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This month we are showcasing our 2026 AIIP Intergenerational Innovation and Contribution Program Award Finalists. We caught up with Rosemary Dax to chat with her about her nomination, to learn more about what first drew her into intergenerational work and the impact it’s having within her community. Teens and the Time-Honoured (Myrtleford P12 College x Barwidgee

At the 2026 AIIP conference, Dr Stephanie Ward urged members to turn the growing awareness of intergenerational practice, fostered through programs like Old People’s Home for 4 Year Olds, into action. Global Intergenerational Week 2026 offers a perfect opportunity to do just that! What is Global Intergenerational Week? An international campaign, this year running from

From growing up on farms to a shared interest in history, Australians, young and old, are discovering just how much they have in common, and how storytelling can connect generations in unexpected ways.  What’s bringing them together is ‘Heart and Soul Story’, a social enterprise that fosters intergenerational connections. Through its programs, young people and

Our first professional development webinar for 2026, “Developing a Risk Matrix for Intergenerational Practice” was facilitated earlier this month by Casey Baldwin of Intergen Connect. A very big thank you to Casey for leading this insightful and practical workshop which prompted and guided attendees through the why and how of developing a risk matrix to

The Spring 2025 issue of Aged Care Today shines a light on innovation, inclusion and connection within Australia’s aged care sector. It features inspiring stories such as Garden Village’s Virtual Voyagers — the nation’s first VR intergenerational program that brings seniors and students together through virtual travel adventures. Alongside articles on cultural diversity, workforce transformation

On Sunday, COTA gathered at Kingston High School to celebrate the incredible achievements of the Generations Connect: Tech Together program, and what an inspiring afternoon it was! In just one school term, this intergenerational digital inclusion program has brought together young digital mentors, residents, teachers, and aged-care staff across Tasmania to build friendships, share skills, and create lasting connections. Our short

ABC Newcastle Breakfast program discussion, about intergenerational programs and how they can help the sandwich generation.   00.00    Introduction by Paul Culliver, Presenter of the ABC Newcastle Breakfast program   01.40    Tegan Del Moro from Insight Wealth Planning – Personal and professional background to being and part of the “Sandwich Generation”  03.05    Greg Cronan representing

The ABC series Old People’s Home for 4 Year Olds and Old People’s Home for Teenagers have had a notable impact in fostering social cohesion and inclusion in Australia, a new study has found, while raising awareness of the benefits of intergenerational practice. A Griffith University research study has found the award-winning television series has

The Australian Institute for Intergenerational Practice (AIIP) held its 4th Annual Conference on February 21–22, 2025, at Torrens University Sydney campus in Surry Hills, NSW. The event culminated on Friday with the announcement of the 2025 AIIP Award for Innovation and Contribution, honouring outstanding intergenerational programs that foster community connections. This year’s prestigious award was