Fostering intergenerational connections through our Grand Friends program.
The Intergenerational Project is a social enterprise tackling the health risks of social isolation - bringing older adults and children together through play, storytelling, and shared joy.
Tackling the serious health risks of social isolation and loneliness by fostering meaningful connections.
“After a few weeks, it felt like we had family members visiting.”
For ECEC Directors
A 142-page Resource Toolkit for your service.
Everything you need to confidently run a Grand Friends program - an 8-week timeline, practical session plans, QIP and regulatory templates.
$4,750AUD · digital + print
From our young artists
Original artwork created during Grand Friends sessions. Children and Grand Friends painting side by side - a small window into the shared joy of intergenerational play.
Get to know us
Stay connected with @theintergenerationalproject on Instagram. Joyful moments in early learning settings and meaningful connections in local community spaces.
Last year, during our pilot of the Grand Friends program, we welcomed a participant who arrived with curiosity, kindness, and a genuine willingness to simply be with the children.
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"Can you cuddle the Grand Friends? I would like to next time." - Preschool child, 3 years old. Connection in its purest form.
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Social development is changing, and so is our response. We're noticing a shift in how children experience social interaction.
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"After a few weeks, it felt like we had family members visiting." - Preschool Educator. The power of intergenerational practice.
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From early paper layouts on the table to final proofs ready for print, this toolkit has been built through genuine collaboration.
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"This is so amazing! I absolutely love that we are bringing an intergenerational program to preschool." - Preschool Parent.
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Big congratulations to our co-founder Kerry - now officially Cert III qualified in Early Childhood Education and Care!
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£6.97 of social value for every £1 invested. The return intergenerational practice delivers across health, wellbeing, and community.
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