Dr George Margelis is the Chair of the Aged Care Industry Technology Council and is an experienced Medical Practitioner with a key interest in innovative practice in aged and community care. He has several decades of experience in delivering leading-edge new technologies and digitalisation of health and aged care.
Dr Margelis is a board member of a CALD aged care provider which gives him a first hand understanding of the impact of aged care reforms in the sector.
C7 – AI: depersonalising service or freeing up time to support care?
Fishbowl conversations C7 – AI: depersonalising service or freeing up time to support care?
Wednesday 1 October 2025
2.15pm – 2.15pm
Precis
Artificial intelligence is transforming aged care, offering opportunities to streamline tasks, enhance efficiency and support staff. But does automation risk depersonalising services, or can it free time for more meaningful, person-centred care? This conversation will examine the promises and pitfalls of AI in the sector, exploring practical applications, ethical considerations, and impacts on staff and older Australians.