Empathy in Action: Sharing Our Findings with the Heroes of Aged Care
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Shaping Connections Founder and Director, Associate Professor Dr Bernardo Figueiredo visits stakeholders related to his research and...
- Apr 17
- 2 min
Australian brands must overcome ageism to tap into the “silver economy” and bridge the digital divide
Brands stand to benefit from Baby Boomer consumers, yet marketing tactics still seem to be targeted towards generations with less cash....
- Feb 28
- 3 min
How Local Councils Shape Digital Literacy for Older Adults
A recent report released by Shaping Connections researchers in collaboration with the University of the Third Age (U3A) Network Victoria...
- Dec 18, 2023
- 2 min
2023 Research Highlights
We would like to thank our stakeholders including service providers, private and public businesses, organisations, community groups and...
- Oct 24, 2023
- 4 min
Empowering Older Adults through Co-Design
Human-centred design is a problem-solving approach that, as the name suggests, is focused on people’s needs, preferences, and opinions....
- Oct 4, 2023
- 2 min
Victorian Seniors Festival provides opportunity for digital experiences
October means that the annual Victorian Seniors Festival has kicked off with a host of activities and events across the State. October...
- Sep 22, 2023
- 1 min
Partnerships key for educational outcomes
Partnerships with service and community organisations assist with co-designing strategies and developing educational programs so that...
- Sep 6, 2023
- 3 min
The Silver Surfers: How Social Media is Captivating Older Generations
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...
- Aug 23, 2023
- 3 min
Digital Skills for Older Adults
Digital skills are like building blocks that are stacked on top of each other to form the foundation of knowledge, security and confidence
- Jul 13, 2023
- 2 min
Enabling cities to support ageing and longevity
Shaping Connections Founder and Director, Associate Professor Bernardo Figueiredo explores how older adults are using technology on his...
- Jun 15, 2023
- 2 min
Empowered Co-Design: The Key to Shaping Connections
Co-design is a process where designers, end-users, and stakeholders collaborate in creating a product or service that meets everyone's needs
- Jun 5, 2023
- 1 min
Digital Inclusion
Shaping Connections Founder and Director, Associate Professor Bernardo Figueiredo explores how older adults are using technology on his...
- May 26, 2023
- 2 min
New website for Shaping Connections
Shaping Connections has undergone a facelift with a new look and feel for its flagship website. We are proud to launch our new website...
- May 1, 2023
- 1 min
Innovative Aged Care Research
Shaping Connections Founder and Director, Associate Professor Bernardo Figueiredo explores how older adults are using technology on his...
- Apr 3, 2023
- 1 min
Collaborating on digital inclusion
Shaping Connections Founder and Director, Associate Professor Bernardo Figueiredo explores how older adults are using technology on his...
- Mar 5, 2023
- 2 min
Vulnerabilities and Fragilities in the Elderly
Shaping Connections Founder and Director, Associate Professor Bernardo Figueiredo explores how older adults are using technology on his...
- Feb 9, 2023
- 1 min
Bridging the digital divide
Addressing the technology concerns of older adults is important for social inclusion, engagement and in many ways daily life. Shaping...
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