Big Little Buddies

Big Little Buddies Inc. is a registered charity dedicated to bringing generations together for their mutual benefit. Our aim is to promote shared enjoyment, learning and positive health and wellbeing outcomes for young and old by facilitating music-based intergenerational programs. We’re particularly invested in improving the lives of aged care residents who often experience significant isolation, loneliness, and a lack of purpose, especially in the wake of the pandemic.

Why join? Our programs are low-cost and high-reward – particularly if you count being the highlight of someone’s day as a reward, which we sure do! On top of that, intergenerational programs have a fast-growing evidence base of the many benefits they provide to participants, including:

 

Benefits for children

• Opportunities to learn from and connect with older generations

• Helps improve behaviour and attitudes shown towards older people in general

• Improvements in pro-social behaviours of sharing, helping, and cooperating

• Improvements in self-confidence and communication skills

 

Benefits for older adults

• Provides a sense of purpose and dignity

• Improves social outcomes and decreases loneliness and isolation

• Encourages physical activity to support physical and mental health

• Improves communities’ perceptions of older adults and the ageing process

 

But don’t take our word for it – come experience the magic for yourself . Get in touch via direct message or email to find out where our programs are currently running.