Partnerships
Strong partnerships are at the heart of everything we do
Shaping Connections brings together researchers, older adults, government, industry and community organisations to co-design practical solutions that improve digital inclusion, healthy ageing and social participation.
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Whether you're looking to collaborate on research, trial an innovation or apply evidence in practice, we welcome opportunities to work together.
Supported by leading research and community partners
Shaping Connections is led by researchers from the RMIT University School of Economics, Finance and Marketing and the University of the Third Age (U3A) Network Victoria, bringing together expertise in consumer behaviour, healthy ageing, digital inclusion and community engagement.​
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Together, we work alongside older adults and partner organisations to co-design research that creates practical, evidence-based outcomes for communities.
Shaping Connections has given U3A the opportunity to engage with our members in meaningful ways and better understand the opportunities and barriers older adults experience when using technology. Together we're helping create research that strengthens digital inclusion across our communities.
Glenn Wall, Chair U3A Network Australia
Partnership principles
Co-design with communities
Evidence-informed practice
Cross-sector collaboration
Real-world impact
Our collaborators
Shaping Connections is strengthened by collaborations across research, government, industry and the community sector. Together, our partners help us translate research into practical solutions that improve digital inclusion, healthy ageing and social participation.