Intergenerational Connections in Aged Care – Bringing Community Back Together

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Intergenerational Connections in Aged Care – Bringing Community Back Together

Wednesday November 9 2022 0930-1230 (AEDT)

Presented by Samantha Heron, Founder Heart & Soul Story, Social Entrepreneur, Intergenerational Practitioner & Consultant, Better Aged Care Advocate (Click Pic for Bio/Background)

$176 inc GST

Introduction / Overview:

Fostering opportunities for intergenerational connection & learning with the Elders of our community, not only between young children and teens, but also young and mid-life aged adults can led to powerful physical, psychosocial and even economic benefits.

In this Webinar, an Intergenerational Advocate & Facilitator will introduce you to key learnings and principles for why and how to use intergenerational connection programs and initiatives as part of a wholistic approach to health and wellbeing in your aged care service.

Outline / Objectives:

Intergenerational connection & learning

Understand it’s purpose beyond the feel-good factor
Why it hasn’t been valued & why this needs to change
Intergenerational programs

- Definition & key elements

- Benefits, challenges and opportunities.

Program Planning & implementation

Best practice principles & criteria for success
Stakeholder engagement
Who can be involved? Extending connection beyond programs with kids and teens; Encouraging family engagement
Considerations of face to face versus virtual connection

Get Inspired - Stories from successful Australian programs

Casestudies

Pre School - Echoes Montessori in Modbury, South Australia
Primary - Intergenerational Learning Australia
High school - PADSIP ( Positive Ageing Digital Storytelling Intergenerational Program) & STEP (Seniors & Teens Empathy Program)
Community – Mercer Volunteering Program

Getting started

Top tips from those who have been involved
The 4 Ps of Persuasion - Passion, Patience, Perseverance & Purpose
Where to for resources and guides

Target Audience: DTs, Leisure / Lifestyle staff, PAG Coordinators, Day Centre Managers / Staff, Managers, Nurses & other interested Health Professionals/staff working in Aged Care Services.

Your registration fee includes: Pre-reading material, Comprehensive Webinar Notes, Post event resources, Certificate of Attendance

NB - To attend this webinar you will need a computer with with video / audio capabilities

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