Bridging the divide: aged care provider tackles social isolation with intergenerational playgroup
West Australian not-for-profit Bethanie has been running the playgroup at their Gwelup aged care facility…More
Author: Lauren Broomham
Lauren Broomham
Lauren is a journalist for villages.com.au, agedcare101 and The Donaldson Sisters. Growing up in a big family in small town communities, she has always had a love for the written word, joining her local library at the age of six months. With over eight years' experience in writing and editing, she is a keen follower of news and current affairs with a nose for a good story.
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Kiwi scientists breed sheep – to fart and burp less
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