Central Coast Health & Wellbeing Living Lab Newsletter
Issue #2 March 2025
Welcome back to the Central Coast Health & Wellbeing Living Lab!
As 2025 unfolds, we want to thank you for your continued support and participation. Last year, we launched with the vision of co-creating solutions for ageing well, and thanks to you, that vision is coming to life.
Research Opportunity: Exploring AI Technology for Care Planning
The Central Coast Health & Wellbeing Living Lab (CCLL), in collaboration with the University of Newcastle, is conducting a study to explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can assist care professionals in developing care plans for older adults living at home. We are seeking expressions of interest from:
Occupational therapists working with older adults
Professionals involved in care planning for older adults
What’s involved?
Participants will attend a 75-minute in-person session to evaluate and provide feedback on innovative AI tools designed to enhance care planning. Participants will receive a $160 gift card as a token of appreciation for their time.
This is an opportunity to contribute to the development of technologies that simplify care planning, improve care quality, and better support the independence of older adults.
📄 For more information, please read the Participant Information Statement: www.ccll.com.au/s/AI-Home-Care-Planning_Info-Sheet.pdf
✉️ To express your interest or ask questions, email us at ccll@newcastle.edu.au or via phone at 0486 028 601.
Together, we can create a future where technology empowers care and independence.
CCLL Joins the European Network of Living Labs
We’re excited to announce that the Central Coast Health & Wellbeing Living Lab has been accepted to join the European Network of Living Labs (ENoLL)! This connection opens new opportunities for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and innovative projects that benefit our local community.
Strategic Doing is all about working together to tackle complex challenges. We recently introduced this approach at the CCLHD Research & Innovation Symposium, where we explored how we can better collaborate to build a more socially connected community.
At its core, Strategic Doing is about action—bringing together people with different skills, insights, and experiences to make real progress. Big issues, like supporting healthy ageing, can’t be solved by one group alone. It takes teamwork, fresh ideas, and a shared commitment to change.
Inspired by the power of diverse perspectives to create change? We'd love you to join us! The Central Coast Health & Wellbeing Living Lab has exciting collaborative projects launching soon.
Strategic Doing Workshop
A Game-Changer for Central Coast Innovators!
For the first time, the I2N Pre-Accelerator is coming to Gosford—hosted by the Central Coast Health & Wellbeing Living Lab (CCLL)!
This free 10-week program is designed to help early-stage entrepreneurs, problem solvers, and changemakers refine and accelerate their ideas with:
Expert coaching to build founder capabilities
A supportive innovation community
Proven frameworks to test, build, and launch solutions
Locations: Gosford (CCLL) & Newcastle (I2N Hub)
Program Dates: April 29 – July 3
Applications Close: March 30
At CCLL, we’re committed to supporting ideas that improve health, wellbeing, and community connections. That’s why we’re proud to sponsor this program—helping innovators turn bold ideas into real impact.
Community Connection Projects - Get Involved!
We’re inviting seniors, families, and aged care professionals to take part in hands-on workshops where you can test and shape innovative digital tools designed to enhance social connection and wellbeing.
What’s Involved?
Join us in exploring three new digital solutions aimed at strengthening connections:
the SeniorsChannel – A curated digital platform featuring live-streamed community events and interactive discussions. (May 2025)
A Moment With – A digital storytelling tool that helps seniors record and share personal stories. (May 2025)
Rel8.app – A secure family communication platform for staying connected through updates, photos, and wellbeing notifications. (June 2025)
Why Join?
✔ Shape the future of digital tools for seniors
✔ Receive compensation for your time
✔ Enjoy refreshments during sessions
✔ Connect with others and share experiences
📢 Limited spots available – Register today!
Next chapter in learning more about Living Labs:
Working with others
How does the CCLL work with other Living Labs?
Our news that we are an Adherent Member of the European Network of Living Labs (ENoLL) is truly exciting. This means that we have demonstrated key Living Lab characteristics, including user-centred co-creation, multi-stakeholder collaboration, and real-world operations aligned with ENoLL values. We are looking forward to accessing networking, training, and collaboration opportunities within the global innovation ecosystem.
Our membership reinforces that a Living Lab is more than just a research initiative—it’s a community-driven space where older people, caregivers, businesses, healthcare professionals, and researchers collaborate to develop real-world solutions. We’re expanding our reach and impact, and we invite you to learn more about how Living Labs are shaping the future of ageing.
What’s Next?
New projects on the horizon
We have several exciting projects kicking off this year, ranging from technology-driven initiatives to new community-led programs.
Explore our latest opportunities to co-design, test, and improve solutions that enhance ageing well. Whether you're an older adult, family member, or care professional, your insights matter!
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