Intergenerational Program

1 in 4 older Australians experience loneliness.

Share the magic of virtual reality

In 2024 thanks to your generous support Garden Village reached our fundraising goal to bring Virtual Reality armchair travel to Port Macquarie. Virtual Reality is now transforming residents lives through immersive experiences.

Our next goal is to connect generations through an intergenerational project pairing seniors with secondary students to improve health, wellbeing and happiness tackling loneliness and social isolation.

How to get involved

Intergenerational Connections

At Garden Village, we believe in the power of intergenerational relationships. Our innovative program will bring together seniors and young people to create meaningful connections that enrich lives across generations. This face to face program aims to connect older and younger people to foster meaningful relationships that benefit both age groups. By reducing isolation and building genuine connections, the program helps improve mental health through mutual respect and joy.

Bridging the digital divide

Benefits for all ages

The Virtual Reality intergenerational program offers a unique approach to increase social engagement and improve wellbeing for seniors, while helping students develop empathy, respect, and valuable life skills. As two generations come together, communities become stronger through shared experiences and mutual understanding, creating a more cohesive and supportive community.

Program Highlights

Support our fundraising goal

The intergenerational program will feature weekly interactive sessions with diverse travel experiences led by skilled facilitators who ensure positive experiences for all participants. We focus on measurable outcomes and continuous improvement to enhance the program's effectiveness. Your sponsorship can make a lasting impact on the lives of both seniors and students in our community. By supporting the intergenerational program, you're investing in an enhanced quality of life for seniors, valuable learning experiences for young people, and a more connected and compassionate communities.

Intergen Connect proudly co-created an innovative program with Garden Village, bringing together students from Heritage Christian School and local seniors to explore the world virtually.

Virtual Voyagers is Australia’s first SilVR Adventures Intergenerational Program, running for eight weeks in Port Macquarie.

Through immersive VR experiences and fun real-world activities, students and seniors shared stories, built friendships, and travelled the globe together. Watch the video to find out more.

Garden Village was delighted to receive a grant from Australia Post to support the second eight week program in 2026.

Watch the video to find out more.

Sponsor the VR Armchair Travel Interconnect Program

A big thanks to EziWay Salary Packaging for becoming our first Destination Sponsor for the Intergenerational Connect Project. Thanks to the support of sponsors like Eziway, Garden Village residents can engage with students in new and exciting ways. Students are natural adopters of technology and well placed to support seniors with this program. SilVR Adventures’ VR Solution addresses four of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) twelve recommendations for reducing the risk of cognitive decline: staying physically active, engaging in cognitive training, maintaining social activity, and managing depression.