National Playgroup Week 2026: Play Activates Possibility: 16th-22nd March

All ages play: Intergenerational playgroups in residential aged care

This short article describes Playgroup Queensland’s pilot to provide an opportunity for aged care residents to engage in a weekly playgroup.

Intergenerational programs promote social inclusion by creating opportunities for interaction between generations. This short article discusses an intergenerational playgroup pilot trialled in a Queensland aged care service. The pilot aimed to explore the potential of a playgroup program to provide positive outcomes for all age groups.

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