Your water access, usage and quality…
In 2023, The Plug-in undertook research to understand the water usage and needs of older South Australians, with a focus on the experiences of those living in regional areas...
What you told us about your health and wellbeing…
In September, COTA SA’s The Plug-in heard from 113 older people about the importance of physical and mental health as we age. For most, being in good health means the ability to live life well by continuing to be...
Try out an app that helps monitor a mild concussion!
This project with Curtin University provided the opportunity for older people to test an app that helps monitor the health and wellbeing of people suffering a mild traumatic brain injury. Read more...
Have your say! Tell us how you use water!
In the first half of 2023 we partnered with the South Australian Government presenting an opportunity for regional South Australians to share experiences and views about their water use and needs. Read more...
How would you like to receive urgent healthcare in the future?
The project with Flinders University gave people aged 65+ the opportunity to share what is most important about accessing and receiving urgent healthcare services. Read more...
Test a new aged care website before it launches
The Plug-in was engaged by an aged care provider to help understand and gather feedback about whether their new website was easy to use for older people and their families before its launch. Read more...
What you told us in the Advance Care Directives Review
The Advance Care Directive form and DIY Kit is currently under review. The Plug-in, supported by SA Health, ran three (3) focus groups to understand the readability and usability of the revised form and guide. Here is what we heard...
Pop to the shops! Research on convenience shopping options
The Plug-in engaged older South Australians to help inform our client understand what people are looking for when it comes to convenience shopping experiences. Read more...
Share your thoughts on what the future of retirement living should be in NSW!
Share your insights by participating in a survey to help inform the future of retirement living for a leading provider on the east coast. We want to know your thoughts and aspirations for your ideal retirement lifestyle!
Influence the design of a new retirement living site in SA
The Plug-in engaged older South Australians to learn about their thoughts for the ideal retirement lifestyle to help shape a new development site in the northeast of Adelaide. Read more...