A recent collaboration between researchers, Emily Todd and Alison Mutch, from the University of Queensland, and Bronwyn Bidstrup from COTA Queensland, found evidence that information and communication technology improves social connectedness for older people to some extent.
The Aged Care Navigator service supports people to understand and engage with the Aged Care system. This service is available to people who need information about Aged Care options, registering with My Aged Care and/or assistance to link with support services in their community.
More than 60 people joined a Zoom event early in December 2021, for the results of the inaugural U3A (University of the Third Age) Queensland Arts Competition (QUAC).
The small rural community of Bell at the foothills of the Bunya Mountains have set up a community managed home care service using self-managed home care packages and employing local people to deliver services.
Researchers from the University of Melbourne are conducting a study to understand how various technologies are being used by community groups and local government organizations to support older adults.