One day Sept forum: Best practice intergenerational programs and built environments

Aug 05 2012 Updated July 4, 2023

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Roland Naufal and Premier Consulting are inviting aged services staff and services, local government, architects, social and town planners, developers and youth and community service organisations to attend A Community for All Ages a one ay forum in each of Melbourne (24 September at MCG Function Rooms) and Sydney (28 September at The Amora Hotel Sydney). The forum will examine international best practice intergenerational programs and built environments. The day will be highly interactive and will range from local community programs to large scale urban planning projects. Uniting Care Community Options is the lead sponsor partner supported by Victorian Department of Planning and Community Development and the Council on the Ageing. Enquire at http://intergenforum.com.au/

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