Responding to social, environmental and economic events
The Plug-in, supported by Office for Ageing Well and Wellbeing SA, undertook research to explore how older South Australians navigate major social, environmental and economic events.
Be a face of ageing in SA!
In late 2021, COTA SA will update its photo library and recruited ten people aged 50+ years who are owning their age and want people to know it!
Influencing design of a community hub
The Plug-in worked with an active ageing service provider to explore the facilities, services and experiences that people look for in active ageing services.
Judo-based exercise for fall prevention
The Plug-in helped Adelaide University Judo Club to gain insights about a judo-based exercise program designed to teach people how to fall safely.
Accessible and inclusive services at SA Water
We helped SA Water to understand the specific needs of their customers so they can make their services more accessible and inclusive.
Benefits of shared lunch programs
Flinders University worked with The Plug-in to gain insights about how regular community lunch gatherings impacts quality of life for older people.
Preferences for accessing banking services
The Plug-in worked with UniSA researchers to explore attitudes and behaviours that influence the banking decisions of older Australians.
The Plug-in 2020 Mood Snapshot
Our 2020 Mood Snapshot uncovered how older Australians were feeling after what can only be described as an extraordinary year.
Financial wellbeing and COVID-19
We worked with a consortium of researchers to understand how economic impacts of COVID-19 influence financial planning decisions of people aged 55+.