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The iCare Watch is a first-of-its-kind, emergency alert system smartwatch, together with 'lone worker features'. Produced by I Care Solutions, the watch is suitable for ageing Australians, those with medical conditions as well as featuring specifically designed...

Are you or a loved one living with incontinence? According to the National Continence Foundation, about 1 in 5 people have some form of incontinence, mostly urinary. Thanks to Conni, living with incontinence does not need to be a difficult experience. Conni has been...

This year marks a very special 25th anniversary for breakthru, an organisation founded with a vision of changing lives and empowering people with disability to achieve their goals. breakthru is a non-for-profit organisation, an NDIS provider, Disability Employment...

Are you caring for your loved one? Are you feeling stressed, exhausted and not coping? The Carers Foundation is the only Charity in Australia that provides wellness support for Carers of all ages. Their programs support the physical and mental health of Carers in a...

Across Australia Just Better Care provides in-home support services, supporting older people and people with disability to live independently in their own home and community. Their locally owned offices have strong links with their community and a clear understanding...

Imagine a friendly robot driving around aged care facilities, personally greeting all residents. After a short chat, the robot reminds Mary of her doctor appointment on Monday, guides Gary to the living room, informs Alistair about the upcoming bingo night, and...

Caring for Carers Australia (CCA) is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to honouring and acknowledging Carers and the enormous effort they show their loved ones each and every day. The need for Carers is at an all-time high with one-in-eight Australians providing...

Stonegate Industries has experienced unprecedented growth in the last 11 years, going from strength-to-strength with their quality products. Their continued success is a testament to their commitment, providing customers with products of superior build and quality....

Ryan, the Managing Director of Qspec Building and Mobility, drew upon his past building experience and qualifications to create a building company that specialises in delivering home modifications that improve the mobility needs of the elderly and disabled, whilst...

Did you know that 1 in 4 people aged 60 years or older fall at least once a year, and 1 in 3 people aged 65 and older will experience a fall annually? Guardian Safety Pendants knows this, and their newest model, the iHelp, has been designed to send an alert any time a...

Like many other 24 year olds, Joshua Gibson was faced with limited employment opportunities due to a perceived lack of experience, together with his own internal struggles with anxiety and depression. Joshua engaged with the services of Ostara Australia - Australia’s...

"We changed the accepted thinking behind personal transportation and mobility through intelligent and cool design" - Ogo Technology. The Ogo is the only personal transportation system that fully integrates a unique Active Moving Seat Control System with the very best...

PARO is an advanced and interactive robot designed to stimulate patients with dementia, Alzheimer’s, cognition disorders and known behavioural issues. This cute little robot seal has been helping patients all throughout Australia, and now he is on his way to the 2018...

Meet Matlda and Jack, two socially and emotionally engaging robots that are 8 years in the making. They might look like a futuristic kids’ toy, but in reality, they could be the secret to improving the quality of life for thousands of dementia patients. Partnering...

A new alternative to internet home phones is finally here. Daktel’s myhomefone is the latest replacement for internet home phone services, using Telstra’s 3G network. This product aims to provide peace of mind for seniors and their loved ones by making life a little...

“Even with good planning, nothing prepares you for the choices people make whilst they are on the road,” Michelina Pelosi, PBF Australia Presenter, says. PBF Australia (The Paraplegic Benefit Fund) is a membership based not-for-profit organisation with a mission to...

Olga was born in NSW in 1919 and moved to Queensland when she was 2 years old, residing in her current home for the last 68 years. Ten pin bowling has been Olga's lifetime hobby, achieving both Queensland State Ladies Champion and Doubles Champion in 1973. Her passion...

The 2018 Care Expo will feature over a dozen quality aged care providers, including the recently announced 6th Eldercare Innovation Awards winner, integratedliving Australia. integratedliving Australia is a not-for-profit organisation providing vital services for...

The ability to hear is central to how we perceive the world around us. Hearing loss was often defined by the frustrations of trying to communicate and the bulky unattractive hearing aids that were unable to help. However, those days are gone. Technology has advanced...

You may have noticed a refinement to the Care Expo event imagery, logo and branding that has been rolled out over the past couple of weeks. On the advice from our marketing gurus in Brisbane, we have shortened our event name to Care Expo, giving us more flexibility in...

Care Expo would like to welcome Wenatex the Sleep System as its latest Gold Sponsor. Wenatex The Sleep System is an Australian business dedicated to giving people a good quality night’s sleep. We are committed to finding solutions for people with sleep issues through...

Care Expo would like to welcome Select Patient Care as its latest Gold Sponsor. We are a Queensland based medical equipment supplier with a solid, global reputation. Working closely with a network of exclusive suppliers and our in-house manufacturing division, we...

Care Expo would like to welcome LifeTec as its latest Silver Sponsor. Who is LifeTec? LifeTec is a social enterprise that provides dedicated assistive technology (AT) services. Our aim is to enable people of all ages and abilities to actively engage in the home, work,...

Care Expo would like to welcome Regis Aged Care as its latest Silver Sponsor. Regis Aged Care provides our clients with the support you need to live life on your terms. Our services include ageing-in-place, respite care, specialist dementia care and palliative care....

Care Expo would like to welcome Just Better Care as its latest Gold Sponsor. Across Australia Just Better Care provides in-home care and disability support services, supporting people to live independently. Since our inception, we’ve been empowering our customers by...

Care Expo would like to welcome Job Centre Australia as its latest Silver Sponsor. Job Centre Australia is a for purpose Disability Employment Service funded by the Department of Social Services. We pride ourselves on delivering a person-centred approach the gives...

Care Expo would like to welcome Envigor as its latest Silver Sponsor. Envigor is a home care service provider that provides care and support to help people continue ‘living life envigorated’. Operating since 2012, Envigor offers a range of flexible care options,...

Care Expo is excited to announce its newest Silver Sponsor - Seasons Aged Care. Seasons Aged Care is a Queensland owned and operated company, dedicated to changing the face of aged care in Australia. At Seasons, we combine the very best in aged care and community...

GRIT Health has just been announced as Care Expo's latest Silver Sponsor. Did you know that 1 in 2 Australians are living with a chronic disease? A chronic disease is any condition that is long-term, not easily cured (if at all) and if not managed properly will lead...

Mobile Independence is an independent Australian family owned business and are the first Silver Sponsor for the 2018 Care Connect Expo. Born from a recognised need within the mobility and disability industry for quality, compassionate and empathetic service and...