Healthcare IT News August 21, 2024
Carers ACT has recently transitioned to passwordless access to digital devices.
A passwordless login experience has replaced long passwords and SMS codes to access digital devices at a regional non-profit that supports unpaid carers in the Australian Capital Territory.
This comes on top of ongoing privacy and security enhancements at Carers ACT, part of the broader non-profit Carer Gateway in Australia.
The organisation provides a range of support services to carers in four locations across ACT, including care planning advice and support, counselling, peer support, breaks from caring, educational workshops, social activities, advocacy, mobility and technology aids.
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