Approximately 15% of Peninsula seniors suffer depression raising to around 35 % in residential aged care facilities*
One of the key drivers of depression in older age is
loneliness *http://www.beyondblue.org.au/resources/for-me/older-people
Being lonely
- has the same negative health effects as smoking 15 cigarettes/ day * -is worse then obesity *
- you have a 64 per cent increased chance of developing dementia **
*http://www.campaigntoendloneliness.org/loneliness-research/ and http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-24572231 ** www.campaigntoendloneliness.org/threat-to-health
20% of Yr 7 Students and nearly 30% of students on the Mornington Peninsula suffer from Depression. In 2013, almost 1 in 4 young said they were sad, very sad or not happy when asked to report how happy they were with their life as a whole* *http://www.youthbeyondblue.com/footer/stats-and-facts
Unfortunately there is an increasing disconnect between the Young and Older generations in our community
Better Together believes a better, stronger and thriving community is one where our youth and elders share resources and knowledge, solve common issues, generate wealth, socialise and play together
No senior should feel alone…
BETTER TOGETHER WILL RECONNECT PENINSULA GENERATIONS
VIA 10 NEW INTERGENERATIONAL PROJECTS
Example Project Mornington Men Shed/ Mount Eliza Secondary College Students Wooden Surf Board making project in conjunction with Tree To Sea Reconnecting Generations via traditional making skills, commence and technology
Supported by The Rotary Club of Mount Eliza
In conjunction with Tree to Sea, Australia
Pilot Project 6 handmade wooden surf boards designed and crafted in Mount Eliza by Men Shed members and MESC students
Project Details 16 Mornington Men Shed members have confirmed interest in being part of
project
6 students from Mount Eliza Secondary Real Time Learning program to apply for and then pair 1 on 1 with each Men’s Shed member to build wooden surf boards in ½ day workshop in mid May 2015
Boards to be crafted by Men Shed members and Students at Tree to Sea
workshop to ensure high quality and support of local board making business. Intergenerational Board making progress recorded by Mens Shed members and
shared on Better Together YouTube channel Boards painted by students and local aboriginal artists
Community board wetting event at Mount Martha Surf Club
5 finished boards sold a local farmers market with all proceeds to fund all
Peninsula Men Shed insurance and rent in 2016