Event targets AI in community care

Using real-world examples, a first-of-its-kind conference will share how artificial intelligence is being utilised to transform care delivery and business operations in the community.

The one-day event – hosted by the Community Care Smart Assistive Technology Collaborative and Global Community Resourcing – will take place in early November at the Queensland University of Technology.

The AI: Revolutionising and Transforming Community Care National Conference features 14 speakers including leading experts, practitioners, and innovators in AI and community care, as well as 10 exhibitors showcasing the latest solutions.

One of the key themes highlights how AI is already creating a shift toward more individualised and tailored care, said Anne Livingstone, director of projects and research at Global Community Resourcing.

“By using AI to analyse personal data and preferences, care providers are delivering more personalised and responsive care, resulting in better outcomes for those they serve,” Ms Livingstone told Community Care Review.

“This demonstrates AI’s potential to make care more adaptable and centred around the individual, aligning with the growing demand for personalised service models in the community care sector.”

The event targets leaders, professionals and innovators in community care across health, disability, palliative, mental health and aged care services along with technology experts, policymakers and researchers.

“Attendees will gain access to cutting-edge insights into how AI is both a futuristic concept and a practical tool,” Ms Livingstone said.

“This event is designed to explore not only the technical advancements in AI but also the real-world applications that are transforming care models.”

The event “highlights the broader societal impact of AI – such as improving access to care and enhancing the quality of life – while also addressing the moral and legal considerations that come with such profound technological shifts,” she said.

Key takeaways for participants include practical knowledge, actionable strategies and valuable insights for implementing AI into care at their organisation, said Ms Livingstone.

Expert speakers include Dr Stefan Hajkowicz, who will dissect the evidence supporting AI’s transformative impact on community care and Dr Evan Shellshear, who aims to share his insights on the practical side of AI implementation. Professor Toby Walsh will discuss why AI remains underutilised in some areas such as community care and how the gap can be traversed. Elsewhere a panel will discuss the unintended consequences of AI.

Ms Livingstone said the role of AI in client outcomes, workforce efficiency and care delivery will continue to expand as these technologies further evolve.

“In the future, we can expect AI to be deeply integrated into every aspect of care, from predictive analytics that anticipate care needs before they arise to AI-powered tools that assist caregivers in making informed, data-driven decisions,” Ms Livingstone told CCR.

“This will enable care providers to deliver even more personalised and proactive services, ensuring that individuals receive the right care at the right time.”

AI: Revolutionising and Transforming Community Care National Conference takes place on Monday 4 November from 9am – 5pm at Room Three Sixty, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane.

Sister title Australian Ageing is a media partner of the event

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