Australian Institute for Intergenerational Practice

The Australian Institute for Intergenerational Practice (AIIP) hosted its 4th Annual Conference on February 21–22, 2025, at Torrens University’s Surry Hills Campus in Sydney. Themed “Connecting Generations for Life,” the event brought together practitioners, researchers, and enthusiasts to explore the transformative power of intergenerational connections. The conference commenced with a keynote address by Professor Susan

If you missed the GIW25 Southern Hemisphere virtual Launch on Tuesday 4 February you can watch the recap here on Youtube. Please click on the link to view and hear from Dr Marlene Krasovitsky as guest speaker. Feel free to share with your networks and spread the word about #GIW25. 

Preschool in a heart-warming program that bridges generational gaps and improves the wellbeing of residents and students alike. With their close proximity on either side of Kensington Road, the pairing is a natural fit. Throughout the year, two groups of students take turns visiting the aged care facility, spending time with residents and forming connections.

Watch this lovely video showcasing the success of the NBMPHN intergenerational programs.

Following our call for abstracts we have had a great response from intergenerational practitioners and young academics so we are looking at a great field of speakers at the 4th Annual conference which will be held at the Torrens University in Sydney, Surry Hills Campus on 21 & 22 February 2025. The event will highlight

In 2023, Meals on Wheels took a significant step towards fostering stronger community connections by launching intergenerational playgroups across South Australia. These playgroups have quickly become a beloved part of our programs, bringing together older adults, toddlers, and their families for joyful, creative sessions. Whether it’s crafting, acting playfully, or just being a little silly,

Associate Professor Katrina Radford is leading an evaluation of the impact of the ABC Television’s docu-series on intergenerational practice Old Peoples Home for 4 Year Olds and Old Peoples Home for Teenagers with her colleagues, Emeritus Professor Anneke Fitzgerald and Associate Professor Jennifer Cartmel. This study, funded by the ABC, is designed to evaluate the

As you know the national iteration of The Centenarian Portrait Project by Teenagers  came to a close with an exhibition in May last year.  However when Hyphen Wodonga Library Gallery  came knocking, Embraced couldn’t turn down the invitation to run a local iteration in their home state.   Over the last months, they’ve worked closely with eight teenagers and

Global Intergenerational Week is happening on 24 – 30 April but the fun doesn’t have to start then, we are promoting a number of pre GIW events and happenings, so please check them out. If you would like to host an event for your group or area let us know! We have some great ideas

In conjunction with the Symposium on 16 February at South Bank, the AIIP held its Annual General Meeting. Afterwards the Inaugural AIIP awards were announced and presented. With a strong and enthusiastic field of nominees it was difficult to make the final decisions on winners. We sincerely thank our Awards Sponsors The Scholars Group for