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An invitation from QUT to participate in research on Co-designing a Happy, Healthy, Flourishing Home

22 October 2020

‘Eudaemonic design’ is design that supports flourishing health and wellness (also known as Eudaemonic Well-Being—a concept that originated with Aristotle).  The term has been adopted from philosophy and psychology and is now being adapted for the built environment. 

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Call for participants in roundtable on nbn and connectivity

1 October 2020

COVID-19 has highlighted the now vital role of broadband services in the everyday lives of Australians. The Australian Communications Consumer Action Network (ACCAN) and NBN Co invite you to share your thoughts on broadband access and affordability.

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Deep concern at politicisation of Retirement Income Review – Informed and mature public discussion needed

17 September 2020

COTA Australia’s Chief Executive, Ian Yates, expressed COTA’s deep concern that the objective work of the expert Retirement Income Review is being politicised before the public has even had the chance to look at it.

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Forgetting to Pay bills may be a sign of declining cognition

17 February 2021

US researchers linked missed credit card payments with dementia diagnosis up to 6 years prior to diagnosis.

Financial Wellbeing, StepUp for Dementia

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How do public libraries support older women to stay active and socially connected within their communities as they age?

30 April 2020

Libraries provide a safe and comfortable space for older women to spend time; either alone or with family, friends and peers; or through participation in programs and activities. Libraries support older women by connecting them to the community or bringing the community to them.

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Older Queenslanders in danger of being digitally excluded

27 August 2020

The Queensland Government must commit to a comprehensive Digital Inclusion Strategy to ensure no Queenslanders are left behind.

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