AASW Webinar Recording | An Introduction to Intergenerational Practice

Capability Levels: Emerging; Evolving

Discover how intergenerational practice fosters meaningful relationships, enhances social well-being, and builds stronger, more resilient communities for everyone.

As Social workers, we're constantly seeking innovative ways to address social inequality and improve the well-being of individuals and communities across all age groups. Intergenerational practice offers a unique opportunity to bridge generational gaps, combat ageism, and foster social cohesion in our communities.

By learning more about intergenerational practice, you'll gain an understanding of how to enhance social well-being, reduce isolation, and promote knowledge sharing between generations. This approach can significantly improve your ability to create meaningful interventions that benefit both older adults and younger individuals simultaneously.

This webinar will:

• Define intergenerational practice and explain its key principles and benefits
• Explore effective strategies for implementing intergenerational programs
• Provide practical resources and tools to integrate intergenerational approaches into your social work practice

Don't miss this opportunity to expand your professional toolkit and make a lasting impact across generations.

Who should register?

This webinar is designed for emerging to evolving social workers who have some foundational knowledge and practical experience in the field.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

• Define intergenerational practice, explain its key principles, and describe the benefits and outcomes of intergenerational activities
• Identify critical components of successful intergenerational programs and develop strategies to overcome common challenges in bringing generations together
• Acquire knowledge of available resources, training programs, and practical tools to further their understanding and implementation of intergenerational practice in their professional settings

AASW Credentials: Clinical; Older Persons

Testimonials

• "This was an excellent topic and the sharing of information and knowledge was extremely engaging."
• "Thanks so much Gina for an engaging and thought-provoking presentation on intergenerational practice and what best practice would look like"
• "Thought provoking material and great for those who work in the age care or community center field"
• "This webinar was fantastic... I learnt so much about the necessary elements to consider which are imperative prior to developing a program, and loved the strong focus on Safety. I will definitely be using all of this information for developing future programs as part of my business."