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Video Library

Explore Shaping Connections research, programs and community projects through short videos

Benefits of the Shaping Connections Program

Understand what makes our approach different, and the impact it's having for older people, communities and councils.

Significance of this research | Shaping Connections
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Empowering Senior Voices | Citizen Science for Age-Friendly Communities
11:55
Overcoming the fear of technology | Shaping Connections
02:50
Towards A Solution | Shaping Connections
02:56
Shaping Connections
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Breaking the stigma | Shaping Connections
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Benefits of Co-creation and participatory approaches | Shaping Connections
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Research workshops in action

See highlights from our co-design workshops and collaborative workshops with older adults, councils and communithy partners.

Co-design Workshop with Seniors - Thomastown BCAC
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ACCAN Project Webinar - April 28th Webinar
50:31
Co-designing Participatory Strategies for Digital Inclusion
01:00:04
Co-design Workshop with Councils - Thomastown Session
03:01
Co-design Workshop with Seniors - Wollert Community Hall
03:06
RMIT Seniors Workshop Series Highlights
05:36
Technical Workshop - U3A Network (May 5, 2022)
54:36

Empowering Senior Voices Program

Empowering Senior Voices | Citizen Science for Age-Friendly Communities

See how the Empowering Senior Voices Program is creating change through research, partnerships and community action.

What do older adults think about technology?

Hear directly from seniors as they share their experiences, challenges and what gives them confidence.

Meet Anne | Shaping Connections
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Meet Bev | Shaping Connections
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Meet Kathy | Shaping Connections
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Meet Tom | Shaping Connections
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Meet Peter | Shaping Connections
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Meet Trevor | Shaping Connections
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Meet Marlene | Shaping Connections
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Perceived digital technology risks

Explore common concerns about using technology identified through our research with older adults.

Physical risk subcategory

Risk to Mental Health
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Risk to Physical Health
03:41
Risk of Addiction and Dependence
03:45

Functional risk subcategory

Risk of Device or Software Failure
02:24
Risk due to Limited Consumer Abilities
02:44
Risk due to Awareness of Device or Service Complexities
03:04
Risk to Data Security
03:00

Social risk subcategory

Risk of being Ridiculed and Disrespected
04:02
Loss & Invasion of Privacy
03:45
Risk of not Knowing or Accessing Social Pathways for Gaining Digital Literacy
03:19
Risk of Confrontation
04:08
Risk of Embarrassment and Social Pressures
04:06

Psychological risk subcategory

General Fear of using Technology (Technophobia)
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Fear of Having to Invest too much Time
02:26
Fear of Confronting Intellectual Shortcomings
04:22
Fear of Misinformation
03:45
Fear of Failing to Accomplish a Task
04:55

Financial risk subcategory

Risk of Scams
04:32
Risk of Not Understanding Products or Payments
03:08
Risk of Making Online Banking Mistakes
03:31
Risk of Escalating Costs
02:25
Risk of Overspending
02:49

Discover more of our work

See how Shaping Connections research is building evidence, informing practice and supporting more inclusive experiences of ageing.

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