Who We Are
Big Little Buddies Inc. is a registered charity dedicated to bringing generations together for their mutual benefit and enjoyment.
Our Aim
At Big Little Buddies, we aim 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.
Why join? Our programs are low-cost & high-reward – particularly if you count being the highlight of someone’s day as a reward, which we sure do! Intergenerational programs have a fast-growing evidence base of the many benefits they provide to participants. Scroll down to learn more!
Benefits for Children
• Improvements in pro-social behaviours of sharing, helping, cooperating and showing empathy
• Improvements in self-confidence and communication skills
• Opportunities to learn from and connect
with older generations
• Helps improve behaviour and attitudes shown towards older people and ageing in general
Benefits for Older Adults
• Decreases loneliness and social isolation
• Provides a sense of purpose, dignity and joy
• Encourages physical activity to support
physical and mental health
• Improves communities’ perceptions of
older adults and the ageing process
"Definitely one of the most wholesome hours of my entire week,
and I only wish it could be expanded to other
families and facilities across Melbourne."
Emma, parent
