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An older woman in a navy blue shirt sits on the floor next to a one year old girl smiling.

A one year old baby girl sits in the lap of her mum who has blonde hair and is wearing a blue dress

"Having those seniors to impart a different kind of knowledge is so important."

A one year old baby sits on the walking frame with an older lady in the background smiling.

"Being around children will boost their mood, and reduces feelings of social isolation."

A senior lady sits next to a toddler helping him play with play-dough.

"I really strongly believe that with leaders who are more visionary with intergenerational practice, we can change the social fabric of Australia,"
she said.

A senior woman holds a baby while sitting on a chair and looking at him.

"We need more training for staff to actually broker services, whether it's with children or older people,"
she said.

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