Sam Kerridge and Andy Otten recently brought footy fever to Life Care’s Reynella Village when they took part in an Intergenerational Day with residents and their families.

Not-for-profit aged care provider, Life Care, has introduced a series of Intergenerational Days in which the children, grandchildren and great grandchildren of residents come together for family talk, play and fun.

Through its unique partnership with the Adelaide Football Club, Life Care invited Kerridge and Otten to add some football flavour to one of their days.

The pair, along with the mascot Claude Crow, taught the skills of AFL to the next generation with handball, kicking and marking activities.

Injured Crow Lewis Johnston also took part in another football themed Intergenerational Day at Life Care’s Parkrose Village in Everard Park.

Residents and their families, along with Life Care staff and volunteers, have hailed the Intergenerational Days as a great success.

Life Care’s Chief Executive Officer, Allen Candy, said the events allowed residents to invite family members and friends, especially from younger generations, to engage in a special community environment.

“All are welcome – from babies to toddlers, teenagers and older family members – to engage with each other and celebrate our mission to help everyone with whom we interact to Live Every Day,” Mr Candy said.

“They are big and colourful events including barbecue lunches and fun and games for the children.”

The event at Parkrose Village brought four generations of one family together. Resident Thelma Sweet welcomed her daughter-in-law, Dianne Sweet, grand daughters, Rebekah and Anna, and their children – Sarah, 4, and Penny, four months, and Naomi, 2, and Edwina, three months.

“One of my granddaughters came all the way from Derby in Western Australia,” Thelma Sweet said. 

“It is just wonderful to have us all together, especially with the babies.”

Andy Otten said it was great for the players to share some time with older supporters of the Adelaide Crows. 

“Some of the residents have been supporters of the club from day one and it is great to know that the footy is still bringing excitement into their lives,” Otten said.