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

2. Welcome & Introductions
#letsgointergenNI

3. The Age of No Retirement
Jonathan Collie
The Age of No Retirement

4. 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
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5. Let’s Go Intergenerational!
Funded by:

6. Comfort Break – workshops starting @ 11am

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

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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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)

12. 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

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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 2. Develop & Deliver Collaborative Intergenerational Practice

18. 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

19. Connections
Linking Generations
Northern Ireland
@LinkGenNI or
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Please have a look at our recent publications and our website:

20. Lunch
Bon Appetit!