A 25-member Australian Health and Assisted Living delegation is in India to share experiences and develop partnerships with their Indian counterparts. Currently in the capital, the delegation will also visit Mumbai and Pune as part of Australia Business Week in India (ABWI) from January 12-16, 2015.
Patrick Kearins, Trade Commissioner and leader of the delegation, said Australian firms are keen to collaborate with Indian businesses to offer solutions to address industry concerns across many areas.
Australia has one of the most established aged care sectors in the world, having evolved the current model over more than 50 years and can deliver multiple levels of care for seniors, their carers and families, he added.
"The aged care system in Australia is one of the most thoroughly regulated in the world and is used as a model by many other countries," said Kearins.
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Australia's healthcare and assisted living (also known as aged care) industries are known for world-leading technology, innovation, professional skills, and advanced research and development, she added.
"This has Australian companies well positioned to share their expertise, provide products and services to countries trying to support their ageing population, namely the elderly and frail people requiring aged care and healthcare," said Watkinson.
As part of the ABWI a 450-strong business delegation from Australia led by Andrew Robb, Australia's Minister for Trade and Investment is visiting India to enhance trade and explore investment opportunities and promote various sectors, including education and tourism.