ACS NSW Technical Presents: Re-imagining Virtual Reality in Aged Care
Step into our VR booth, strap on the goggles and discover the magic of VR.
Registration End Date: Mon, 22 Oct, 04:00 PM
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The ACS Innovation Hub
Level 27, International Tower One
Sydney NSW 2000
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when
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Wed, 24 Oct, 05:45 PM
Event Finish: Wed, 24 Oct, 08:00 PM
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event price
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<p><b>If you can’t take an aged-care resident to the beach, then bring the beach to them - through the wonders of virtual reality (VR). </b><br><br>Aged-care residents with mobility issues often find it difficult to leave their nursing homes. Forced to stay in a low-stimulus, never-changing environment, these residents may experience feelings of loneliness and depression, particularly those who don’t have regular visitors. <br><br>NomadVR co-founder, Jarrah Cohen has been working in nursing homes to address issues of isolation and boredom experienced by aged-care residents. Jarrah uses VR to create a computer-generated environment that simulates a real-world experience. The user is unconstrained by any physical limitations and can freely explore and interact with the virtual world. Experiences that previously may have been outside a resident’s reach, such as travel, aquatics, a museum visit, or even a game of golf, can now be experienced from the comfort of their home.<br><br>In this presentation, Jarrah will talk about his experiences using VR to enable aged-care residents to explore the world, connect with their past and bring a sense of curiosity back into their lives. Learn the processes Jarrah went through to develop his innovative program and what the future will bring for VR in the aged-care sector. <br><br>Jarrah’s presentation will be followed by an open Q&A discussion where audience members can ask anything about VR in aged care. Jarrah will also bring in his VR goggles so you'll be able to try out this technology for yourself. <br><br><b>Who should attend:</b></p> <p>• VR professionals and students<br>• People interested in innovations in the aged-care sector<br>• People interested in non-gaming applications of VR</p> <p><br><b>Join the conversation on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/acsnsw" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ACSNSW/" target="_blank">Facebook </a>and <a href="https://twitter.com/acsnsw" target="_blank">Twitter</a> @ACSNSW #ACSNSW</b><br><br><b>Getting here</b><br>If arriving by train from Wynyard, take exit 4 towards Barangaroo from the west end of the station. Make your way through the tunnel and follow the signs to Barangaroo.<br><br>ACS is located in Tower One which is the red building.<br><img alt="User-added image" src="https://id.acs.org.au/servlet/rtaImage?eid=70190000001uUYP&feoid=00N9000000EVCh7&refid=0EM90000001FIOu"></img><br><br><b>Accessing Level 27</b><br>An ACS staff member will be in the lobby of the Tower at 5:45pm - 6:10pm to facilitate access to level 27. Access will not be available after 6:10pm. If you arrive early please wait in the lobby until registration commences. </p>
AGENDA
| SCHEDULE | ACTIVITY |
| 05:45 PM - 06:10 PM | Registration & Networking |
| 06:15 PM - 07:00 PM | Presentation |
| 07:00 PM - 07:15 PM | Q&A |
| 07:15 PM - 08:00 PM | Networking |
Contact Details
- Emily North
- Senior Coordinator
- [email protected]
