SNS Childcare Bentley is thrilled to be participating in a “Small Steps” Intergenerational Program with SwanCare Aged Care.
Residents living at SwanCare visit our Bentley childcare centre and interact with the children as friends. This initiative has brought joy to the visiting residents and an added level of excitement to our Bentley centre each Friday.
Interactions between children and the elderly shouldn’t be underestimated. The children at SNS Bentley Childcare have taken such pride in setting up their room each Friday ready for the residents to visit. Each Friday we plan activities based off both the children’s interest and those of the residents.
Co-CEO of SNS Group Andrew Fenech said “This is a fantastic experience for everyone involved. Australian studies reveal shared play between older people in childcare settings leads to impressive positive results in social development and happiness for children and older people alike.”
SNS Childcare General Manager Maddi Kingi said “This innovative partnership between SNS Childcare and SwanCare has seen the children gain more confidence at communicating in social situations. The residents have become great friends with the children and are delighted to visit us at our Bentley centre.”
The children and the team at SNS Childcare look forward to many more visits from the residents of SwanCare.
