Skills Sharing & Intergenerational Learning

A welcoming, practical program bringing generations together to share knowledge, learn new skills and build stronger community connections.
  • 10-Week Program
  • Weekly 2.5-Hour Sessions
  • Community-Based Small Groups

What You'll Learn

  • Share practical knowledge, cultural traditions and life experience
  • Learn new skills through respectful exchange between generations
  • Build confidence communicating, mentoring and participating in community

Who Should Join

  • Queenslanders aged 50+ interested in sharing knowledge and experience
  • Younger and older people seeking meaningful intergenerational connection
  • People from diverse cultural backgrounds who enjoy learning with others
Older and younger people sharing skills

Access & Support

  • No teaching or mentoring experience required
  • Activities adapt to participants’ interests, abilities and comfort levels

Explore This Program

Overview

About This Program

This 10-week, small-group program brings older and younger people together through shared learning, conversation and practical activities. Older participants can contribute life experience, cultural knowledge and practical skills, while younger participants share contemporary perspectives and new ways of doing things. The program promotes mutual respect, reduces social isolation and strengthens connection across generations.

Why This Program Matters

Community Need

Limited opportunities for meaningful contact between generations can contribute to social isolation, misunderstanding and the loss of valuable knowledge and experience.

Program Purpose

The program creates structured opportunities for older and younger people to share skills, exchange perspectives and learn from one another.

Accessible Delivery

Welcoming small groups, guided activities and culturally responsive support enable everyone to contribute at a comfortable level.

Intended Outcomes

Stronger intergenerational relationships, increased confidence and belonging, shared knowledge and greater participation in community life.

Program Content

What the Program Covers

The 10-week program combines conversation, skills sharing and collaborative activities to build understanding, confidence and connection across generations.
Weeks 1–2: Getting to Know Each Other
Meet other participants, explore shared interests and establish a welcoming, respectful environment for learning across generations.
Share practical knowledge, cultural traditions, personal stories and everyday skills through guided conversations and activities.
Learn from one another through practical demonstrations, mentoring and the exchange of traditional and contemporary skills.
Work together on a small project that combines participants’ knowledge, creativity and experience and can be shared with the wider community.

How to Join

How to Join

Expressions of interest are welcome from older adults, family members, carers and referring organisations. Complete the form below and our team will provide information about upcoming program availability, locations and participation requirements.

FAQ & Contact

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about participation, accessibility and program delivery.
No. Participants do not need formal teaching or mentoring experience. Everyone is supported to share and learn in ways that match their knowledge, interests and comfort level.
Sessions use plain English and culturally responsive teaching methods. Additional language assistance may be available depending on facilitator and volunteer capacity.
The program welcomes Queenslanders aged 50 and over, younger participants and people from diverse cultural backgrounds who are interested in sharing knowledge and learning across generations.
Program costs and subsidised places may vary depending on available funding and delivery partnerships. Contact our team for information about the next intake.

Get in Touch

Call us on 07 7538 1188 or email info@lifelong.org.au.

info@lifelong.org.au

Send us a message about participation, referrals or community delivery partnerships.

07 7538 1188

Speak with our team about upcoming programs and participation options.

Queensland Lifelong Academy

PO Box 2180, Sunnybank Hills QLD 4109

Lifelong

A registered charity advancing lifelong learning, digital inclusion and social connection for older Queenslanders, particularly those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
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