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JOY Intergenerational Practice Bundle
JOY #1 & #2 – 15% off!!
Master the Foundations of Intergenerational Practice and Facilitation
The JOY Practitioner Bundle combines two of AIIP’s most impactful professional development courses to provide a complete learning journey in intergenerational practice.
This bundle equips professionals with the knowledge, practical tools, and facilitation skills required to design, implement, and lead meaningful intergenerational programs.
Whether you are working in aged care, education, community services, or program development, this bundle will help you confidently build and facilitate programs that foster meaningful connections across generations.
A SELF-PACED Online Professional Development Program
Members $1215 (incl GST) Â
Non-members $1415 (incl GST), including 1 year membership Â
Non-members concessional $1315 (incl GST), including 1 year membership
JOY 1 – Online (Self-Paced) | JOY 2 – Online (Self-Paced) |
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2026 | 2026 |
13 July 2026 | 12 May 2026 |
16 November 2026 | 28 October 2026 |
2027 | 2027 |
8 March 2027 | 10 May 2027 |
5 July 2027 | 11 October 2027 |
6 December 2027 | Â |
10 CDP points
Enrol manually by emailing education@aiip.net.au
If you already have a membership account, please login to your membership account to see member price.
A virtual, FACE to FACE Professional Development Program over two half days
Members $1088 (inc GST)
Non-members $1288 (incl GST), includes 1 year membership
Non-members concessional $1188 (incl GST), includes one year membership
Minimum 10 Participants required for class to commence.
JOY 1 – Face-to-Face (Friday 12:30–4:30 pm / Saturday 8:30 am–12:30 pm) | JOY 2 – Face-to-Face (Friday 12:30–4:30 pm / Saturday 8:30 am–12:30 pm) |
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2026 | 2026 |
7–8 August 2026 | 9–10 October 2026 |
2027 | 2027 |
20–21 March 2027 | 7–8 May 2027 |
16–17 July 2027 | 26–27 November 2027 |
19–20 November 2027 |  |
Enrol manually by emailing education@aiip.net.au
Further dates to be determined according to demand. Please express your interest to education@aiip.net.auÂ
Bespoke program available. Please contact education@aiip.net.au  Â
10 CDP points
If you already have a membership account, please login to your membership account to see member price.
What will be covered in this course
Over a period of 8 weeks, participants will have access to 4 modules.
Module 1: Introduction to Intergenerational Practice Program
- What is intergenerational practice and what is it not? It also introduces the learner to the Australian intergenerational practice framework.
Module 2: Developing an Intergenerational Practice Program
- All about developing an intergenerational program including, setting up the program and developing the budget.
Module 3: Implementing an Intergenerational Practice Program
- Implementation of the program with great tips on recruitment and curriculum content
Module 4: Evaluating an intergenerational program with tools to start your evaluation and building the evidence base.
- Each module will take 2-4 hours of your time, depending on the depth of your curiosity. If you want to take advantage of the “delve deeper” items, the course will take a little longer. All modules are released when you start the course, so you can continue the modules at your own pace.
The course is supported by many downloadable tools, including budgeting tools, evaluation tools etc.
This professional development program is supported by fortnightly virtual catch-ups on MICROSOFT TEAMs, with our AIIP course developers and facilitators who are practitioners and researchers in the field. We will let you know which days and times the coffee shop is “open”.
There is no assessment as such, but you will need to complete the reflection items by filling out the forms when prompted within the modules. Upon completion of these reflection points you will be asked to send a word document of your reflection points so that we can track your completion. Once we have received your reflection points document, you will be eligible for an AIIP completion certificate and a digital badge credential.
Module 2.1a/b: Foundations of Facilitation
- Explore the core principles and skills essential to effective facilitation in intergenerational practice.
- Understand the fundamental concepts that serve as the bedrock for successful facilitation.
Module 2.2: Navigating Grief and Loss in Intergenerational Programmes
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of the process of grief and loss.
- Develop facilitation skills for discussions around grief and loss within intergenerational programmes.
- Emphasise the importance of upfront education about grief, loss, death, and dying for students.
- Learn self-care strategies and support for colleagues during times of loss.
Module 2.3: Young Children and Communities
- Investigate the dynamics of relationships between different generations in intergenerational programmes.
- Delve into facilitation techniques tailored to various early childhood settings.
Module 2.4: The Art of Facilitation for Teenagers
- Tailor facilitation techniques to engage and connect with teenagers in intergenerational programmes.
- Explore strategies to address the unique dynamics and challenges of facilitating programmes for this age group.
Module 2.5: Online Intergenerational Connections
- Understand intergenerational connections within online communities.
- Explore intergenerational learning and well-being through video conferencing (VC) and its benefits.
- Study scientific evidence in physiology and neurology supporting these interactions.
- Plan and facilitate virtual intergenerational programmes.
- Develop strategies for initiating and managing online intergenerational learning initiatives using VC.
Module Components:
- Each module is designed to accommodate 2 weeks of engagement (2 – 4 hours per week), allowing flexibility based on individual curiosity and exploration depth.
- Optional “delve deeper” items are available for those seeking a more comprehensive understanding, extending the overall course duration.
- All modules are accessible upon course commencement, allowing participants to progress through the content at their own pace.
Supporting Tools:
- Access downloadable tools, including budgeting, evaluation, and other practical resources.
- Engage in fortnightly virtual catch-ups on MICROSOFT TEAMs with experienced AIIP course developers, facilitators, and fellow participants.
Assessment and Certification:
- Encouragement of reflective practice through completion of reflection items within each module.
- Successful completion of reflection points qualifies participants for the AIIP completion certificate.
Want to join JOY 2 – The Art of Facilitation and unlock the skills, insights, and strategies to excel as a facilitator, fostering meaningful connections across generations in various settings?