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About our community projects
HACA was founded by a group of researchers at the University of the Sunshine Coast who were frustrated with the time it takes to translate healthy ageing research findings into practice. One of our aims is to improve the conversation between us and the community so we can deliver projects based on current findings that the community want and need. You can find out more about our current projects below. If you have an idea for your own community project based on any of our healthy ageing findings you have read about we would love to hear from you.
Our mission
Building age-friendly communities
Working with the community to shape priority research that matters to you
Supporting communities to translate the latest findings into meaningful outreach projects
Our latest community projects and events
Health Assistive Smart Home Solutions
Researchers and ComLink Australia work together to deliver bespoke services to support clients to live independently in their homes and comfortably within their communities. ComLink Australia is now operating a satellite office from the Healthy Ageing Hub campus in Gympie. Click below to learn more about Smart Home Solutions and how we can help you or your loved one stay living independently.
The A-Z of Beach AT
Our team of HACA UniSC researchers and students are pooling together local knowledge and information to help you access the local beaches. This year 4th year occupational therapy students from the University of the Sunshine Coast will be surveying the locals at the local beaches to create a detailed map of available beach AT and local knowledge to access it. Information will include hire times, types of AT available, local user reviews and more!
You can contribute your own knowledge to the project and follow their progress with the link below
The Death Cafe
The Death Cafe is a free public event for discussions about dying, death and grief in partnership with and facilitated by HACA's Dr John Rosenberg. John is a registered nurse with a background in community-based palliative care, who teaches grief, nursing practice, and chronic disease management
Community Science Club
The Community Science Newsletter is a collaborative newsletter written by researchers, reviewed by, and for the community to connect healthy ageing researchers at UniSC with their audience and engage the community with the latest healthy ageing research. Join our friendly community science club team to discuss and review the latest research findings from UniSC over morning tea! Get in contact with us for more information.
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