Older adult digital inclusion

2019–2023

Relevance to our scope/purpose for being.

This study explored whether ARC facilities provide opportunities to socially connect online and whether the COVID-19 pandemic affected the provision of these opportunities. Relevance to our purpose:

• Participation in community and social life.

Funders & supporters (internal and external)

InternetNZ, Health Research Council

Team members

Wendy Wrapson

Outputs and outcomes (impact)

A $27,000 grant from InternetNZ and a $29,988 HRC Activation Grant. A published report on InternetNZ's website, and articles in the New Zealand Medical Journal and The Conversation. Media appearances on TechTV and radio, and coverage in the Digital Equity Coalition Aotearoa newsletter.