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Research Outputs

Every Shaping Connections project produces practical outputs that extend the value of the research beyond the project itself. 

 

From industry reports and policy briefs to toolkits, maps, exhibitions and practical resources, these outputs help researchers, councils, organisations and communities apply evidence in real-world settings.

Empowering Senior Voices

Inclusive Civic Innovation and Healthy Ageing through the Our Voice Methodology

OUTCOMES
  • Final Research Report

  • Policy and Civic Brief

  • Framework for Sustainable Civic Participation (in development)

  • Futures Card Toolkit (in development)

  • Interactive Exhibition

  • Discovery Walk resources

  • Interactive ArcGIS map

  • Neighbourhood Photo Stories

  • Eight Priority Theme Posters

Empowering Senior Voices: City North Precinct

Research in Action

OUTCOMES
  • Final Research Report

  • Policy and Civic Brief

  • Interactive ArcGIS map

  • Discovery Walk

  • Neighbourhood Photo Stories

  • Eight Theme Posters

  • Interactive Exhibition

City of Whittlesea - ICT and Older Adults

Research in Action

OUTCOMES
  • Industry Report: ICT and Older Adults in the City of Whittlesea

  • Strategies to Increase Your Digital Confidence to Connect Safely booklet

  • Interactive Digital Skills Self-Assessment Tool

  • ICT Knowledge Sources Tool

  • Persona-based Strategy Tool

  • Webinar presentations

  • Workshops. Academic publications

  • Practical implementation resources for councils and community organisations

  • Supporting Report: Co-desigining ICT Strategies with Older Adults

Co-designing ICT Strategies with Older Adults

Co-designing ICT Strategies with Older Adults

OUTCOMES
  • Report: Co-designing ICT Strategies with Older Adults

  • Digital confidence assessment: Tool 1 – Assess your digital literacy level

  • ICT support source mapping tool:  Tool 2 - Sources of digital technology knowledge 

  • Persona-based strategy tool: Tool 3 - Strategies for improving digital technology knowledge

  • Strategies to Increase Your Digital Confidence to Connect Safely booklet

  • How much do you know about ICT? Self-assess your internet skills (hard copy of interactive Tool 1) 

  • Webinar series

  • Community workshops

  • Implementation workshops

Perceived Digital Technology Risks

Reducing Perceived Risk and Promoting Digital Inclusion for Older Australians

OUTCOMES
  • Report : Reducing Perceived Risk and Promoting Digital Inclusion for Older Australians

Senior Connectedness

Insights on Connectedness and Technology Use Among Older Australians

OUTCOMES
  • Research Insights: Insights on Connectedness and Technology Use Among Older Australians

How Older Adults Learn Technology

Foundation research | 2019

OUTCOMES
  • This research became a foundation for later Shaping Connections projects.

Tinkering, Teaching, and Taking Responsibility: Older Adults Working with AI

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OUTCOMES

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Shaping Connections - digital literacy in senior consumers

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

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