Allity’s ‘My Memoirs’ intergenerational program has been internationally recognised and nominated as a finalist for ‘Program Innovation of the Year’ at the 2018 awards to held in Singapore.
Successfully piloted in our Walkerville Home in Adelaide in partnership with Rostrevor College, the English teachers and our Lifestyle team paired nine Year 10 students with residents to share and document life stories of their partnered residents.
A 10 week structured program was conducted in Term 2, led by journalist and lecturer David Chappell. During this time, students learned technical writing skills as well as life skills in listening, communication and building relationships.
At the end of the 10 weeks, students submitted their final written Memoirs to their English teachers as part of their English assessment. As the finale to the program, Walkerville hosted a presentation evening where students formally presented the finished memoirs to residents and their families.
Recognised nationally as a first in aged care and community immersion school program of its kind, My Memoirs is an Elective Program offered to residents in selected Homes as part of Allity’s exclusive Live Love ShineTM Lifestyle philosophy.