In partnership with City of Adelaide’s Healthy Ageing team, The Plug-in designed and facilitated co-design workshops with residents of Adelaide and North Adelaide to develop a holistic new social program for city residents.
Co-design Workshops
Two (2) co-design workshops were held in July 2024 with city residents. A series of activities enabled discovery of what is most important when considering the establishment of a social program. A final concept testing workshop was held to ensure the design of a new program met the needs and desires of participants.
Insights
For participants, it is most important that activities and events foster social connections – this theme should underpin the design of any new activity. Participants shared they seek programs that support:
- continuation of special interests or avenues to try new activities that may have been missed opportunities of the past;
- lifelong learning opportunities;
- emotional and spiritual wellbeing; and
- physical activities, both structured and unstructured opportunities.
Thank you to everyone who participated in this process! A key insights report has been prepared for City of Adelaide’s Healthy Ageing team which will inform the next stage of their process to develop a new social program for city residents.
Through your contribution you are raising the voices of older people and supporting the important work of COTA SA!
Contact us
You can contact The Plug-in anytime to learn more about about this project and other opportunities:
08 8224 5526
email to: connect@theplugin.com.au
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