Table 2 Intergenerational playgroup themes and meanings

Intergenerational experiences

• Connection between people

• Intergenerational exchange

• Representative of community

• Enjoyment

• Helping others

Child development

Two-way contributions

• A lack of family support

• Routine in lifestyle

Friendship work

• Between mothers, grandparents, grandparents and parents, residents and children, residents and residents

• Recognition of others

• The support network

Personal growth

• Residents expectation

• Child carer’s growth

• Opportunities for learning

Environmental considerations

• The aged care facility

• Indoors and outdoors

• Safety for all

• The café

• The shed