From the moment we’re born, we all age. So why limit the possibilities?
The latest Intergenerational Report describes Australia's ageing population as an economical and fiscal challenge ... a burden. Ageism is rife, but to age is to live. So what about thriving too?
Find out how there's magic to found when relationships across the generations are fostered and why we all benefit — whether we're young, middling, or older.
This event was part of the 2023 Australian Association of Gerontology annual conference, and organised by Keryn Curtis, co-chair AAG NSW.
Speakers
Shannon Jarrott
Professor of Social Work, Ohio State University
Angela Jacobsen
Program Coordinator, Intergenerational Play Program
Comlink Australia
Marcus Riley
Author, Booming: A life changing philosophy for ageing well (Ventura Press, 2018)
Executive Chairman, Ballycara
Board member and former chair, Global Ageing Network
Former committee member, Global Alliance for the Rights of Older People
Chris Seiboth
Executive Lead of Community Services, Lutheran Services Australia
Theresa Flavin
Advocate and activist living with younger-onset dementia
Read Theresa's story
Further information
Old People's Home for Teenagers
Old People's Home for Four Year Olds
Paper Planes intergenerational play program (Comlink Australia)
Intergenerational play changes the lives of these older and younger Australians
GrandSchools project — an intergenerational learning and living campus
Moving Moments as Queensland seniors and children connect in intergenerational program
Australian Institute for Intergenerational Practice
Anti-ageism for gerontologists
Implementation of Evidence-Based Practices in Intergenerational Programming: A Scoping Review