Australia's national strategy for leveraging data and digital technology to enhance the aged care sector. Motivated by an ageing population and a growing demand for care services, the strategy aims to empower older people and their support networks, strengthen the digital capabilities of the workforce and service providers, and improve data sharing and security. 

The strategy is framed as a response to the increasing use and potential of data and digital technology to enhance the care and
wellbeing of older people. It recognises that in order to leverage the benefits of technological advancement in the sector, it's essential that solutions are user-friendly and meet the diverse needs of older people and the workforce. 

The strategy responds, in part, to gaps in digital literacy and aged care data identified by The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety. It is accompanied by an action plan that outlines how the Department and its partners will deliver the strategy, as well as a summary of feedback gathered during consultation on the draft Strategy. 

Target outcomes

1. Older people and their support networks can navigate and actively participate in their care and wellbeing.
2. Aged care workers, service providers and health professionals are digitally empowered to provide higher quality and better-connected care.
3. Data is shared and reused securely to deliver a sustainable and continually improving aged care system. 
4. Modern data and digital foundations underpin a collaborative, standards-based care system.