and consistent care. Furthermore, many seniors— especially those in regional areas or without close family nearby—struggle with loneliness, significantly impacting their mental health and overall wellbeing. Comlink Australia addresses these challenges by offering services that foster social connections, provide reliable transport to medical appointments, and deliver in-home care tailored to individual needs. “We’re challenged in Australia by what I would call a culture of aging,” Mayo observes.“We see aging as a deficit, but that’s profoundly short-sighted. Aging is an asset to all of us in the community.” To demonstrate this, Comlink Australia has introduced the “Paper Planes” program in partnership with Edge Early Learning. This intergenerational initiative fosters meaningful interactions between seniors and young children, creating lasting social connections that benefit both groups. By changing the conversation around aging, Comlink Australia ensures that older individuals receive the practical support they need while fostering an environment where they feel valued and empowered to live fulfilling, independent lives. MERGING TECHNOLOGY AND CARE Looking ahead, Comlink Australia is set to expand its services and initiatives to redefine how Australians experience aging. A key part of this vision is the Vitality Village project, a pioneering initiative launching on the Sunshine Coast as a pilot program. This facility now houses a Vitality Movement Centre, featuring cutting-edge technology designed to monitor and enhance clients’ mobility and cognitive functions. By integrating real-time data tracking with personalized intervention programs, the centre actively, healthily, and independently supports older adults in aging. The centre is staffed by qualified exercise physiologists who utilise state-of-the-art assessment tools and tailored fitness programs to support individuals at every stage of ageing. Their team of exercise physiologists are trained and continually upskilled to help clients improve mobility, strength, 71 BUSINESS VIEW OCEANIA VOLUME 07, ISSUE 03 COMLINK AUSTRALIA
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