Tagged with intergenerational care

Griffith University well-being survey: Preparing for an intergenerational practice pilot in Western Australia during COVID-19

Business and government
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In order to better understand and respond to the needs of older Australians living independently, Griffith University researchers partnered with Western Australian not-for-profit community organisations to conduct a Wellness survey. The Griffith Well-being Survey, part of the Western Australia Intergenerational Practice Pilot, explores the level of well-being experienced by older people living independently, especially in […]

Bridging the distance–investing in intergenerational practice research

Business and government
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Lead investigators from Griffith University Intergenerational Practice Project were delighted to receive the first of two proposed instalments of the Cromwell Property Group Foundation donation towards the 2-year Intergenerational practice partnership project. Professor Anneke Fitzgerald (Department of Business, Strategy and Innovation), Dr Gaery Barbery (School of Medicine, Health Services Management) and Gabriela Di Perna (Business, […]

A new project shows combining childcare and aged care has social and economic benefits

Business and government
Published AuthorJill Moriarty
What happens when you bring a group of older residents to mix with young children in childcare? Clapping hands and singing songs is just one way they spend the morning together. These interactions are made possible by intergenerational care programs that have gained popularity in Australia in recent years. Intergenerational careprogramsprovide older adults and children […]