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Ageism is the negative stereotyping of people, based on their age. Most often it applies to older people, but the second most common group it affects are teenagers. This guides the narrative of episode three, on Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) TV + iview tonight at 8.30pm.

The School of Life questions always provide for an interesting topic of conversation. One of this week’s questions was “What three things would you take from your home other than pets or family if it was burning down?” . It’s a great way of figuring out what’s important to people and we found out Delfina has a special cuddly dolphin that she’s promised to send us a picture of. She’d also take her phone and a beanbag, a comfy sounding combination. Mia wasn’t sure which books she would take but she would definitely take a book and also her phone and some headphones. A few residents said they would take their special dolls, and their faces lit up talking about them - which show the delight looking after a doll can bring at any age and how we want things with us that will comfort us. Emma is even knitting some clothes for hers and said she will bring it along to show us.

Revisiting this post from May 2019 after including the concept of ‘dadirri’ deep listening in presentations for both the Australian Institute of Intergenerational Practice and the Multi Cultural Youth Affairs Network @myannsw this week.

It was so wonderful to be able to welcome Katina back to be part of STEP this week. Though a proud Aussie for 50 years, Katina still loves to talk to the students about her Greek origins, hailing from Thessaloniki, a port city on the Agean sea. She enjoyed learning about student Mia’s visits overseas to her own extended family in Greece, plus weekly visits to her Grandma ( Yia Ya) in Kingsgrove who also immigrated around 50 years ago. Exploring stories and common interests weekly means we are able to capture important stories about our residents that can be collated and used by staff to better get to know them, which in turn can lead to better person centred care. We must explore ways these stories are best captured and shared as personalised care is how we will give our Elders the dignity and respect they deserve.

Thank you @tanyaplibersek for your governments acknowledgment of the all too often overworked and undervalued jobs anyone could have - providing care, comfort and assistance to our should be treasured, but more often forgotten, older Australians.

I’ve been connecting teenagers with our older people through the Seniors & Teens Empathy Program since 2017. In this time,

Having designed and run the Seniors & Teens Empathy Program since 2017 partnering teenagers ( Youth Off The Streets , International Grammar School, Raise Foundation with residents in aged care ( Bupa Opal Healthcare) and now partnering with Sutherland Shire Council and Aged Care Education Health & Education, I'm thrilled to see the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) @abcaustralia hosting the important conversation around the next step in expanding intergenerational programs?

Muhammad Ali transcended boxing and sport. He grew into a leadership figure of such wide ranging impact.

Technology enabling community to be brought back together even when the likes of Influenza & Covid tries its hardest to keep us apart.

What a buzz to have had social psychologist best selling author and national treasure Hugh Mackay write about the Seniors & Teens Empathy Program in his latest book “The Kindness Revolution”. He wrote in particular about the writing of letters that happened during COVID lockdowns whilst we scrambled to get the virtual program happening to beam students in from home and their schools.

Some people enter your orbit for a while and everyone around is better for having known them. I think I’d be speaking on behalf of all the staff and residents of Annandale Grove when I say that we are already missing Princess greatly !

Very excited to announce we will be collaborating with Sutherland Shire Council to work on programs & initiatives to increase intergenerational connection in their community.

Reflection & recognition with our wider community of family and friends is an important part of The Seniors & Teens Empathy Program

The mornings are getting cold, but they definitely make you feel like you are alive. The water is still warm and whilst the waves have been way too dumpy for my liking lately, just being out there reminds me that life is short and to be grateful for every new day that comes my way. Was so nice to get out last week with my eldest son Hugo - even though he just takes off for the big waves now, just to see the sunrise and paddle out with him is a memory I will always treasure.

With only a few weeks left of the school term almost that time again where we ask our students and residents to reflect on the time they’ve spent together as a mark of reciprocal respect and acknowledgment of friendships across ages.

Thanks Owen, Casper, Martin and Maddie for sharing a laugh together this week.

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Ageism is the negative stereotyping of people, based on their age. Most often it applies to older people, but the second most common group it affects are teenagers. This guides the narrative of episode three, on Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) TV + iview tonight at 8.30pm.

The School of Life questions always provide for an interesting topic of conversation. One of this week’s questions was “What three things would you take from your home other than pets or family if it was burning down?” . It’s a great way of figuring out what’s important to people and we found out Delfina has a special cuddly dolphin that she’s promised to send us a picture of. She’d also take her phone and a beanbag, a comfy sounding combination. Mia wasn’t sure which books she would take but she would definitely take a book and also her phone and some headphones. A few residents said they would take their special dolls, and their faces lit up talking about them - which show the delight looking after a doll can bring at any age and how we want things with us that will comfort us. Emma is even knitting some clothes for hers and said she will bring it along to show us.

Revisiting this post from May 2019 after including the concept of ‘dadirri’ deep listening in presentations for both the Australian Institute of Intergenerational Practice and the Multi Cultural Youth Affairs Network @myannsw this week.

It was so wonderful to be able to welcome Katina back to be part of STEP this week. Though a proud Aussie for 50 years, Katina still loves to talk to the students about her Greek origins, hailing from Thessaloniki, a port city on the Agean sea. She enjoyed learning about student Mia’s visits overseas to her own extended family in Greece, plus weekly visits to her Grandma ( Yia Ya) in Kingsgrove who also immigrated around 50 years ago. Exploring stories and common interests weekly means we are able to capture important stories about our residents that can be collated and used by staff to better get to know them, which in turn can lead to better person centred care. We must explore ways these stories are best captured and shared as personalised care is how we will give our Elders the dignity and respect they deserve.

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