intergenerational relationships

Intergeneration program’s growth benefits all

A Victorian aged care and high school’s intergenerational program has reached a new level of success. Dubbed the iGEN program,…

I was a geriatrician on Old People’s Home for Teenagers. Here’s why I joined this TV experiment

Many people will have heard about “intergenerational practice” via the TV. This is the purposeful bringing together of different generations,…

IGR: an optimistic view

Last week’s Intergenerational Report (IGR) release projected Australia’s population to age over the next 40 years – and it’s not a problem.…

‘I want to be a part of this’: 16-year-old’s rewarding aged-care experience

A year 11 student’s volunteering experience at HammondCare made her realise she wanted to continue giving to the aged care…

Cafe promotes intergenerational relationships and joy for residents

A cafe in an aged care residency has become a hub for fostering intergenerational communication with meaningful connections and fun…