• Digital-twin care – Every consumer has a continuously updated virtual replica built from electronic medical records, genomics, wearables, and social determinants. Clinicians can safely “test-drive” therapies on the twin before adjusting real-world care.

• Ambient nanocare – Swallowable or injectable nanobots deliver neuro-modulating agents on demand, directed by real-time analytics of stress-hormone levels and neural signals.

• Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) Clinical Copilot – A cloud–edge AGI platform triages ED presentations, writes draft notes, predicts deterioration hours ahead, and manages rosters and bed management in the background.

• Immersive recovery environments – XR headsets (or room-scale projections) create personalised therapeutic spaces—exposure therapy for PTSD, culturally safe group sessions for First Nations consumers, or calming “green” scenes for acute anxiety.

• Self-governing ethics layer – A dedicated AGI watchdog persistently audits algorithms for bias, privacy leaks, or drift, quarantining unsafe models before harm occurs.

Together, these modules would cut waiting lists, reduce clinician burnout, and give consumers hyper-personalised, proactive support.

As the global population ages, mental wellbeing remains a critical but often overlooked aspect of ageing. Many older adults face isolation, declining mental health, and a lack of meaningful social connection. Project Thrivemind envisions a future where ageing is synonymous with growth, contribution, and deep connection, rather than loneliness and decline.

This initiative is built on five transformative pillars:
1. Thrivemind AI – A personal AI-driven wellbeing assistant adapting to emotional, cognitive, and social needs.
2. Wisdom Networks – Peer mentorship and intergenerational storytelling to preserve and share life experiences.
3. DreamScape VR – Immersive virtual reality therapy to combat isolation and enhance cognitive engagement.
4. Ageing in Place – AI therapy, smart home technology, and community support replacing institutional care.
5. Longevity Villages – Intergenerational communities designed for purpose, connection, and wellbeing.

By 2050, these innovations will redefine ageing, ensuring resilience and joy in later life. C2bMe is leading this transformation, advocating for policy changes, technological integration, and societal shifts to make this vision a reality.

This presentation will explore the key strategies and actionable steps needed today to build a flourishing future for older adults.

Imagine that you are in a really dark place, and you reach out for help. What if one of the options you are given is to be taken out into nature, to spend time walking or sitting quietly amongst the trees? Time to disconnect from all the stressors in your life and simply… be.

There are numerous studies into the positive effects of nature-based activities on people’s psychological and physical health, with some specifically looking at the positive effects on people with psychiatric diagnoses. Using my own lived experience, I would like to argue that a nature-based program that builds participants’ confidence to take themselves out into nature is a valid and cost-effective approach to mental health intervention for people experiencing high levels of distress. I will talk about the benefits of learning to safely and confidently spend time in the bush, the techniques and skills that could be taught in a nature-based program, and finally introduce the idea of overnight hiking as a form of individual respite.