Although many Australians are living longer, opportunities for social interaction between generations have significantly declined, largely due to shifts in societal structures, family dynamics and lifestyles. This has contributed to increasing segregation between generations and growing rates of loneliness amongst older adults. Intergenerational programs – which bring together children and older adults to learn, play, share knowledge and build relationships beyond existing familial groups – offer a potential solution to address some of these issues. Research indicates that intergenerational programs can yield significant positive outcomes, including reduced loneliness and social isolation, enhanced mental health, increased mutual understanding, and the mitigation of societal challenges such as ageism. However, the evidence base is still emerging and fragmented, with research required to establish best practices across diverse program models. Underpinned by Social Capital Theory (Lin, 2001) this mixed methods research explores how intergenerational interactions contribute to the wellbeing of residents at a co-located aged-care residence and early childhood centre. The project used a range of methods including interviews with residents and validated observation tools. Findings demonstrated wellbeing and engagement benefits for both generations and informed the ongoing development of the program (Young et al., 2026). References Lin, N. (2001). Building a Network Theory of Social Capital. In Social Capital. Routledge. Young, S., Murray, L., Eadie, T., & Page, J. (2026). Practices That Support Enriching Interactions Between Young Children and Older Adults in a Co-Located Intergenerational Program. Journal of Intergenerational Relationships, 1–22. https://doi.org/10.1080/15350770.2026.2638870