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Aged Care
A range of topics are available for aged-care facilities in the form of reminiscing kits that are sent out or virtual tours and resources.
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Reminiscing kits
Reminiscing kits are cases containing object-based resources for reminiscing sessions that include a range of social history items that can be handled. They have been specifically designed for activity coordinators in an aged-care setting to use in reminiscing sessions and are most suitable for aged care groups.
Childhood games and pastimes
Did you ever play jacks and marbles or impress your friends with yo-yo tricks? This kit contains games popular in the 1920s-50s.
Dance hall days
Dancing was an integral part of growing up in Victoria in the early-mid 1900s. Revisit the music, costume and venues of a bygone era.
In the shed
The shed is an integral part of Australian life. Relive times spent tinkering in the shed from the 1930s to the 1960s.
Mi viene in mente quando
An Italian reminiscing kit designed to assist older Italians recall both their past life in Italy and migration to Australia.
Recipes for remembering
This kit is designed to stimulate memories of the home when bread was delivered by horse and cart and ice delivered for the ice chest...
Rock ‘n’ roll
Rock 'n' roll began taking the airwaves and Australia by storm in the 1950s. This kit offers a snapshot into an era that witnessed the birth of the 'teenager' and the music, clothes, icons and fads that became popular with this new generation.
Port to port
Reminisce on your experiences migrating to Australia by ship with photos, games and stories.
Stitches through time
Memories of boiling the copper on wash day, wearing starched collars and hand-me-downs will stimulate plenty of discussion.
Track and field
Did you ever win a gold medal or go hoarse supporting your favourite sports team? This kit contains sporting objects and memorabilia popular since the mid-20th century.
Transport and travel
Remember the sounds of horses' hooves, cable cars or car horns? Reminisce about forms of transport and travel in the 1920s-50s.