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Empathy in Action: Sharing Our Findings with the Heroes of Aged Care
Shaping Connections Founder and Director, Associate Professor Dr Bernardo Figueiredo visits stakeholders related to his research and...
Apr 17, 20242 min read
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....
Apr 17, 20242 min read
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...
Feb 28, 20243 min read
2023 Research Highlights
We would like to thank our stakeholders including service providers, private and public businesses, organisations, community groups and...
Dec 18, 20232 min read
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 24, 20234 min read
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...
Oct 4, 20232 min read
Partnerships key for educational outcomes
Partnerships with service and community organisations assist with co-designing strategies and developing educational programs so that...
Sep 22, 20231 min read
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...
Sep 6, 20233 min read
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
Aug 23, 20233 min read
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...
Jul 13, 20232 min read
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 15, 20232 min read
Digital Inclusion
Shaping Connections Founder and Director, Associate Professor Bernardo Figueiredo explores how older adults are using technology on his...
Jun 5, 20231 min read
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 26, 20232 min read
Innovative Aged Care Research
Shaping Connections Founder and Director, Associate Professor Bernardo Figueiredo explores how older adults are using technology on his...
May 1, 20231 min read
Collaborating on digital inclusion
Shaping Connections Founder and Director, Associate Professor Bernardo Figueiredo explores how older adults are using technology on his...
Apr 3, 20231 min read
Vulnerabilities and Fragilities in the Elderly
Shaping Connections Founder and Director, Associate Professor Bernardo Figueiredo explores how older adults are using technology on his...
Mar 5, 20232 min read
Bridging the digital divide
Addressing the technology concerns of older adults is important for social inclusion, engagement and in many ways daily life. Shaping...
Feb 9, 20231 min read
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