How to set up activities to bring different age groups together and benefit all involved.
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Intergenerational practice brings people of different ages together. Projects offer activities which are beneficial and enjoyable to all involved. Intergenerational practice can help people feel less lonely or socially isolated. Participants learn more about different age groups and feel part of their community.
Our strategies Loneliness and social isolation and the Strategy for an aging society recognise the benefits of helping communities come together.
How to set up an intergenerational project
Read our report on the effects of intergenerational practice on those involved. It also looks at what can help and hinder a successful intergenerational project
There are a variety of projects happening across Wales. Here are some useful examples and tips on how to set up a project:
Friend of mine initiative (Aneurin Bevan University Health Board)
Follow the Building Generations network on social media:
How intergenerational projects work in practice
Contact details
Intergenerational practice mailbox Welsh Government
If you would like more information, or have any queries, please contact us.