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A photo montage of Victoria Harvey and Shaneel Deo, who appeard on the ThirdAge.Design podcast to talk about anti-bacterial flooring
A photo montage of Victoria Harvey and Shaneel Deo, who appeard on the ThirdAge.Design podcast to talk about anti-bacterial flooring

Game Changing Flooring for Health in Senior Environments

4 March 2024

Episode S4E03:

This month starts a 2-part series on a truly remarkable flooring solution: a new anti-bacterial, anti-viral, hard-wearing and “self-sanitising” carpet developed in Australia, a result of collaboration between design and biotechnical experts. Lori goes “down under” to speak with the two of the main participants in this incredible achievement. In this episode, you’ll also learn about the 3D food printing technology that offers safe and appealing food choices to people who suffer with Dysphagia, a common swallowing difficulty.

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About Our Guests

As the Managing Director of Milliken ANZ, Shaneel Deo spearheads cutting-edge strategies that shape the future of the organisation. With a sharp focus on sustainability, people, and culture, Shaneel is dedicated to driving innovation in key market segments. A lifelong learner, Shaneel holds an MBA from the University of Auckland and has completed Executive Education at the Harvard Business School. With over 20 years of experience, Shaneel brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the flooring industry.

Victoria Harvey, Chief Operations Officer at HealthGuard Corporation Pty. Ltd., Australia, boasts extensive expertise in biotechnical surface modification treatments. She earned a Bachelor of Commerce with a major in Accounting before joining HealthGuard® full time 13 years ago.

Recognising regulatory hurdles, Victoria pursued a Bachelor of Laws and obtained her Postgraduate Legal Diploma for admission to the Supreme Court of Victoria in 2020. Amid the pandemic, Victoria teamed HealthGuard® up with Melbourne University’s, Peter Doherty Institute of Immunity and Infection, achieving praised outcomes in developing anti-viral fabric treatments effective against the live human strain of SARS-CoV-2. Victoria’s leadership garnered global recognition, earning HealthGuard® international acclaim. Awarded the Global Victoria Woman’s Award 2023, Victoria is committed to advancing hygiene technologies and enhancing global health standards, especially in the textile space.

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