Launch of the Framework for Enabling Technology-supported Aged Care at Home

Join us For the Launch

NARI, MARC and Silverchain invite you to the offical launch of a new guide for best-practice implementation of health-related technology in home care settings for older Australians.

Special guest: The Hon. Ged Kearney MP, Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care

Date:	Friday 9th August 2024
Time:	12:30 – 1.15pm AEST
Format:	Hybrid, join us in person (numbers limited) or online via Zoom
Location:	National Ageing Research Institute (NARI) Zelma Riddell Room. 34-54 Poplar Road, Gate 4, Building 9, Royal Melbourne Hospital – Royal Park Campus, Parkville 3052 or Online (Zoom)

Implementation Framework Now available

Access the Implementation Framework for Enabling Technology-Supported Aged Care at Home here

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