For more than two years, the intergenerational learning using video conferencing program has been providing meaningful discussions involving students at Our Lady Queen of Peace Primary School Greystanes and elders at Southern Cross Care aged care facility, Greystanes.
Due to the reciprocal learning, health and behavioural outcomes for the students, teachers, elders and healthcare professionals involved in this program, it was one of five finalists nominated for a “Future of Ageing 2021” award.
The intergenerational learning using video conferencing program was designed for elders and school students to achieve reciprocal learning, health and behavioural benefits through weekly discussions based on school curriculum topics and other mutually interesting subjects. Our Lady Queen of Peace Primary School, Greystanes commenced these video calls in June 2019 with residents from Southern Cross Care Greystanes. The program has been facilitated by Greg Cronan from Intergenerational Learning Australia.
Please click here to read the full “Intergenerational program based in the Diocese nominated for national award” article published at Catholic Outlook, written by Greg Cronan, Director, Intergenerational Learning Australia.