Nov 25, 2011

As reported over at news.com.au, the Australian developed game, Fruit Ninja is being used to help elderly people prevent falls, keep fit and recover from other medical problems.  To read the story, click...

Oct 21, 2011

According to research results released this week, video games might be the key to fighting off some of the debilitating symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease, as published on Kotaku. The pilot study, conducted by the UCSF School of Nursing and Red Hill Studios, helped more than half of the people with the disease who participated improve their balance, walking...

Sep 23, 2011

AdelaideNow recently ran a story on the fabulous work being done by Flinders University researchers who are developing computer games that will improve the hand function of kids with cerebal palsy.  To read about this great program, click...

Sep 7, 2011

One of the many problems with an aging population is that many older adults lose their independence as their health declines and they are then compelled to move into assisted care facilities. Researchers at the University of Missouri and TigerPlace, an independent living community, have been using motion-sensing technology to monitor changes in residents’...

Aug 15, 2011

We recently came across this organisation, Games For Change - a leading global advocate for supporting  and making games for social impact. They highlighted some of the great work they have done recently on Kotaku. We look forward to hearing...

Aug 7, 2011

Last week the Health Beyond conference in Brisbane, illustrated some alternative and suprising uses for video games. The ABC interviewed Stuart Smith of Neuroscience Research Australia about some of the work he is doing with the elderly in using video games for rehabilitation.  To watch the segment click here. Radio ABC 612 interviewed him on a smiliar topic...