#letsgointergenNI @LinkGenNI Welcome to Let’s Go Intergenerational! Linking Generations NI Conference 2017 #letsgointergenNI @LinkGenNI

Welcome & Introductions #letsgointergenNI

The Age of No Retirement Jonathan Collie The Age of No Retirement https://www.ageofnoretirement.org/

Introduction to Workshops 1. RED - Using IT to bring generations together: Cherry Room (1st floor) 2. BLUE - Intergenerational Practice: Case Studies & Methods (Alder Room, Ground floor) 3. YELLOW - Connecting Care Homes: Main Room #letsgointergenNI

Let’s Go Intergenerational! Funded by:

Comfort Break – workshops starting @ 11am

The Future of LGNI: Ideas Lab Tweet us your ideas and thoughts @LinkGenNI / #letsgointergenNI

Vicki Titterington Manager LGNI The Importance, Impact and future of Intergenerational Practice in Northern Ireland Vicki Titterington Manager LGNI

LGNI – tackling ageism by bringing generations together LGNI IG Development body for NI – we need support to spread this approach 9 years experience and evidence Lean, catalyst and outcomes focused organisation We have the tools to work across silos and sectors We promote collaborative and partnership working – a whole system approach We harness existing assets to have bigger impact

A Future for all Ages Since 2008 we have pursued our vision of a Northern Ireland where all generations are respected, understood, connected and engaged together in their communities… Our vision requires a whole system, cross sector and collaborative approach

Our definition of intergenerational practice Intergenerational practice aims to bring people together in purposeful, mutually beneficial activities which promote greater understanding and respect between generations and contributes to building more cohesive communities. Intergenerational practice is inclusive, building on the positive resources that the young and old have to offer each other and those around them (Definition of Intergenerational Practice: Beth Johnson Foundation, April 2001)

The principles of our intergenerational practice Mutual and reciprocal benefits Participatory Asset based Well planned Culturally grounded Strengthens community bonds and promotes active citizenship Challenges Ageism Cross-disciplinary Taken from “GUIDE OF IDEAS FOR PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTING INTERGENERATIONAL PROJECT – Together yesterday, today and tomorrow” MATES, Teresa Almeida Pinto et al, 2009

The LGNI Approach Societal and system change Engagement of local government and organisations Individuals and communities

Impact and reach of IGP Since 2008 we have engaged over 9000 participants and 250+ groups/organisations We have worked in every council area in NI and this year received 84 applications for All Ages April Evidence has shown impact at individual, community and organisational level – all of LGNI’s work is extensively evaluated

Now is the time! Working across the silos Promoting Collaboration PFG Making Life Better Active Ageing Community Planning/ Age -friendly Children YP Every School Good School Safer Shared and Confident Communities Digital Inclusion GO On NI Working across the silos Promoting Collaboration

1. Provide Regional Development service for Intergenerational Practice in NI 11 networks – support sector development Capacity building – training, conferences Policy, community planning, Age-friendly support Provision of resources & development advice

2. Develop & Deliver Collaborative Intergenerational Practice

We want to work with you! Would you join a local network??? Could you be involved in a partnership with LGNI Have you an idea LGNI can help with Would you be interested in training opportunities Would you like to use LGNI resources e.g. models of working, Digital toolkit

Connections Linking Generations Northern Ireland @LinkGenNI vicki@bjf.org.uk or infolgni@bjf.org.uk Tel 028 9181 3022 Please have a look at our recent publications and our website: www.linkinggenerationsni.com

Lunch Bon Appetit!