This May, Chiptech proudly joined the New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) stand at Digital Health Festival 2025 (DHF25) in Melbourne, alongside 23 other innovative New Zealand companies. A special highlight was the visit from Hon. Matt Doocey, New Zealand’s Minister for Mental Health and Associate Minister of Health, whose presence reinforced the importance of placing mental health at the forefront of health innovation.
Together, we celebrated the strength of New Zealand’s digital health sector, connecting with healthcare leaders and innovators from across Australasia. Here’s a recap of our experience and the key takeaways that continue to inspire our work.
DHF25 brought together over 8,000 attendees, 400 speakers, and 200 sponsors to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. The event buzzed with conversations about artificial intelligence (AI), digital transformation in healthcare, and the evolving roles of clinicians and patients in the future of health systems.
A major focus this year was aged care innovation. Dedicated sessions and interactive showcases explored how digital solutions—from smart home technologies to coordinated care platforms—are reshaping how care is delivered to older adults. These innovations are helping providers offer personalised, efficient, and safer support to an ageing population, reinforcing the sector’s commitment to better outcomes and enhanced quality of life.
At the Chiptech stand, we highlighted our latest advancements in digital telecare and personal safety technology. Taking centre stage was SEVEN, our smart base unit that integrates effortlessly with our suite of assistive technologies and mobile personal emergency response systems (mPERS). Whether at home or on the move, SEVEN keeps users connected, protected, and confident.
We also introduced our new Packages of Care—customisable technology bundles designed to support independent living. These solutions combine fall detectors, bed and door sensors, monitored medication dispensers, and mobile pendants to meet diverse needs—from people living alone, to those managing dementia or fall risks. These packages help individuals remain safe, connected, and independent at home and in their communities.
A standout moment during the Digital Health Festival was hosting an exclusive event for our partners from New Zealand and Australia. During this gathering, we introduced our latest innovations
Opal – our next-generation personal help button, designed for ease of use and fast response
GO Out – a new feature that enhances mobile personal safety and remote connectivity
These additions further strengthen our commitment to delivering reliable, user-friendly safety solutions. Thank you to all our partners for joining us and being part of our journey!
We asked a simple but impactful question at the Festival: “What does ageing well mean to you?” Most answers highlighted social connection as essential—emphasisng that while technology and safety are vital, staying connected with family, friends, and community is at the heart of ageing well.
This insight strengthens our commitment to developing solutions that foster social engagement and combat isolation for older adults.
AI and automation are streamlining clinical workflows and saving time on documentation
Human-centric design—creating tools in partnership with users—is critical to real-world success
Aged care technology is transforming caregiving and enhancing independence
Mental health innovation must be embedded in broader health tech solutions
Informal networking and collaboration are key drivers of progress in digital health
The future of healthcare is fast, flexible, and collaborative—requiring continuous innovation, cross-sector partnerships, and user-driven development.
We left the Digital Health Festival inspired and energised, with meaningful new connections and fresh ideas to power our mission forward. A huge thank you to everyone who visited our stand, joined our partner event, shared insights, and helped shape the future of digital health and aged care innovation.
We’re excited to continue collaborating, innovating, and leading the way in connected safety and independent living.
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