GEAT
National GEAT longitudinal study
Use and effectiveness of goods, equipment and assistive technology for older Australians under the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP)
This longitudinal study was commissioned by the Department of Health, Disability and Aged Care and conducted the Rehabilitation, Ageing and Independent Living (RAIL) Research Centre of Monash University, utilising data collected by Indigo Australasia. The Commonwealth Government provide many types of assistive products to older Australians through the national Goods, Equipment and Assistive Technology (GEAT) programme. This two year study followed nearly 24,000 older Australians and explored the difference AT such as mobility products, daily living equipment and self-care equipment can make to safety, autonomy and independence at home. The study analysed data about AT uptake, use and satisfaction, participant goals, functioning, health service utilisation and health-related quality of life. Service satisfaction and the role of AT prescribers was also explored.
Results are presented to the Department of Health, Disability and Aged Care in May 2026. Check this website for forthcoming presentations and publications on the results
The research team
Lead Chief Investigator:
Other Chief Investigators:
Professor Keith Hill (RAIL Research Centre, Monash University), Associate Professor Libby Callaway (RAIL Research Centre and Department of Occupational Therapy, Monash University), Associate Professor Natasha Brusco (RAIL Research Centre, Monash University), Dr Em Bould (RAIL Research Centre, Monash University)
Acknowledging input of Associate Professor Sze-Ee Soh
Funding
Department of Health and Aged care (Australia), July 2023 - March 2026