Co-Creation
CoCreate Age has brought together more than 250 older co-creators with whānau, care partners, communities, researchers, and stakeholders to develop research that matters.
This includes shaping priorities, conducting research, and sharing results so that outcomes are useful, equitable, and grounded in lived experience.
How it works
Through cross‑sector partnerships and listening events, we co‑design and test solutions with our community.
This yields pilot‑tested tools and services in the Living Lab, validated care approaches disseminated through the Aged Care Consortium, and theme‑based resources that communities and providers can apply to make lives better. If you’re an interested partner wanting to access our research groups or an interested community co-creator click below:
Co-Creation Projects
Buen Vivir
Buen Vivir celebrates South American concepts of wellbeing and applies them to ageing research. This initiative explores cultural perspectives on living well later in life and uses co-creation to design approaches that honor diversity and community values.
Aged Care Consortium
The Aged Care Consortium brings together researchers, providers, and community leaders to share knowledge and create better models of care. Through collaboration, we focus on equity, quality, and sustainability in aged care services.
Living Lab in Development
Our Living Lab will be a real-life testing environment where partners can co-design and trial products, services, and technologies with older adults. This hands-on approach ensures solutions are practical, culturally responsive, and ready for everyday use.
Co-Creation Principles
Whiria te Mātauranga: Knowledge for positive change
Kotahitanga – work together to achieve common goals
Demonstrate significant improvements for older people and whānau through the work we do.
Ōritetanga: Equity and inclusivity
Provide opportunities for involvement in research activities that are underpinned by
- equity
- opportunity
- inclusivity
Rangatiratanga: Governance, leadership and self-determination
Include and value older people, their supporters, family and whānau in and decision-making about research priorities, research management and research activities.
Whanaungatanga: Nurturing relationships
Forge and sustain respectful relationships, which are :
- valued
- long-lasting
- purposeful
All research activities build on manaakitanga (hosting/caring)