Economic Development Board

In reply to Mr MARSHALL (Dunstan—Leader of the Opposition) (28 July 2016). (Estimates Committee A)

The Hon. J.W. WEATHERILL (Cheltenham—Premier): I have been advised:

Since November 2015 industry workshops have been held with cell therapy manufacturing, advanced sensors, macroalgae and ageing well industry sectors.

The Economic Development Board is sponsoring the development of the Shaping the Future of SA Ageing Well program with the support of Foundation Partners. This has involved convening a series of dedicated, end user, informed and industry-led workshops encompassing themes relating to the Ageing Well sector, such as food; places, housing and transport; preventative health; financial services and tourism, events and recreation.

The board also hosted an industry-led workshop in May 2016 which saw representatives from national, international organisations and state and local government take part to explore the idea of establishing a Living Laboratory to trial and test products and services for the Ageing Well sector. A second industry led workshop was hosted in August to further explore this concept.