Combatting social isolation through intergenerational play
The Intergenerational Playgroup will bring together the young and young at heart to build relationships through play. Mixing two different generations has been proven to improve overall wellbeing and challenge perceptions of age.
The playgroup sessions will involve story reading, songs, nursery rhymes and a range of other relaxed activities. People over the age of 65 and families with children who are interested in developing connections are welcome to come along to the playgroup which will take place fortnightly on Thursdays.
The Intergenerational Playgroup is inspired by the award-winning ABC documentary series ‘Old People’s Home for 4 Year Olds’.
Sessions will be coordinated by Library staff and volunteers, with parents/caregivers always present to supervise their children.
The next Intergenerational Playgroup is being held at 10am on Thursday, 31 August 2023, with sessions conducted fortnightly thereafter. Bookings are not necessary. Participants can simply come along to the Victor Harbor Library (1 Bay Road, Victor Harbor) to try a session.
For more information, contact the Library at 8551 0730 or library@victor.sa.gov.au.