Australian Institute for Intergenerational Practice
Fostering meaningful engagement and bonds between the young and old.
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Intergenerational Practice
Fostering meaningful engagement and bonds between the young and old.
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Australian Institute for
Intergenerational Practice
Our purpose and vision
The overall purpose of the Australian Institute for Intergenerational Practice is to re-connect communities through the development, implementation and evaluation of intergenerational programs.
Our long-term vision is for intergenerational interactions and programs to be a normal part of our everyday life in both formal and informal settings.
Building literature on intergenerational practice
Manuscript subscription is due on 1 August 2022.
All papers will receive double-blind peer review with an estimated publication date of 24 December 2022.
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‘Now more than ever we need connection’: Joint childcare and aged care to open
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AIIP Symposium 2022 to form part of Global Intergenerational Week Activities
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Global Intergenerational Week officially launched
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AIIP launches “KNext” connecting members to explore and refine intergenerational practices
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Rethinking social isolation, intergenerational practice in the community and aged care
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New organisation aims to make intergenerational practice the norm in Australia
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Intergenerational program based in the Diocese nominated for national award
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Intergenerational programs enrich the lives of children and older adults
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