FOI 25-0225 LD IR – Service Led Future

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Department of Health officials exchanged correspondence in March 2024 regarding an Open Care Tech announcement by the Future Fit Collective, an open-source software initiative for in-home aged care providers. Thea Connolly from Health expressed surprise at the announcement being advanced to the Minister's office and requested the proponents delay their public announcement pending detailed discussions with the department. Health raised specific concerns about the technology's functionality, privacy protections, data security, and potential duplication of existing software solutions. A ministerial brief was being prepared requesting language that Health would welcome further discussion about the initiative while flagging concerns, and noting the department expected implementation to be withheld pending completion of departmental reforms to meal services. The disclosure reveals tension between the aged care technology developers and Health regarding consultation timing and departmental policy coordination.