For Australian ECEC Educators & Centre Directors
Transform Your Centre with the Magic of Grand Friends.
Join the growing movement of Australian educators using meaningful intergenerational connections to build empathy, belonging, and social-emotional skills in children.
Our comprehensive resource toolkit gives you everything you need to confidently welcome older adults into your early childhood setting.
The Missing Connection
The Missing Connection
Children learn best through relationships.
But in today's communities, younger and older generations spend less time together than ever before. Meanwhile, 1 in 5 older Australians experience social isolation.
When these generations connect, something powerful happens. Children develop empathy, confidence, communication skills, and a deeper sense of belonging, while older adults find renewed purpose and connection.
The result is more than a program. It's a stronger, more connected community.
Evidence-Based
Grounded in the latest Australian and international research on intergenerational programmes and their measurable benefits.
Ready to Implement
Step-by-step guides, checklists, and templates so your educators can confidently start a programme from day one.
Life-Changing Impact
Proven to reduce loneliness, improve cognitive function in older adults, and enhance social-emotional development in children.
Expert Led
Designed by professionals with decades of experience across both aged care and early childhood education sectors.
For ECEC Directors
A 140+ 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, risk assessments, family communication templates, and more.
Generations Together
Community-Building, Life-Changing Impact
See how Intergenerational spaces come to life in our communities.
In Their Own Words
“After a few weeks, it felt like we had family members visiting.”
“Can you cuddle the Grand Friends? I would like to next time.”
“This is so amazing! I absolutely love that we are bringing an Intergenerational program to preschool.”
Get to know us
@theintergenerationalproject
Take the Next Step
Ready to Build a More Connected Community?
Take the next step to empower your service, enrich lives, and build a legacy of belonging.