Shaping Connections

Co-designing a more connected digital future for older adults.

Shaping Connections is a collaborative research initiative exploring how technology can strengthen social connection, participation and wellbeing for older adults.

By partnering with older people throughout the research process, we co-design practical solutions that help organisations create more inclusive services, communication and digital experiences.

HOW WE CREATE IMPACT

Impact

Help organisations improve services, communication and digital inclusion.

Research

Generate evidence around ageing, technology and social connection.

Co-design

Work with older adults rather than researching about them.

Translate

Turn research into practical resources, workshops and frameworks.

RESEARCH IN ACTION

Empowering Senior Voices: City North Precinct

A case study showing how older adults, researchers and community partners worked together to understand local experiences and help shape a more inclusive City North Precinct.

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Co-designing ICT Strategies with Older Adults

Working with older adults to co-design practical strategies and resources that build digital confidence, strengthen knowledge and respond to real experiences of technology risk.

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Perceived Digital Technology Risks

Examining how older adults perceive risks when using digital technology, and how these concerns can affect confidence, engagement and digital inclusion.

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INTERACTIVE TOOLS

Are you a Senior?

Use our interactive tools to support a self-assessment of where you are with digital technology.

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Are you working in industry?

Gain insights into the kinds of challenges facing Senior's when it comes to digital technology and educate your organisation in strategies to support bridging the gap.