Our Past Activities
Check out what we’ve been up to!
This page lists all our past and ongoing activities, from tackling social isolation to fostering intergenerational connections. Dive in to see how we’re working with the community, researchers, and industry to make a difference.
The Illuminate Enterprise Challenge 2024
Inspiring the Next Generation of Innovators
The Illuminate Challenge brought together high school students for an innovative five-day program to design solutions that empower communities to age well. Students tackled real-world challenges such as reimagining accessible transport, intergenerational community spaces, and smart technologies for dementia support. Their creativity and rapid problem-solving skills were on full display as they developed business models and prototypes to address these critical issues.
The CCLL Team engaged in the event, contributing to expert discussions, mentoring, and supporting students in their innovative approaches to ageing well.
Date: November 18-22, 2024
Location: University of Newcastle, Ourimbah Campus
To Learn more about the Illuminate program: High Schools Education Programs | illuminate Education Australia
Ideas Collider – Intergenerational Connection
Bridging Generations to Strengthen Communities
Sparking innovative projects to unite younger and older community members through shared spaces, digital tools, and collaborative programs, the Ideas Collider explored ways to bridge generational gaps.
Date: October 15, 2024
Location: Central Coast Clinical School & Research Institute, Gosford, NSW
Community Connection Challenge
Combating Social Isolation Through Community Connections
Identified by the Central Coast community, this challenge seeks to develop innovative, community-driven solutions that promote positive ageing by strengthening social connections and building supportive networks.
In 2025 we will launch a series of projects in collaboration with a range of partners that will address social isolation. These projects have come through consultations, workshops, thematic analysis and an EOI process.
Date: July 2024 - ongoing
Location: Central Coast, NSW
We hosted with the Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network (PHN) and their partner, the University of New England, to explore new approaches to addressing mental fitness across our region.
Date: February 28, 2024
Location: Central Coast Clinical School & Research Institute, Gosford, NSW
PHN Mental Health Challenge: Gosford Ideas Collider
Collaborative Workshop
Empowering Collaboration for Ageing Well on the Central Coast
The Collaborative Workshop launched the Central Coast Health & Wellbeing Living Lab (CCLL), bringing together 52 participants to co-develop strategies and priorities for ageing well.
Date: February 13, 2024
Location: Central Coast Clinical School & Research Institute, Gosford, NSW
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