Interdisciplinary Support: Supporting Aged Care Professionals

Working with the Department of Health and Aged Care, The Australian Association of Gerontology, UNSW, local Primary Health Networks, clinics and hospitals, GCA is addressing the lack of geriatric specialist services in regional areas by proving Interdisciplinary Clinical Training & Education to upskill the local healthcare workforce, and to improve outcomes for older people.

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National Dementia Action Plan: AIHW

GCA is working with AIHW and the University of Canberra to support the Living with Dementia Survey. The survey aims to gather information on the experiences of people who have been diagnosed with dementia and the experiences of family and friends providing care and support to someone living with dementia in the community, including experiences and interactions with health, aged care, and other service or support providers.

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Clinical Trial: Dementia Pathways

A research trial with the University of South Australia and The Aged Care Research and Industry Innovation Australia to develop clinical pathways for best practice in dementia care that supports health and social care staff in the identification, monitoring, and support of changed behaviour, based on current best practice guidelines. 

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Early Interventions: Healthy Ageing Education

Working across Australia alongside Primary Health Networks, local Retirement Village operators and community organisations, GCA facilitates proactive healthy ageing interventions. Targeted at health consumers, family members, and carers, education sessions can facilitate enhanced healthy ageing knowledge, which equip the community to identify, evaluate and act on age-related issues.

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Position Papers - Australia New Zealand Society of Geriatric Medicine 

The Chief Medical Officer at Geriatric Care Australia has led the development of two national position papers that advance the future direction of geriatric medicine. The first, on Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment and Community Practice, sets out a modern, integrated approach to assessment across hospital, community, and residential aged-care settings. The second, on Education in Geriatric Medicine, outlines the strategic training and capability requirements for a workforce equipped to meet the needs of an ageing population. Together, these papers strengthen the evidence base underpinning Geriatric Care Australia’s clinical and educational leadership.

 

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Improving Access: Acute, Subacute and Chronic Older People in Underserved Areas

GCA collaborates with QLD Health's Mackay Hospital and Health Services to deliver specialised virtual geriatric care support services tailored to meet the unique needs of underserved communities. Through its model, GCA provides access to comprehensive assessments, ongoing management of complex health conditions, and proactive interventions to support older patients. Including reporting from advanced clinical dashboards and AI tools, and multidisciplinary coordination with hospital staff to optimise patient outcomes. This partnership reduces preventable hospital admissions and ensures accessible care in remote areas.

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Digital Health & Analytics: Improving Clinical Insights

GCA is at the forefront of digital health innovation, leveraging advanced technologies to enhance clinical insights and improve outcomes for older Australians. Collaborating with data analytics experts Luma Analytics and Microsoft Health IT infrastructure, GCA partners with community organisations to optimise digital health technologies and analytics for treating vulnerable older persons in residential aged care and at home. This includes integrating large language models (LLMs) and predictive analytics to identify health trends, reduce preventable hospital admissions, and enable timely, proactive management of chronic conditions. GCA also utilises advanced business intelligence dashboards to deliver real-time, actionable insights.

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Advancing Geriatric Research: Collaborative Projects 

GCA is collaborating with Western Sydney University by supervising medical students conducting innovative research projects. These include an analysis of pain patterns and analgesia use among patients served by geriatric community services in residential aged care facilities, as well as a scoping review to rethink and adapt the physical examination process for telehealth applications. These projects aim to enhance care delivery and adapt medical practices to evolving healthcare needs.

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Transforming Aged Care: National Insights via GCA Clinical Data

Building on principles from the Bettering the Evaluation and Care of Health (BEACH) study, which analysed general practitioner clinical activity on a national scale, GCA is leveraging its own clinical data to generate valuable insights into the aged care community. This initiative aims to inform and enhance care practices while contributing to a deeper understanding of the healthcare needs of older Australians.

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Redefining Clinical Examinations: Pioneering Geriatric Telehealth Research 

Geriatric Care Australia is supporting one of its geriatricians in completing a PhD focused on the role of the clinical examination in a telehealth setting. With no current standard for conducting such examinations, this research addresses a critical gap, particularly given the complexity of geriatric assessments and the rising demand for telehealth services. The findings are expected to provide invaluable insights and shape best practices in this evolving field.