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New report unpacks a unique initiative designed to reduce digital exclusion and social isolation among older adults

Shaping Connections Founder and Director, Associate Professor Dr Bernardo Figueiredo visits stakeholders related to his research and...

Brands stand to benefit from Baby Boomer consumers, yet marketing tactics still seem to be targeted towards generations with less cash....

As we navigate the post-COVID-19 era, the significance of digital inclusivity and technology for older adults has never been more...

A recent report released by Shaping Connections researchers in collaboration with the University of the Third Age (U3A) Network Victoria...

Social Connectedness is a key aspect of our health, wellbeing and longevity especially for older adults. A new study by Simionato et al...

The second article in a four part series by Michael Doneman on ‘Dataspaces of Ageing in Place’ action, learning and research with older...

Assessing and supporting digital inclusion is critical when connecting older adults with services vital to their well being. The team at...

We would like to thank our stakeholders including service providers, private and public businesses, organisations, community groups and...

The first in a series of four articles by Michael Doneman on ‘Datascapes of Ageing in Place’ action, learning and research with older...

Human-centred design is a problem-solving approach that, as the name suggests, is focused on people’s needs, preferences, and opinions....

October means that the annual Victorian Seniors Festival has kicked off with a host of activities and events across the State. October...

Partnerships with service and community organisations assist with co-designing strategies and developing educational programs so that...

Emerging tech can be used to not only improve the wellbeing of older Australians, but also the quality of their care, and streamline...

In today's fast-paced digital age, it's no secret that social media has become an ubiquitous part of our lives. It's the virtual...

Digital skills are like building blocks that are stacked on top of each other to form the foundation of knowledge, security and confidence

A new study by RMIT researchers has identified three critical pathways to increase the likelihood of older adults adopting digital...

As technology continues to evolve and provide more opportunity for aged care health, we take a look at some key tech trends for ageing...

By acknowledging the importance of digital literacy and staying up-to-date with emerging technologies, we can all play a part to help...

Shaping Connections Founder and Director, Associate Professor Bernardo Figueiredo explores how older adults are using technology on his...