop cutting-edge care technologies, data-driven solutions, and workforce innovations over the next decade.

“The goal is to transform the way care is delivered across aged care, community health, disability, early childhood, mental health, housing, and related sectors.

“As a committed member of the Care Economy CRC, Dementia Alliance will play a key role in ensuring the unique needs of people living with dementia are represented in the design and implementation of new care models and technologies.

“Our focus will be on contributing practical expertise in dementia-inclusive services and advocating for better connected, person-centred care systems.”

The CRC is headquartered at La Trobe University’s Research and Innovation Precinct and will support development of new care technologies, apps, and user-friendly interfaces, connected information systems for better coordination of care, navigation and decision-support tools for families and professionals, workforce development to equip carers with skills for the future, and innovative, technology-enabled care models.

“We are honoured to collaborate with such a diverse group of partners in the Care Economy CRC,” said Ms Slatter.

“This partnership represents a significant opportunity to shape the future of care in Australia, ensuring that people living with dementia are not only included but prioritised in the design of new systems and services.

“Dementia Alliance is committed to driving change and improving outcomes for individuals, families, and communities impacted by dementia.”