Where it all began....
Riverwalk Robina ELC provides a holistic program that values community connections and the wellbeing of all our citizens. Our Intergenerational program began in 2023 with a conversation between our director and one of our little people. "Will Santa write back to me if I send him a letter?"
It only takes a small moment to open the door to endless connections....and that's what inspired the creation of our "Grandies" program.
Several of the volunteers from the Anglican Church became Santa's helpers that Christmas and enjoyed it so much we began an Intergenerational Pilot Program in 2024.
The program was such a success it has become a large part of our curriculum.
A valuable addition for our learners
Our Seniors share their wisdom and help children to develop many of their academic skills in addition to……
• Building and strengthening communication skills
• Building and strengthening pro-social skills
• Building confidence
• Enhancing a sense of self, others and community
• Promoting the continued development of skills taught in
typical Kindy curriculum (i.e. gross and fine motor skills,
literacy and numeracy)
• Improving children’s behaviours and attitudes towards older persons
• Developing interpersonal relationships and attachments
The benefits for our seniors when connecting with our little people~
• Increases the quality of life
• Strengthens physicality
• Strengthens mobility
• Strengthens cognition and memory
• Improves mental wellbeing
• Improves interpersonal relationships and social connections
• Reduces isolation and loneliness
• Promotes the development of a sense of purpose in life
• Improves sense of self worth
• Reduces/Delays cognitive and physical decline
• Builds confidence
• Increases the likelihood for independent living
When.....
Each Monday morning, our Kagaru & Buneen rooms come alive with cultural days, art workshops, outdoor adventures, gardening, storytelling, and fun games.
We feel truly grateful to our grandies for generously dedicating their time to create such enriching and memorable experiences for our children.