24th November 2025
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A hybrid research day on how making connections and engaging in communities of meaning can help retired Australians to flourish as they age.
A University of Divinity and Christian Research Association (CRA) hybrid research day will present papers from six researchers, representing various academic institutions.
Using qualitative data from 71 in-depth interviews, the researchers will explore how making connections and engaging in communities of meaning can help retired Australians to flourish as they age.
This event will be of interest to anyone working in aged care service provision, urban and social planning and policy, or within any community organisation looking to support an enriching life for ageing members.
Rev. Prof. Philip Hughes
Pilgrim Theological College, University of Divinity; Christian Research Association
Organisational Contributions to Meaning in Retirement
Prof. Johannes Luetz
Alphacrucis University College, Adjunct Associate Professor, University of New South Wales; Adjunct Professor University of the Sunshine Coast
Assoc. Prof. Robyn Wrigley-Carr
Whitley College, University of Divinity
Escaping Loneliness in Retirement: Flourishing Through Engaging in Communities of Meaning
Dr Enqi Weng
Deakin University
Digital Practices, Meaning-Making and Community Amongst Older Australians
Dr Fleur Creed
St Francis College, University of Divinity; Alphacrucis University College
Transitions to Retirement: Communities and their Role in a Meaningful Life
Dr Stephen Reid
Christian Research Association, ACBC National Centre for Pastoral Research and Australian Catholic University
Keeping Active: The Importance of Sporting and Leisure Communities for an Enriching Retirement
Date and Time
10.00am-3.00pm AEDT, Friday 6 February 2026
Modes
Online and in person, please register as this will assist us either for catering considerations or to share the zoom link access with you.
In-person location
Hall, University of Divinity (Box Hill Campus)
90 Albion Road, Box Hill VIC, Australia